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After linking thousands of illnesses to Taylor Farms lettuce, the FDA has declared the finding a false positive. With the source still unknown, Michiganders are left wondering what is causing the massive, ongoing Cyclospora outbreak.

A Muskegon man won a massive $100k payout after matching several numbers on a Powerball ticket he bought at a local Wesco gas station, sending him jumping for joy when he checked his phone.

The congresswoman grabbed a coffee and posed for photos before heading back to D.C.

After more than 30 years of recovery efforts, Michigan’s lake sturgeon population continues to increase. Now, the DNR is seeking information about a 6-foot sturgeon illegally dumped along a roadway.

The severe winter of 2025–2026 brought heavy snowfall to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, making it difficult for white-tailed deer to find food and survive.

Michigan got completely butchered during the World Cup Final halftime show in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment.

These nine Grand Rapids restaurants offer more than just great food—they deliver unbeatable waterfront views, too. Locals reveal their go-to spots.

Looking for a great road trip food stop? Once again, Lovefood says 76th Street Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center is the best roadside restaurant in Michigan.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Butterscotch and Princess showed up to the studio this morning, and honestly, it was hard to focus on anything else after that.

Soccer fans in West Michigan, listen up! The massive FIFA World Cup watch party for this Sunday's final has officially moved from the Acrisure Amphitheater to the Van Andel Arena.

A 78-year-old Wayne County woman experienced the shock of a lifetime at a Southgate Meijer when a $10 Fast Cash ticket caused her legs to completely give out from excitement.

You need these emo classics from the early 2000s if you're a true vinyl collector who can't get enough of that era.

Poppy has issued a statement on her absence onstage during her band's set at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Canadian wildfire smoke has settled over Michigan, and the numbers coming in are unlike anything recorded here before. Local animal shelters are asking people to pay close attention.

A arsonist destroyed a Little League field's scoreboard and fences, totaling $10,000 in damages. The community responded in a big way.

f you're planning a Michigan beach day this weekend, check this list first. These 11 beaches are currently closed or under advisories because of water quality concerns.

A new interactive map from the New York Times breaks down Michigan's ancestry county by county, and the results are fascinating.