Lake Michigan

South Haven's new water tower featuring lighthouse mural artwork is nominated for Tnemec's national Tank of the Year contest. Learn the history behind the upgrade and how to vote for West Michigan before October 16

300 seats sold out in 2 hours for Muskegon's $10 fall color flights. Could more scenic flights over Lake Michigan be coming soon?

A 23-year-old tropical Macaw was rescued after being stranded overnight on an Elberta Beach bluff in Benzie County. First responders scaled the steep terrain on foot to bring Blaze home safely

This rare bird from Alaska rarely travels this far east, but one wandering tattler has made an unexpected stop along Lake Michigan.

An experienced scuba diver died while exploring a deep Lake Michigan shipwreck, and a specialized volunteer team later recovered his body from roughly 160 feet of water.

South Haven’s South Beach was voted Best Beach in Michigan by USA TODAY 10BEST, and the city is throwing a big, free party to celebrate. Best Beach Day is September 11, from 4–7 p.m. at South Beach.

USA Today’s 2026 10Best poll ranked Michigan’s top beaches, with 18 nominees narrowed to a Top 10. South Beach in South Haven takes No. 1 in the state after a public vote. See the rest of Michigan's 10 best beaches in 2026 here.

The decorated USS Silversides submarine that sank 23 enemy vessels during World War 2, is leaving Lake Michigan for the first time in 50 years.

A viral TikTok shows a man drifting miles off South Haven on a lime green innertube as the sun sets behind him, and he miraculously made it back to shore just fine.

Actor Jason Sudeikis was recently seen grabbing pizza in Southwest Michigan, where the Ted Lasso's star's family hosts a massive annual summer reunion affectionately known as "Nanapalooza."