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The penny has been part of U.S. currency since 1793, but it could soon become a thing of the past.. A new bill could make cash transactions easier by allowing payments to be rounded without requiring pennies.

What's the longest you've ever camped out? One man managed to live illegally in a national forest for eight years before authorities discovered him.

After more than 30 years of recovery efforts, Michigan’s lake sturgeon population continues to increase. Now, the DNR is seeking information about a 6-foot sturgeon illegally dumped along a roadway.

The severe winter of 2025–2026 brought heavy snowfall to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, making it difficult for white-tailed deer to find food and survive.

97.9 GRD and The Intersection are throwing a FREE Five Finger Death Punch Pre-Party at The Stache featuring a special acoustic performance by Eva Under Fire.

Rock the Country Festival is back with Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, and 97.9 GRD is giving you a chance to win tickets!

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is lowering Midwest air quality, with ash falling in some areas. The smoke and ash may influence weather, fuel storms, and rarely cause fire-generated tornadoes.

Isle Royale wolves are becoming increasingly bold as they grow accustomed to human presence. Their repeated appearances at campgrounds in search of food have led officials to temporarily close two campgrounds.

The death of an infant found in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival has renewed interest in a similar 1997 Michigan campground case, where forensics identified the child's mother decades later.

Outdoorsmen have a passion and respect for American veterans. One hunting ranch in White Cloud is asking Michiganders to nominate a wounded hero for a whitetail hunt of a lifetime.

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.

Have you dreamed of owning a home on the water or having your own hunting property? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is holding an auction that could help turn those dreams into reality.