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Before hosting Top Chef, Kristen Kish was just a kid in Kentwood. Her rise to reality TV fame started right here in West Michigan.

The winter of 2025–2026 was among the harshest ever recorded across much of Michigan, and the extreme conditions also contributed to a new record being set at the Mackinac Bridge.

Traverse City is gaining national attention after being named one of the best small-town food scenes in America for 2026, climbing higher in this year’s rankings.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has unveiled its 2026 Summer Concert Series lineup, packed with 30+ shows spanning genres and decades.

A Michigan pilot was forced to land a small plane on a busy Pennsylvania highway after engine trouble. Dashcam video captured the heart-stopping moment.

Josh and Jase captured hearts across the state, and now they’re coming back for round two.

Some of the biggest names in music once played the Orbit Room—and fans still talk about it today.

The Humane Society of West Michigan is at capacity for dogs. From April 7–11, adult dogs are available with reduced adoption fees of $50. Adopt, volunteer, or donate to help today.

The 2026 Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo is officially here. Take a sneak peek at the glowing displays and magical theme lighting up Grand Rapids this spring.

Discover 10+ Mother’s Day brunch buffets around Grand Rapids, from carving stations to waffles and desserts. Make Mom feel special and book your table before they fill up.

The Michigan Turkey Tracks Foundation gives young people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the turkey hunt of a lifetime.

Another furniture store bites the dust on 28th Street, and it leaves us thinking about what went wrong for Art Van.

A routine maintenance job led to the discovery of human remains along a Mid-Michigan freeway. Authorities are still working to identify the individual and figure out what happened.

These songs reinforce the Prince of Darkness' legacy and knack for reinvention.

A Michigan resident is receiving treatment after being bitten by a rabid skunk in Oakland County.

Starting this month, 16 Michigan counties will see low-flying helicopters equipped with giant hoops to map geology and groundwater resources through the summer.

It’s your yard, but it’s their tree. Here’s how Michigan law handles the situation.

You need these indie rock classics from the 1990s if you're a true vinyl collector who loves that era.