100.5 The River

A new bridge is about to change the way families enjoy the area — and it all kicks off this Saturday!

Blanford Nature Center has a new Virginia opossum! Vote for your favorite "O" name—Odin, Opie, Orville, or Oscar—before Sept. 26 and help welcome this adorable resident.

Grand Rapids’ Madcap Coffee is competing for USA Today’s Best Independent Coffee Shop award. Vote daily through October 20 to support this local gem!

Major League Baseball will use robots to help call balls and strikes starting in the 2026 season.

The wait is over: West Michigan’s new soccer team will unveil its name Sept. 27 at Calder Plaza. The club joins MLS Next Pro in 2027 at Amway Stadium.

These creepy, cute cups could be perfect for trick-or-treating.

A wave of hope is washing over many as whispers of new stimulus checks circulate, but is there any solid ground beneath those rumors?

A Michigan high school football player suffered two spinal fractures after an opponent body-slammed him after the whistle was blown. The terrifying incident was caught on video by the player's mother.

One Macomb County man is retiring early after a $5 scratch-off ticket won him a half-million dollars.

In Grand Rapids’ Oak Grove Cemetery stands a Wind Phone, a black rotary phone not connected to anything, where people can share words or sit with silence for those they’ve lost. It’s a tender space built by local death care workers.

Jimmy Fallon’s recent Detroit visit included a stop at Miller’s Bar, a legendary Michigan burger joint. Already named included in national rankings, Readers Digest declares it Michigan's best burger.

Cosmic Baseball is coming to Grand Rapids in 2026! Glow-in-the-dark balls, neon uniforms, and a night-time transformation make this the ultimate family-friendly baseball experience.

Many Michigan museums have dinosaur bones on display but does that mean dinos roamed Michigan? Or not? Here are some details...

Southwest Michigan plays a key role in fall's biggest traditions. Yes, our pumpkins are a big deal nationwide.

Seen hydrants gushing in Michigan this fall? It’s not random—it’s essential water system maintenance. Your coffee thanks them, your laundry… not so much.

From Gaylord to Cheboygan, Michigan’s elk herd puts on a wild autumn show. Find out the best places and times to see them in action this season.

Play a Michigan fall “Would You Rather?” game! From cider vs. pumpkin spice to football rivalries and haunted fun, see which autumn traditions you’d choose.

As the first day of fall rolls in, Michigan transforms with pumpkin patches and corn mazes. There’s no shortage of seasonal fun waiting for you.