100.5 The River

The chill in the air is driving bats into homes, and one of them might carry a hidden danger. Stay tuned for essential health updates.

Meijer Gardens adds Nick Cave’s monumental Amalgam (Origin) to its permanent collection, marking the artist’s first Michigan installation.

West Michigan's Kamora Manhar, a fifth grader and three-sport athlete, is in the running for Youth Athlete of the Year. Her talent in wrestling, football, and jiu-jitsu has earned her a spot in the national competition.

Visits to libraries may be down nationwide, but Grand Rapids Public Library is giving locals big reasons to come back, including free perks, swag, and local business discounts.

The Michigan State Police have launched the "Opening the Door" campaign to warn parents about the dangers kids face online.

To celebrate their 100th NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings have unveiled a special centennial jersey. The jersey honors the team's history by incorporating elements from classic uniforms and past designs.

We're giving out thousands of dollars in prize money this Spring, so don't miss your chance to be one of our daily winners.

The Clapp Family Mastodon, discovered during a drainage project, is now a permanent exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

A Chicago fan’s pledge to run a mile per point turned into a brutal 31-mile punishment.

Imagine wandering through 33 parks and hitting the trails. Kalamazoo is a nature lover's dream just waiting to be discovered.

Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.

Long Road Distillers of Grand Rapids is in the running for best craft specialty spirits, praised for unique small-batch creations including aquavit and other non-traditional liquors.

A new text scam pretends to be the Michigan Treasury, promising fake refunds. Officials remind residents they’ll never text you for banking info.

We’ll fall back on Nov 2, 2025—but Michigan might be done with the switch. SB 126 lets voters vote in 2026 on stopping DST toggles and staying permanently on standard time.

Michiganders love fall—but not raking leaves. Here are five reasons you can skip the chore guilt-free, from helping the environment to saving your weekend.

As Halloween creeps closer, Michigan's haunted spots are calling out to the brave souls willing to face the unknown.

With all the dead deer we see along the highways, they are not Michigan's #1 roadkill. Here are Michigan's Top 5 that may surprise you...

Sounds too weird to be true, right? Urban legend or not, there are some who believe in ths cryptoid that resides near the town of Amble...