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Spring is on the way and seasonal ice cream stands in Grand Rapids are reopening. Find out opening dates and what treats to expect in 2026.

A deer was found dead on a driving range at a golf course in Michigan. Authorities from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported that the animal had been shot with a rifle linked to a convicted felon.

Michigan, a top U.S. producer of motor vehicles, industrial machinery and furniture with a large workforce, raises the question: how does it rank on the list of hardest-working cities?

A producer who worked on "Melania" claims some band members were for the idea but others wouldn't allow it.

A West Michigan 18-year-old tried to buy a designer belt on Facebook Marketplace using fake cash, leading Michigan State Police to seize his over $30,000 stash of counterfeit bills.

We rounded up a list of every rock and metal band that have supported Metallica on tour between the years 2016 and 2026.

Bassist Franz Lyons joins Loudwire Nights to dive into Turnstile's latest successes, including picking up a couple of Grammy Awards in 2026.

A new study shows Grand Rapids drivers pay more for pothole damage than other West Michigan cities. Here is what it means for you.

Flags across Michigan fly at half-staff Thursday and Friday in memory of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who died Feb. 17, 2026. Governor Whitmer’s order honors his life and legacy.

Police have suspended the search for missing NMU student, 21-year-old Trenton Massey, pending new information after surveillance showed him walking onto harbor ice.

The rinks will now operate as Holland Ice Arena and Hudsonville Ice Arena, with multi-million-dollar renovations planned for both facilities.

GRFD seeks firefighters with open houses from Feb 26-May 28 at East Leonard Elementary.

Serious about collecting vinyl? You might want to make sure these greatest hits collections are on your shelves.

Police officers, college students, and a local family all reported glowing lights over a marsh in Dexter. The Air Force’s conclusion only deepened the controversy.

Eminem's ex Kim Scott arrested for DUI after crashing her Range Rover into a neighbor's car and fleeing.

A 54-year-old Michigan man from the U.P. had to do a double take when his Fantasy 5 ticket matched all five numbers, sending him across the Mighty Mac to Lansing to claim a $490,420 jackpot share.

After three and a half years, Rockford’s Taste Budz candy store is closing in mid-March. Everything is on sale, from chocolates to specialty treats—grab your favorites before they’re gone!

These rock and metal artists became newly eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 but weren't nominated.