100.5 The River

Michigan's state reptile may be the painted turtle, this isn't why.

Michigan gaming officials executed a search warrant at Muskegon's DJ's Pub & Grill following an undercover investigation. Officers confiscated illegal slot machines, gift cards, and thousands in suspected gambling proceeds.

Sometimes local history is stranger than fiction, and this Grand Rapids bank robbery case proves it.

Hudsonville welcomes Anna's Little Bakery, a new brick-and-mortar spot from a 23-year-old local baker offering scratch-made treats, custom cakes, and coffee.

From smash burgers to olive burgers, West Michigan has tons of options. Now we want to know your favorites. Tell us who deserves the title of best burger in West Michigan.

Murray Street Brewing Company in Mattawan is officially closing its historic red barn taproom due to personal life changes and rising industry costs, joining a growing wave of craft brewery shutdowns taking place across Michigan

Two Kent County lakes are under No Body Contact Advisories right now after routine testing turned up elevated E. coli levels in the water.

West Michigan is getting a rare triple dose of Wienermobile next weekend, with free goodies available and more.

A 64-year-old Genesee County man scored $500,000 on a Michigan Lottery Detroit Tigers instant ticket after a gas station stop on his way home from vacation inspired him to buy a couple of scratch-offs.

A new MSU study reveals 20% of Michigan adults intentionally choose to be childfree, ranking Michigan 2nd in the nation behind California. High living costs and lack of support systems are among the primary drivers.

Michigan just crowned the nine winning designs for this year's "I Voted" sticker contest, and they did not disappoint.

More changes are coming to RiverTown Crossings in Grandville. After Macy's closed and Celebration Cinema was renovated, the mall is getting six new businesses, including a global snack shop, comic store, claw machines and dirty sodas.

A northern Michigan fire department pulled off a first-of-its-kind rescue this week, freeing a horse that had fallen into a water hole and couldn't climb out on its own.

Iron Well on Leonard Street in Grand Rapids is on the market for $1.99M. Formerly Kuzzins Lounge, the West Side bar and music venue features a full bar, stage, apartments, and liquor license, and remains open while searching for a buyer.

Michigan’s Old Country Buffet locations are gone, but the memories of mashed potatoes, sneeze guards, and chaotic plates remain.

Big changes are shaking up the local broadcasting scene, with layoffs at Fox17 and exciting new hires at WZZM TV13.

WalletHub ranked 300 U.S. cities for 2026, and several Michigan real estate markets landed strong scores.

The X-Files star shared a wild story about growing up in Grand Rapids involving glue, crystal meth, and a night in prison.