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Michigan sees wildfire smoke, air quality concerns, and ash reports as smoke from Canada and Minnesota moves across the state.

The Cherry Festival celebrated its 100th year, complete with a surprise celebrity guest.

Legendary West Michigan investigator Ken Kolker is retiring after an incredible 47-year career in journalism. Here is a look back at his amazing legacy from the Grand Rapids Press to WOOD TV 8.

Only the second western lowland gorilla ever born at the Detroit Zoo, and mom and baby are doing well — but there's still no name yet.

The Grand Rapids Symphony Presents Star Wars: 'The Empire Strikes Back' in Concert, and we want to send you to the show!

The Old Farmer's Almanac is already looking ahead to fall, and their prediction might make this heat wave a little easier to stomach.

New study says strawberry is Michigan's favorite scoop. But with local creameries like Moomers and Hudsonville, plus classics like Blue Moon and Superman, does search data match what we actually order at the counter?

The mystery is over. Los Potrillos Mexican Bar & Grill has officially opened in the iconic former One Trick Pony space in downtown Grand Rapids, bringing fresh handmade tortillas and late-night weekend dining to Fulton Street.

Based on traveler reviews, MDOT facilities, and a reputation for cleanliness, these are 20 of the best public bathrooms across the Great Lakes State.

WalletHub ranked the best cities for first-time home buyers, and four Michigan cities landed among America’s 20 most affordable.

A mama duck and her ducklings just walked through a courtroom in Kentwood — past the jury box, down the halls, and right out the front door. Fourth year in a row.

The invasive bloody red shrimp has reached Lake Superior, completing its unwanted takeover of the Great Lakes.

Scorching summer temperatures and limited rainfall are taking a toll on Michigan farmers, with the heat expected to shorten this year's blueberry U-pick season.

The decorated USS Silversides submarine that sank 23 enemy vessels during World War 2, is leaving Lake Michigan for the first time in 50 years.

Take a listen to Nickelback's 'Rattle the Cage' and get details on the new 'Everything Under the Sun' album.

Michigan State pitcher Nolan Higgins and outfielder Nick Williams were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft after finishing impressive careers in East Lansing.

Robert Wadlow was just nine years old and already taller than most full-grown men — and that was only the beginning of his story.

Michigan health officials have narrowed down the likely food source behind a massive microscopic parasite outbreak causing explosive illness across the state.