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Huzzah! The Michigan Renaissance Festival returns to Holly starting August 22nd, and it's celebrating 47 years of jousting, markets, and mead.

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival is competing for best fall fest in America. Read about the event details, vendor list, and how to vote daily!

El Burrito Grill & Bar is now open at 924 Cherry St. SE in Grand Rapids, taking over the former Green Well space. Stop in for classic Mexican favorites alongside high-end steaks, seafood, and bistro fare.

For over 30 years, the Michigan DNR has monitored wolves in the Upper Peninsula. For the first time, researchers have estimated the population using trail-camera data.

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has topped 12,000 cases since June, but health officials say the worst may finally be behind us.

Baby formula, razor blades, printer ink — the list of what walks out of Target without being paid for is longer and stranger than you'd think.

Mackinac Island is competing in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice poll for best fall destination in the U.S. After winning No. 1 last year, the island needs your votes to defend its crown. Voting is open daily through September 7.

It's not everyday you see a massive hydroelectric turbine, let alone on the side of the road.

Two women and a boy went missing for three days while tubing on the Muskegon River. The DNR and MSP searched for them after finding their tubes along the riverbank. Watch the rescue video.

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.