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Have you ever waited for a train so long that you thought to yourself, 'Is this even legal?'

Corewell Health reveals the most popular baby names of 2025 in West Michigan, featuring surprise debuts, returning favorites, and classic trends parents still love.

Hearing fireworks on Christmas in Michigan? That doesn’t mean they’re legal. Here’s what state law says about fireworks, holiday exceptions, and when you can actually light them.

Michigan’s Mackinac Island celebrates New Year’s with the Great Turtle Drop, a festive fiberglass turtle descent at midnight that’s delightfully weird and wonderful.

Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids was ranked the 13th best 10,000–15,000 capacity arena in the world by Billboard, highlighting its vibrant live music scene.

Michigan State Police coordinated a rare Blue Goose relay across the state to deliver holiday gifts to a young U.P. girl battling cancer at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery’s cryptic Instagram activity and lack of carries has fans wondering if his time with Detroit is coming to an end.

A Michigan father rushed back into a burning home in Middleville to carry out his daughter, both now recovering after a Christmas-season fire.

Three popular Grand Rapids antique stores will remain open after legal uncertainty surrounding the Sligh building eased, giving shoppers and vendors a welcome holiday reprieve.

This holiday season might be lacking in snow, but there’s no shortage of family fun around town.

We have all heard the Salvation Army's bells ringing when entering stores around the holidays. Unfortunately, one volunteer bell ringer has been fatally shot at a Kroger.

With holiday shipments up, porch pirate thefts are too. The Kent County Sheriff urges residents to track packages, bring them in right away, set up cameras, and be vigilant to protect deliveries.

Imagine the joy on your child's face when they hear Santa's voice on the other end of the line. It's a holiday magic moment waiting to happen.

Ferris State capped a perfect 16-0 season by winning the NCAA Division II National Championship, beating Harding 42-21 in McKinney, Texas.

Holiday traffic gets a break as MDOT reopens key I-196 and US-131 ramps in downtown Grand Rapids ahead of Christmas.

Controversy and a punch thrown in the stands left Lions fans on edge this week. Can they rally in the final games of the season?

Michigan Walmart stores are reducing self-checkout options and hiring more cashiers as theft and confusion push a checkout overhaul.