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A Massachusetts musician called a GR vintage shop for a gig and discovered she’s related to the owner.

As downtown venues expand, the city rolls out a reservation-based parking system to help manage crowds.

Reinspired Treasures in Alger Heights is closing after 10 years, marking the end of a longtime Grand Rapids favorite known for unique gifts and home décor.

Michigan has more than 1,000 campgrounds and over 100 state parks. Nine of these parks are currently being renovated and may be temporarily closed during the improvements.

Michigan’s best beaches are back in the 2026 USA Today 10Best poll with 18 nominees. Voting is open daily through May 18 as Michiganders decide which shoreline deserves the top spot.

Step aside, Tour de France, the Upper Peninsula has its own epic ride: the Tour Da Yoop, Eh. This annual cycling event spans 1,200 miles and supports a meaningful cause.

Ottawa County has confirmed its first measles case since 1991. No public exposure sites have been identified. Health officials urge residents to check their vaccination status.

Michelle Roemer of Otsego turned a non-winning ticket into $1,000,000 at a Grand Rapids Griffins game.

Michigan native Billy Strings is recovering after a skateboarding accident backstage left him with a broken leg and forced him to reschedule several tour dates.

After being saved and brought to the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary, Mike the duck is now going viral for loving every second of a car ride.

A Northern Michigan golf destination is back in the spotlight after earning a top 3 ranking among the best golf resorts in the U.S., according to a new USA Today readers poll.

Grand Rapids' original arena hosted decades of unforgettable concerts before closing in 2022. Here’s a look back at its biggest moments.

Police are asking for help locating Fernando Vasquez-Pena, a suspect in multiple sexual assault cases in Kent County. Investigators say he remains at large, and a $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

Barry G’s Italian Ice in Dutton is closing after more than a decade, with the owner’s declining health cited as the reason. The shop was known for ice cream, Italian ice, and homemade waffle cones.

Night the cat ran off during a family's move in 2021. Five years later, he turned up in a nearby rental — and a microchip led him right back to his owner.

At a recent Jackson Speedway event during burnout drifting, a car lost control and crashed into the crowd, striking a spectator and setting him on fire.

Companies like Meijer are adopting electric semi-trucks to cut costs, and Grand Rapids Public Schools are doing the same, expecting major long-term savings..

After more than 40 years, investigators identified a suspect in a Flint cold case.