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Shane Gillis hosted the 2025 ESPYs, unleashing a monologue with jokes about Caitlin Clark, Bill Belichick, and the Michigan Wolverines.

It’s been 56 years since the moon landing, and somehow, we’re still arguing about it—and making t-shirts.

Jerry Cantrell recently revealed that he never wanted to sing in Alice in Chains. He credits Layne Staley for changing his mind and the shape of the band.

A Gaines Township woman was trapped under a huge, rotted tree branch while sitting on a swing. Firefighters say she was just inches from death but survived with minor injuries.

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.

A Grand Rapids woman says she found a dead mouse in her Monster Energy drink—and now she’s suing the beverage maker for emotional and physical harm.

Passengers flying from Newark to Detroit were stuck on a United Airlines plane for nearly eight hours with limited food and water—only for the flight to be canceled.

House Bill 4675 would reintroduce cursive writing education by fall 2027 in Michigan, led by Rep. Carter. It encourages schools to teach kids handwriting, supporting both historical literacy and personal signatures.

A 20-year-old from Caro crashed into a Tuscola County construction zone while allegedly intoxicated. He was one of three DUI arrests Monday night.

The annual meteor shower is the most popular of the year and can be seen from July 17th to August 23rd this year.

From rat hunters to modern lawmakers, this story reveals how we’ve evolved past some strange laws. You won’t want to miss the details.

With over 100 bear sightings reported this year, the Lower Peninsula is feeling the bear buzz. Residents are definitely on alert.

Michigan customers are urged to check the label of their deodorant products.

Blink and it changes—Drummond Island’s ferry webcam captured everything from sideways rain to clear skies

Southern Michigan's high population density, compared to the north, is largely due to New Yorkers seeking land, settling along westward and northwestward paths, and naming towns after New York locations.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a beautiful place, but this summer, there's an overwhelming surge in bug activity.

A new restaurant, Thai and Beyond, is serving up flavorful dishes like pad Thai and curries at 1233 28th St. in Wyoming. It’s part of the Wyoming City Center project transforming the area with trails, a plaza, and new businesses.

See what fans are saying about Black Veil Brides' pummeling new song 'Hallelujah.'