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Get outside this Saturday for the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Pumpkin Party! Free pumpkins, trees, cider, donuts, and kids’ activities await at Joe Taylor Park.

The state’s first frost has arrived later than usual this year. Overnight frost means it’s time to move those potted plants indoors.

If you're in downtown Grand Rapids this Sunday, expect road closures. The 22nd Annual University of Michigan Health-West Marathon runs Oct. 19 and will shutter key streets between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Check the list and plan ahead.

From empty Party City buildings to old Joann’s Fabrics, here’s where Spirit Halloween has taken over this year.

Grand Rapids’ Wealthy Theatre hosts 11 Michigan-made horror shorts this October in a one-night Halloween showcase for local film fans.

Viral TikTok in Detroit reveals gas station selling expired snacks labeled “still good,” raising questions about Michigan’s food safety rules.

Belle Isle has a legend that’ll send chills down your spine. Picture a protective spirit who turns into a mystical creature just to keep her safe.

In 1929 within this house. a man and his whole family were murdered at midnight with an axe, the murderer never found. Is the land haunted as neighbors claim? Here's the story...

Michigan's Detroit Zoo made U.S. history back in 1928 when it featured animals able to roam outside of cages. Here are some details...

Michigan police are warning about a disturbing new TikTok prank using AI to create fake photos of intruders in homes. Officials say the trend could spark panic or dangerous reactions.

Michigan drivers love custom plates, so why not zodiac signs? This idea could boost road repair funds and give drivers a fun way to show their sign.

Forget the stereotypes — rednecks keep Michigan running. From busted furnaces to fried bologna, here’s the AI-ranked list of Michigan’s most redneck towns.

There have been several different groups that have decided to paint pumpkins a certain color or even use certain colored pumpkin buckets to collect candy.

Three little girls who lost their lives are said to be the cause of mysterious occurrences in these Livonia woods. Here are some eyewitness accounts...

Michigan still loves craft beer! Discover 9 top breweries across the state, from iconic favorites to underrated local gems worth the trip.

A home invasion in Midland County turned into a quick arrest when a Lansing man broke into the wrong home — it belonged to law enforcement.

Campbell’s Soup is suing a Michigan congressional candidate, claiming her “Soup4Change” campaign branding mimics the company’s iconic red-and-white cans and falsely suggests endorsement.

Every fall, Michiganders compete in an unspoken challenge: how long can you go without turning on the heat? Eventually, pride gives way to frozen toes.