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Michigan State Athletics is adding an MSUFCU jersey patch to all 23 Spartan teams starting in 2026-27, becoming the first Big Ten school to do it across all sports.

A Swedish traveler visiting the US for the World Cup has become obsessed with ranch dressing and is now on a quest to find the best one in America.

Mother Nature isn't holding back. Michigan has already racked up 20 confirmed tornadoes.

A Michigan couple who originally eloped in Vegas just renewed their vows on the field at a Kalamazoo Growlers game for "Swiftie Night," celebrating their growing family in front of thousands of local baseball fans.

Just this morning in Walker, a family tragedy unfolded that’s all too familiar. Stay tuned as we unpack the details of this heartbreaking story.

A bizarre kidnapping case began when a man allegedly abducted his roommate at knifepoint and crossed state lines before the ordeal ended in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Grand Rapids has opened a new child care center inside The Rapid’s Central Station, designed to help working families and transit riders access affordable care.

Longtime West Michigan personal chef, Katie Barnes, is bringing a new café to East Hills. Porch Light Café and Provisions plans to open this July with coffee, pasta, and grab-and-go meals.

Jack in the Box has officially returned to Michigan after more than 40 years, with its first new location now open in Battle Creek at 2588 Capital Ave SW.

Estimated to be up to 1,400 years old, the Sanilac Petroglyphs in Cass City are one of the Great Lakes State's most unexpected historical treasures.

A bomb threat at a Southwest Michigan racing and music festival led to an arrest, turning the event into a law enforcement matter.

The Lions QB told the popular streamer's dad he would deliver a championship after a surprise on-camera moment at the USA vs. Paraguay match.

From local stage to the bright lights of Broadway, one Hope Rep alum just snagged a Tony—proof that dreams really do take flight around here.

Fake spring is a real phenomenon in Michigan, and it happens often.

A local woman thought she was getting help online, but it turned into a financial nightmare. Let’s talk about how these scams are evolving.

Imagine stumbling upon forgotten treasure right in your own backyard—Michigan has a hidden stash waiting for you to find.

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

The chain is shutting down all company-owned restaurants by end of day Friday, June 12.