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After a standout 2025 season and Midwest League championship, the West Michigan Whitecaps earned Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year.

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula got a viral visitor: a bobcat roamed Chippewa Correctional Facility, leapt fences, and perched in a maple tree before heading back to the forest.

From national championships to historic win totals, Michigan’s college and pro teams are stacking achievements at every level.

Fire Bird Bar is moving into the former Turnstiles space in Grand Rapids, bringing live music, southern comfort food, pizza, and a salad bar. The new country-rock venue is expected to open February 2026.

Van Andel Arena’s 2026 schedule includes sports, family shows like Disney on Ice, and an expanding concert slate beginning mid-February.

A viral TikTok claims Grand Rapids is breaking 85-year records. We dug into NOAA data to see what’s actually true.

Gift cards may seem impersonal, but for teenagers, they're like gold! Let’s dive into the challenges of finding the perfect gifts for that picky age group.

Deer baiting in Michigan's Lower Peninsula stopped in 2008 to combat the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Lawmakers are looking to make a change.

Cougars are being spotting more frequently than ever before in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. One was recently hit by a vehicle and walked away from the crash.

A nasal spray recalled in Michigan that could potentially be life-threatening.

Snowmobilers have been taking advantage of all the early snow this season. Unfortunately, a pair from Grand Haven crashed through the ice to their deaths.

A dog that disappeared from his home in California five years ago suddenly turned up tied to a fence in Michigan. Nobody knows how he got here, but one tiny microchip finally brought him home.

Curious about ENLIGHTEN? Walk through the trail with us and see the food, drinks, and light displays that make it special.

A young fan stole the spotlight at the Jonas Brothers’ Grand Rapids show with a pink sign and a sweet message for Joe Jonas.

After a tough loss, the Lions are ready to tackle the Steelers. The stakes couldn’t be higher as playoff hopes flicker.

As Christmas nears, the Salvation Army in Kent County faces growing demand and a widening funding gap.

The legendary Pere Marquette 1225 — the real “Polar Express” — is steaming again for the holidays, carrying hot cocoa and cheer from Owosso to Ashley for the Village’s Country Christmas.

Viral S-Curve Kitty and Amphitheater Kitties keep watch in downtown Grand Rapids and inspire a special cat shelter donation.