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Step into a magical winter night with glow-in-the-dark horseback rides at R&R Ranch in Allegan. Enjoy rescued horses, softly lit trails, and an enchanting Michigan evening.

After claiming she killed her teenage son “out of love,” a West Michigan mother has been ordered to spend 60–90 years behind bars in Ottawa County.

Old Man Winter is here and causing lots of slide-offs and crashes. There has been a 100-car pileup on westbound I-196 at 32nd Avenue near Hudsonville.

A West Michigan woman lost $4,000 after trying to buy a Gloster canary online. Now she’s sharing her story and expert tips to help others avoid pet scams.

A 1984 Suburban from the Ravenna Area Fire Department with low miles and original features is up for sealed bids through February 13.

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto is hiring for the 2026 season, offering summer jobs where you can work around exotic animals like giraffes, penguins, and even a baby pygmy hippo.

West Michigan welcomes a new female baby pygmy hippo! Born December 18 at Boulder Ridge Wilda Animal Park in Alto, she’s already charming visitors during off-season encounters.

At a West Michigan farm, a retired racehorse and a chill barn cat are stealing hearts online with their unlikely but adorable friendship.

Macy’s confirmed its Rivertown Crossings Mall store in Grandville, Michigan, will close in 2026 as part of a 14-store reduction under its “Bold New Chapter” plan.

A Plainfield Township woman turns discarded plastic bags into blankets and pillows, giving people experiencing homelessness a warm, weather-resistant way to stay dry.

A West Michigan farm store is making national headlines. Lovefood.com named Green Vale Farm Creamery in Coopersville the best farm store in Michigan, praising its meats, cheeses, and farm-to-table experience.

Michigan’s largest New Year’s Eve ball drop returns to Allegan with music food skating and family fun on December 31.