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Beloved book store, Books & Mortar, is officially returning to Cherry Street in Grand Rapids after local buyers stepped in to purchase the shop following its closure announcement.

What started as a relaxing boat trip on Lake Huron quickly turned into a rescue mission after two friends discovered a raccoon hiding on board that jumped straight into the open water.

A Michigan family turned a Father's Day scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $8 million jackpot, splitting the top prize equally between a dad and his two sons.

An incredible meteor shower is coming to Grand Rapids next week, and it could be the best one in years.

We dug into 8 movies that claim a Michigan setting but were actually filmed in a completely different location.

A new scam is targeting families with loved ones in Michigan jails and prisons. Fraudsters are sending fake Attorney General emails via JPay promising early inmate release for money. Here is how to spot the scam and report it.

A small Michigan airport ranks among the most stressful in the U.S. due to delays and cancellations.

Clear your appetite, Grand Rapids! Michigan Street Poutine Week returns September 16th through 27th for 12 glorious days of over-the-top, cheesy, gravy-smothered creations. Taste wild builds across 15 local kitchens and vote for the best.

Michigan's state flag recently celebrated another birthday. Rich in symbolism and history, the flag tells the story of the Great Lakes State through its colors, iconic imagery, and inspiring motto.

Tickets sold out fast, but Celebration Cinema North just added showtimes running into mid-September for anyone still trying to catch The Odyssey in that rare 70mm format.

West Michigan's long summer nights are numbered. Tonight's sunset is the last one at 9 p.m. or later for the year.

A viral video involving a fake ID accusation and a poured drink at an East Grand Rapids restaurant led to police involvement, but law enforcement confirmed no crimes were committed.

The Detroit Tigers traded two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the LA Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline in exchange for top prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith.

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.