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A downtown Grand Rapids juice bar that opened less than two years ago is closing — and the owner says it came down to prayer and a hard conversation with herself.

Coffee in the morning, cocktails at night — one Grand Rapids building is about to do both. Meet The Hoxie, coming soon to Creston.

The M/V Paul R. Tregurtha has held the title "Queen of the Great Lakes" for decades, and it's still the largest freighter out there.

A tragic incident in Grand Haven has left a West Michigan community in mourning after a family of eight was found dead inside their home. Local authorities have released an official update on the ongoing investigation

FSR Magazine named Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham to its Top 50 Independent restaurant list. Enjoy handmade pasta and USDA Prime steaks at this historic depot spot.

Officials released new details regarding the newborn baby found dead in a porta potty at Electric Forest, revealing the child was a girl as the FBI offers a $15,000 reward.

Turns out that late-night swim at the campground could cost a lot more than a bar of soap and a towel.

Ride along with Deputy Seech as the Allegan County Sheriff's Office stars in the hit YouTube series "The Shift," facing real calls, structure fires, field damage, and storm chaos.

What began as a car crash into a creek ended with the investigation of an 18-year-old's murder and sheriff's deputies surrounding a building in Kent County.

Michigan usually sees about 50 Cyclospora cases a year. This year, that number has already blown past 6,000 — and investigators are still trying to figure out why.

Michigan's favorite British duo is back for round two. Follow along here to view everywhere they stopped while exploring a Michigan summer.

A $250,000 winning Michigan Keno! ticket bought in Belleville is set to expire soon. If the prize isn't claimed by July 30 at 4:45 p.m., the money goes to Michigan public schools. Check your old tickets now!

Living on Social Security isn’t easy in 2026, but it’s still possible in parts of Michigan. These towns offer lower costs, laid-back vibes, and a slower pace of life that actually works.

Watusi is bringing fresh, scratch-made Southern comfort food to 1220 College Ave NE in Grand Rapids. Taking over the former Mai's Thai space, they're hosting pop-ups until their official grand opening on August 2.

Two deputies showed up to a house fire before the trucks arrived — and what they grabbed from the curb ended up making all the difference.

From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 40 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.

The five-lined skink and six-lined racerunner call Michigan home, and one is rarer than you'd think.

Michigan’s abundance of public land gives hunters and outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to explore and hunt. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added nearly 400 more acres for public access.