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7 Mares Restaurant in Grand Rapids needs our help rebuilding after a fire! Enjoy authentic Mexican food at their Oakdale Park Church parking lot fundraiser from August 14-16 to directly support their staff and recovery efforts.

This time it wasn't a cat stuck in a tree, rather it was stranded on an I-94 median near Portage Road.

Michigan's state reptile may be the painted turtle, this isn't why.

Sometimes local history is stranger than fiction, and this Grand Rapids bank robbery case proves it.

Tasting Table named Jos. A. Magnus & Co. in Holland home to the best bourbon in the state. From 120-year-old lost recipes to national awards, see why this West Michigan spot took the top spot.

Beloved book store, Books & Mortar, is officially returning to Cherry Street in Grand Rapids after local buyers stepped in to purchase the shop following its closure announcement.

What started as a relaxing boat trip on Lake Huron quickly turned into a rescue mission after two friends discovered a raccoon hiding on board that jumped straight into the open water.

Michigan's Adventure, the state's largest amusement park, offers 250 acres of family fun. For generations, Michigan families have made visiting the park a cherished tradition.

A Michigan family turned a Father's Day scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $8 million jackpot, splitting the top prize equally between a dad and his two sons.

An incredible meteor shower is coming to Grand Rapids next week, and it could be the best one in years.

We dug into 8 movies that claim a Michigan setting but were actually filmed in a completely different location.

A new scam is targeting families with loved ones in Michigan jails and prisons. Fraudsters are sending fake Attorney General emails via JPay promising early inmate release for money. Here is how to spot the scam and report it.

A small Michigan airport ranks among the most stressful in the U.S. due to delays and cancellations.

Clear your appetite, Grand Rapids! Michigan Street Poutine Week returns September 16th through 27th for 12 glorious days of over-the-top, cheesy, gravy-smothered creations. Taste wild builds across 15 local kitchens and vote for the best.

Michigan's state flag recently celebrated another birthday. Rich in symbolism and history, the flag tells the story of the Great Lakes State through its colors, iconic imagery, and inspiring motto.

Tickets sold out fast, but Celebration Cinema North just added showtimes running into mid-September for anyone still trying to catch The Odyssey in that rare 70mm format.

West Michigan's long summer nights are numbered. Tonight's sunset is the last one at 9 p.m. or later for the year.

A viral video involving a fake ID accusation and a poured drink at an East Grand Rapids restaurant led to police involvement, but law enforcement confirmed no crimes were committed.