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Michigan loves a Coney Dog—but did you know some Leo’s also pour beer and cocktails? From Grand Rapids’ Studio Park to Sterling Heights, here are the rare Coney spots where your chili fries can come with a cold one.

There are many big-box Halloween stores in West Michigan, but have you heard about a smaller shop in Sparta that has everything kids and adults need?

Muskegon’s Kruse Park has a brand-new nature-inspired playground with logs, boulders, and rocks, inviting kids to climb, balance, and explore hands-on play.

La Niña is back through February 2026, bringing colder temps, more snow, and maximum Michigan chaos. Stock up on coffee, salt, and patience.

In a surprising twist, Lions fans took their loyalty from the stands to the savannah, proving that team spirit knows no boundaries.

UPS has said that the changing tariffs by President Donald Trump have created a nightmare at its facilities.

As the Lions gear up for a must-win against the Buccaneers, fans are buzzing with anticipation. Can they rally back after last night’s defeat?

As fall settles over Mackinac Island, hundreds of horses depart, ending the 2025 season on this famously car-free Michigan destination.

If you’re noticing more spiders around your house lately, you’re not alone. Late summer into fall is prime spider season in Michigan, and there’s a simple reason why.

As AI reshapes our workplaces, the fallout is real—200 local jobs disappeared overnight. But there's a silver lining for those willing to adapt.

West Michigan's Nancy Cuncannan tore her ACL jumping for joy after winning a bid on The Price Is Right. Despite the injury, which caused her knee to give out, she finished the game and made it all the way to the Showcase Showdown.

With a unique twist on America's pastime, Banana Ball had fans cheering from the stands. The thrill is set to return next year!

Down by six with two seconds left, Hudsonville’s Van Laeke evaded pressure and heaved a tipped pass that Meerman caught in the end zone. The PAT gave them the lead — their second straight game-ending miracle.

Most babies would be scared of the song. Not this one.

For 30 years, The Orbit Room was the premier venue in West Michigan bringing, bringing big names like Green Day, Oasis, and more to Grand Rapids before it's sudden closure in 2018.

This home for sale in Grand Rapids is built into a hill, energy-efficient, and absolutely stunning.

Isaac Bailey escaped slavery, sailed the seas, fought for the Union, and lived to 105 in Grand Rapids. His incredible life is a Michigan story worth knowing.

Red Wings' Zamboni driver Al Sobotka, fired after 50 years for urinating in an ice drain, is suing. He claims his prostate issue caused the incident, and the firing was actually a pretext for age discrimination.