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A tiny, obscure land border exists between Michigan and Ontario on Seaway Island, challenging the common belief that only water separates the US and Canada in the region.

The idea of a no-GPS, no-highway road trip in Michigan is gaining traction online. Thanks to readily available paper maps from publishers like Rand McNally and MDOT, along with Michigan's extensive surface road network (especially in the UP), exploring the state "analog style" is entirely doable and offers a charming alternative to modern navigation.

Imagine planning a heist like a job—Jen Gomez did just that. Now, she’s flipping the script to help homeowners protect themselves.

Longtime manager Alan Niven is celebrating his memoir, 'Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories,' and dives into it in this exclusive interview.

Unbelievably, the CMU vs. WMU rivalry is rated the third most intense in college sports, surpassing legendary matchups, driven by deep-seated student and alumni hatred.

This year’s Fourth of July in West Michigan is packed: parades, festivals, live music, food vendors, and fireworks galore from lakeshore towns to Grand Rapids.

Much deeper than a flippant social media debate over where 'up north' begins in Michigan, the state sits on the divide of two cultural regions, the Great Lakes and Northwoods.

Yoga in the Sky is back at Boyne Mountain, offering mountaintop classes 118 feet above the ground on Michigan’s iconic SkyBridge.

The notion of a bridge across Lake Michigan has become a popular internet meme, despite its impossibly prohibitive cost.

Ever wondered why some grated Parmesan is on store shelves while others are tucked away in the fridge? It turns out, there's a cheesy reason behind it.

John Cena surprised fans at Stovetop Roasters before his final match at Van Andel Arena.

Plastic bottles and aluminum cans have a secret: keeping them whole could actually make recycling easier. Who knew?

Pho House GR just opened in Wyoming, serving up sizzling bowls of pho, fun drinks, and flavorful Vietnamese dishes.

With scams getting trickier every day, it’s hard to know who to trust anymore. Just wait until you hear about the latest one making headlines in Michigan.

Don't do it! Don't post that blurry fireworks photo again this year.

Looking to relax on the river this summer? Here are five great places to go tubing near Grand Rapids—plus where to rent gear and catch a shuttle.

As West Michigan heats up, stay safe with this vital guide to cooling centers across Grand Rapids and Ottawa County.

Michigan's first radio station has outlasted them all so far. Here are details and some memorabilia...