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The Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids opened more than a month ago, and in that short time residents living near the venue have filed thousands of noise complaints.

From Grand Rapids to Muskegon, West Michigan is full of beloved neighborhood bars. Tell us your favorite dive bar and help us crown the best one for 2026!

Johnny Knoxville and the gang are back for one final ride in Jackass 5, and they brought a massive Michigan star along for the fun. Here is your first listen at Billy Strings' awesome new movie track.

A Minnesota TikToker used his massive platform to save a struggling Ypsilanti little league after it was vandalized, raising nearly $75,000 in just 72 hours.

A recent post on the Grand Rapids subreddit asked about local flea markets, prompting a wave of recommendations and insights from West Michigan residents.

Interest in a Home Improvement reboot continues to grow, but Tim Allen says major obstacles remain.

Michigan State Athletics is adding an MSUFCU jersey patch to all 23 Spartan teams starting in 2026-27, becoming the first Big Ten school to do it across all sports.

A Swedish traveler visiting the US for the World Cup has become obsessed with ranch dressing and is now on a quest to find the best one in America.

Mother Nature isn't holding back. Michigan has already racked up 20 confirmed tornadoes.

A Michigan couple who originally eloped in Vegas just renewed their vows on the field at a Kalamazoo Growlers game for "Swiftie Night," celebrating their growing family in front of thousands of local baseball fans.

Just this morning in Walker, a family tragedy unfolded that’s all too familiar. Stay tuned as we unpack the details of this heartbreaking story.

A bizarre kidnapping case began when a man allegedly abducted his roommate at knifepoint and crossed state lines before the ordeal ended in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Longtime West Michigan personal chef, Katie Barnes, is bringing a new café to East Hills. Porch Light Café and Provisions plans to open this July with coffee, pasta, and grab-and-go meals.

Jack in the Box has officially returned to Michigan after more than 40 years, with its first new location now open in Battle Creek at 2588 Capital Ave SW.

Estimated to be up to 1,400 years old, the Sanilac Petroglyphs in Cass City are one of the Great Lakes State's most unexpected historical treasures.

A bomb threat at a Southwest Michigan racing and music festival led to an arrest, turning the event into a law enforcement matter.

The Lions QB told the popular streamer's dad he would deliver a championship after a surprise on-camera moment at the USA vs. Paraguay match.

From local stage to the bright lights of Broadway, one Hope Rep alum just snagged a Tony—proof that dreams really do take flight around here.