100.5 The River

The Tulip Time Festival, first launched in 1929, holds the distinction of being the longest-running tulip festival. Over the years, it has expanded, and this year’s celebration includes an innovative high-tech drone show.

Playa Bowls continues expanding in West Michigan with a new Holland location offering açaí bowls, smoothies and tropical-inspired menu items on West 9th Street.

After nearly 15 years, Greenbush Brewing Co. in Sawyer has shut down. The brewery became a cornerstone of the Southwest Michigan scene before economic challenges brought its run to an end.

Michigan State Police are no strangers to animal rescues, but this one is new: troopers helped wrangle an escaped Texas longhorn in Barry County. Yes, really.

Ferris State University is taking college sports to a new level with a residence hall built right into its football stadium.

You might be surprised by just how far a muskie will travel in the Great Lakes. With a seven-year study now underway, early findings are already revealing some truly astonishing behavior.

Leslie Jones is bringing her sharp wit and infectious energy to The Big Room. Mark your calendars for a night that promises to be memorable.

A Grand Haven man discovered a 33lb snapping turtle nicknamed Doug the Tank on the beach. Local experts from MARS stepped in to rescue the misplaced reptile before any beachgoers got too close to its powerful bite

A Michigan man from Maybee left two winning lottery tickets sitting in a box for five months. He eventually discovered he was $100,000 richer just in time to surprise his family on April Fools' Day.

Rockford is set to host the first annual Rogue River Gauntlet, a two-day canoe racing event on the Rogue River.

Playoff hopes may be slipping, but free burritos are still on the table for Michigan hockey fans.

Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is set to be sentenced after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges tied to a former staff member incident.

Looking for free things to do this summer? West Michigan outdoor movie nights are back with 20+ screenings across parks, lakeshores, and downtown spots.

Severe storms are on the way for West Michigan Tuesday night. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado threat through early Wednesday morning.

This winter’s snow brought joy to skiers, but the spring melt has turned into a real headache for many across Northern Michigan.

A beloved Michigan getaway is once again in the running for best summer destination in the country. Mackinac Island has already claimed the top spot three years straight—now it’s up to voters to decide if it wins again.

For the first time in program history, Zeke the WonderDog is female. She becomes the fifth Frisbee-catching dog to represent the Michigan State Spartans.

Former West Michigan Whitecap Kevin McGonigle is making waves in Detroit. From a defensive masterclass to his first MLB home run against a Cy Young winner, the rookie is proving he belongs in the big leagues.