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A very strong El Niño is forecast for this winter. Here is what happened in Grand Rapids the last time one arrived.

A tiny, one-eyed kitten wandered into the Kent County Sheriff's Office parking lot looking for help. Now, she's found a forever home with one of the deputies who rescued her! The department is asking for help naming the tiny kitty.

A popular neighborhood bar and restaurant in Grand Rapids' River North District has officially closed. Brickyard Tavern announced its November 7 shutdown after more than seven years at 940 Monroe Ave. NW

Koda's first four years were rough, but this gentle girl is safe now and ready for a family, plus some big news from the Humane Society.

Not every Michiganian knew Charlevoix had a nuclear power plant for 35 years. This was the first one in the state...

Human composting isn’t legal inside Michigan, but residents can still choose it by arranging the process in another state. Here’s how it works, what it costs, and which states allow it.

Before the bestselling book and the Golden Globe nomination, Mel Robbins was working at the Red Rooster Tavern in Muskegon.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying a Byron Township lawn equipment theft suspect. See the picture and contact police with information.

New filings with the Kentwood Planning Commission reveal proposed site renderings for a Portillo's location on 28th Street near Woodland Mall, bringing Chicago's iconic street food one major step closer to Grand Rapids.

Last winter was a doozy up north. This year, not so much. Here's the outlook closer to home.

Michigan’s hunting quiet period is here, but that doesn’t mean all hunting stops. Here’s what’s allowed before firearm deer season opens.

Missing BD's Mongolian BBQ? Joe's Yummy Bowl is officially open on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, featuring build-your-own Mongolian stir-fry, sushi, Korean fried chicken, and all-you-can-eat options.

Daisy, a 140-pound capybara from Howell, visited Little Caesars Arena this weekend because of a months-long joke involving artist Sombr.

Ten months after opening, Michigan's only Bojangles restaurant on 28th Street in Wyoming has permanently closed its doors following bankruptcy proceedings for its Grand Rapids-based franchisee, Meritage Hospitality Group.

Michiganders left $119.2 million in bottle deposits unclaimed in 2025. Now independent grocers say the state's return system needs an overhaul.

The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, & Food Festival returns to town on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, at DeVos Performance Hall. We'd love to send you to check it out!

Ever wonder how Michigan gets a 60-foot Christmas tree from the U.P. to Lansing? Turns out, hauling the state tree is a lot more complicated than you might think.

You might be surprised by some of the everyday things you really shouldn't be throwing in the trash in Michigan.