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Summer's officially winding down and those mid-70s highs are about to become a distant memory.

A Kentwood traffic stop led officers to over two pounds of cocaine, fentanyl, $21,000 in cash, and an illegal gun. Detectives executed a search warrant that yielded a massive stash of dangerous street narcotics.

Grand Rapids has come a long way over the years. See what's still here from 1921 and what's new from the last 100 years.

Mackinac Island does it again! USA Today readers have voted this Michigan gem the #1 Fall Destination in America for the second year in a row. Discover what makes autumn on the island so magical, from vibrant foliage to Halloween fun.

The Detroit Red Wings have named Shawn Horcoff interim GM as Steve Yzerman moves into a senior adviser role and the search for a permanent leader continues.

On a flight from Newark to Grand Rapids, flight attendant Monique Harris caught a baby slipping from an exhausted mom's lap. She held the child to let the mom rest. A fellow traveler snapped a photo of the kind act, and it's going viral.

Why is it that every time you break out the grill for a family barbecue in September, the bees decide to crash the party?

Health officials recently announced that a a resident of Hastings, Michigan, was hospitalized after ricin exposure. Authorities say they have contained the source of the ricin inside an apartment.

Metallica's M72 tour continues next year after the band finishes their 24-date run at the Las Vegas Sphere.

We always joke about Michigan's roads, but a new study shows just how serious the damage really is.

If you love a good cheeseburger, you’re in luck! This Friday is National Cheeseburger Day 2026, and there are plenty of delicious deals to celebrate.

Looking to adopt a dog or cat? BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters is back Sept. 18-30 with fees $70 or less! With local shelters like Kent County Animal Shelter at capacity, it is the perfect time to find your new best friend.

Downtown Battle Creek says goodbye to Clara’s on the River after 34 years. The beloved restaurant inside the historic Michigan Central Railroad Depot on McCamly St. has shut down and is listed for sale at $2.5 million,

Dylan Larkin breaks his silence after months of trade request drama, signaling he's ready to move forward with the Wings.

A Michigan Supreme Court ruling has led to more than 20,000 people being removed from the public sex offender registry, which provides Michigan residents with information about those required to register.

Before she took the stage at Acrisure Amphitheater, Lindsey Stirling performed for an unexpected fan at our local zoo.

What's now an empty parking lot in Garden City used to be a piece of retail history.

Recently, a conversation on the Grand Rapids subreddit about something unusual spotted in the sky sparked a lively discussion about what people thought it might be.