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Crayola Park in Saginaw is a crayon-themed playground that's been a community staple since 1998 — and it needs your help to get a major makeover.

The Intersection has hosted thousands of concerts over 50 years. See the legendary lineups from GR's longest running music venue.

USPS Stamp Out Hunger returns Saturday, May 9. No sign-up needed, just leave food by your mailbox to support local pantries in West Michigan.

Cafe Jazzy Rose has opened in downtown Grand Rapids, offering Southern-inspired food and alcohol-free “elixirs” made with adaptogens in a Jazz Age-themed space on Ionia Avenue.

Before hiring Dan Campbell as head coach, the Lions reportedly considered another candidate named Campbell who initially accepted the job offer before changing his mind.

Shawn Crahan recalls what it was like seeing Joey Jordison play for the first time prior to the drummer joining Slipknot.

As the weather warms up, those eight-legged visitors seem to come out of hiding. Just how many spiders are lurking around your home this season?

Spring flooding on the Grand River made fishing difficult for many local anglers, but one fisherman managed to land a state record catch despite the high water conditions.

Every time a Michigan billboard comes down, the vinyl gets a second life. Here's the inside story straight from a Grand Rapids advertising executive.

From Grand Rapids to Kentwood, Rockford, Ada, and beyond, over 12 West Michigan farmers markets are back with fresh fruit, vegetables, locally grown food, and artisan products this season. Check out dates, locations, hours and more.

For nearly 90-years, one conservation club has done more for hunters and anglers than any other, unfortunately, it has now been forced to close its doors and end its advocacy work.

Imagine being the heartbeat of a small island community for over half a century. That's the reality for Margaret Doud, whose story is one for the ages.

After facing one of the NFL’s toughest schedules in 2025, Detroit is expected to have a more manageable path in 2026 following its fourth-place finish in the NFC North.

Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days.

Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album 'Reload.'

Hockeytown is officially getting a pro women's hockey team. The PWHL announced Detroit as an expansion city, with the inaugural season set for 2026-27.

Pellston Regional Airport in Emmet County resumed operations May 5th after flooding so severe that runways were completely impassable for nearly a month.