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Seahouse Fish & Chicken is opening its first West Michigan location on Division Avenue in Grand Rapids. The Michigan mini-chain offers a massive made-to-order menu featuring fried seafood, wings, lobster tail, and more.

Michigan Auto Law Presents: Everyone's a Suspect. Including You.

Michigan proves once again it does lake life best, landing three towns on Midwest Living’s 2026 list of the region’s top lake destinations.

Two children reported missing Sunday morning near Daggett in Michigan's Upper Peninsula were found safe after a roughly 90-minute search by deputies and community members, according to the Menominee County Sheriff's Department.

We hear a lot about “porch pirates” stealing packages from our homes, but what about the dangers faced by the delivery drivers bringing those packages to our doorsteps? Is Michigan a dangerous place for delivery drivers?

Most fans who attend concerts are simply there to enjoy their favorite band. However, there’s been a troubling trend among a small number of concertgoers who seem to think it’s acceptable to throw things at performers.

British influencers Josh & Jase are wrapping up their Michigan summer trip after stops in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and across the state. Meet them free at Planet Fitness in Novi August 14, with swag and prizes.

Kentwood police are warning residents about a scam that starts with something surprisingly ordinary — a package showing up at your door that nobody ordered.

One of the King of Pop's 18 amusement rides at Neverland Ranch started out at Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.

Crews are hard at work returning the rapids to the Grand River, and you can help track the progress of the river's transformation.

Somewhere in Southwest Michigan, residents across the street from a data center are losing sleep — not over electricity bills or water use, but over a sound they're calling a demonic scream.

There's a six-month-old puppy named Zero who's looking for her people — and her story is worth a few minutes of your time.

979 GRD has your chance to win tickets to the show, plus an opportunity to meet Breaking Benjamin before they hit the stage. Find out how you can enter and get ready for an unforgettable night of rock!

The Great Lakes Loons are hosting their first cat-friendly game, Meow at the Dow, on August 12. Fans can bring leashed or crated cats to the lawn for a unique night of Michigan baseball.

Looking for the best prime rib in Michigan? National food outlet Mashed gave top honors to Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon in Holland, praising its tender cuts, rich au jus, and perfect slow-roasting process.

Since 1929, the Ambassador Bridge had been the only bridge connecting Detroit and Canada. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now the second, and the first open to pedestrians and bicyclists.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Believe it or not, Michigan's corn fields could be making your summer feel even hotter. Here's what "corn sweats" are and why they're very real.