100.5 The River

A new wave of football legends is on the horizon, with five familiar names from the Lions making the cut this year.

A Michigan veterinarian was found guilty of misdemeanor larceny after refusing to return a 16-year-old Pitbull named Vinny to his homeless owner. The dog later passed away, and the vet now faces up to 93 days in jail and a fine

A tragic crash has devastated the Putman family, leaving three dead and several others — including children — in critical condition.

Plastic bottles and aluminum cans have a secret: keeping them whole could actually make recycling easier. Who knew?

Planning a bonfire in Grand Rapids? You might need a permit first. We break down the city's recreational fire rules and requirements, including how to apply and what you need to know.

Emergency crews rushed to a Grand Blanc church after calls of an active shooter quickly escalated into a massive fire. Details on injuries or fatalities remain unconfirmed.

A West Michigan woman had a massive morning surprise after scratching a $5 Michigan Lottery ticket she bought in Jenison, winning a $300,000 jackpot. She's using the cash to pay off debt and save.

Ryan Ermanni’s viral post backfired when the City of Detroit hit back with a fiery reply.

That viral escalator video is raising eyebrows and, frankly, a bit of stomach bile. Who knew handrails could be so grimy?

A Michigan man with multiple identities had a strange plot to kayak to Canada to abduct a woman's four-year-old son, and he almost got away with it.

From a lost 19th-century freighter to a forgotten tugboat, two surprising shipwrecks were recently uncovered beneath Lake Michigan - both found by accident.

Last season, the USA Ice Fishing National Championship was held in Lakeview, Michigan, and it has become the permanent home for the event.

Score free tickets to a Grand Rapids Griffins game by donating to Kids' Food Basket. Simply bring five non-perishable food items to a designated drop-off location.

Former NBA star Lindsey Hunter is stepping down as the head basketball coach at Sparta High School just weeks before the season begins, citing unforeseen family health problems.

There's a grocery revolution happening, and Aldi is leading the charge with ambitious plans that are shaking up the aisles across the country.

Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo welcomes its first pygmy hippo calf. Both mom and baby are thriving—vote now to name him!

A recall warns parents about Hoovy infant cooling pads sold in Michigan Walmart stores and online after reports of burns to children.

If alligators are non-native to Michigan, then a crocodile certainly isn’t, but that didn't stop police from finding one sunbathing in a front yard.