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Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. 25 years ago. The numbers coming in now tell a very different story.

Some of the most beloved albums from Metallica, Pearl Jam and Black Sabbath were all released in August. Here is a look at the best from each day.

Bored on the 4th of July, a 61-year-old Macomb County woman logged into her Michigan Lottery account and scored a massive $326,482 jackpot playing Michigan Jackpot online.

Lucy's got these little button eyebrows that'll stop you mid-scroll — and there's a lot more to this six-year-old dog's story worth hearing.

The Perseids are back, and this year the timing is almost perfect — a new moon means darker skies and more streaks than most people will see in a typical August.

Eminem is auctioning 117 pairs of hand-signed sneakers from his personal 20-year vault. Proceeds benefit disadvantaged Metro Detroit youth through the Marshall Mathers Foundation. Bidding launches online August 25 at 1 p.m.

The Grand River is getting its name back. Here's the history behind the dams now being removed.

38 years ago, mid Michigan's own Playboy Club closed its doors for good after outliving every other original location.

Join hundreds of West Michiganders this weekend for the annual Muskegon River Clean-Up. Bring a tube or boat, collect trash, and score a free meal plus a chance to win one of 15 kayaks!

Grand Rapids’ favorite briny event is back! Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm hosts its 3rd Annual Pickle Fest this weekend featuring pickle pizza, live music, and farm fun. Tickets are $8.95.

A new Spanish-inspired taproom and tapas bar, Panoramic Beverage Company, is set to open in downtown Saugatuck this August. Expect European-style beers, Spanish vermouth, and custom small-plate pairings right in the heart of town.

School supply prices jumped more than 8 percent this year — more than double the rate of inflation. And some of the biggest hits are on the most basic items.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

National Lighthouse Day falls on August 7th this year, and Tawas Point is the place to be.

People waited hours inside and outside Yesterdog just hoping to catch a glimpse of Josh and Jase. We talked to the owners to see how their visit has affected business.

Tasting Table just named Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay as the absolute best winery in Michigan. From award-winning wines to farm-to-table dining and a luxury inn, see why this Northern Michigan spot won top honors.

New clues point to a second Dave’s Hot Chicken location coming to Michigan. Local sightings and online listings show a new restaurant taking shape in Grandville on 44th Street SW near Target that could open before Grand Rapids.

One Detroit cocktail bar stands out among America's best, blending craft drinks, historic charm, public art and a Tony Hawk skatepark.