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Michigan cities took a hard stance on public spitting, and some of those rules are literally carved in stone.

There's a fine line between enjoying the sun and facing legal trouble. Let's talk about the dos and don'ts of nudity at home.

Before your next Pine Knob concert, make sure you know what items are allowed inside Michigan’s iconic summer venue.

Michigan’s warm weather comes with a downside: mosquitoes. And experts say this summer could be especially brutal.

Summer's almost here, and with it, the return of those twinkling lightning bugs lighting up Michigan nights.

A new waterfront restaurant, Marker 14, has opened in Saugatuck along the Kalamazoo River at the former Mermaid Bar site, bringing seafood, cocktails, and patio dining back to the historic 340 Water St. location.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is exploring innovative materials that could transform the state’s roads and cut costs, potentially reshaping a long-standing metaphor.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office launched the Kent Safety Network, a free camera registry connecting residents and businesses to help with investigations. Registration takes just 60 seconds.

A popular Hudsonville ice cream stand, Country Sundae, is for sale at a reduced price after decades in business and is ready for new ownership.

Score 16 amazing West Michigan summer experiences worth $700+ for just $99 with the Family Fun Card. Kids entertained, wallet intact. On sale June 3 at 6 a.m.

What began as a dangerous explosion at a Plainfield Township home is now being investigated by authorities as an apparent murder-suicide.

A Westland, Michigan couple got the shock of their lives when motion alerts showed their landlord using their living room couch for a naked rendezvous instead of fixing their roof. (

"Starless," the first new song since A Perfect Circle released 'Eat the Elephant,' is out now.

A new rebate program from the Michigan State Police could cover most of the cost to build a tornado-safe shelter in your home.

A new Chipotle is opening inside the former Rite Aid building near Breton Village in Grand Rapids, with signage already up and hiring underway ahead of a June opening.

Northern Michigan got snow day forgiveness. West Michigan didn't. Here's where things stand as summer approaches.

Henry Ford started it all in Michigan, but the state's legacy of iconic vehicles goes far beyond the Model T.

Authorities pursued an alleged drug trafficker, and after catching up with him, discovered 50 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle.