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You can officially get Faygo Rock & Rye soft-serve ice cream in Michigan right now, but you have to hurry. Dairy Whip in Redford brought the cult-favorite flavor back for one single week.

Starting June 1st, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers are paying more per kilowatt-hour during afternoon and early evening hours on weekdays.

Forest View Elementary teacher Brandon Bailey has been named the Michigan Lottery’s 2026 Educator of the Year, taking home a well-deserved $10,000 prize

Michigan’s “Three Free” Weekend returns June 13–14, offering free fishing, ORV riding, and state park entry across the state for a limited time of outdoor access.

GVSU Surplus Store is closing after 13 years, leaving questions about what will replace its sustainability-focused reuse program and whether final sales will happen.

As Ann Arbor takes a bold step against gas-powered leaf blowers, the air is buzzing with opinions on what's next for yard work.

West Michigan outdoor movie nights are back with 20+ screenings across parks, lakeshores, and downtown spots. Movies range from kid-friendly flicks like Zootopia 2 to grown-up picks like Sinners and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

A new rebate program from the Michigan State Police could cover most of the cost to build a tornado-safe shelter in your home.

Did you always lose to the Detroit Pistons at the buzzer in NBA Jam? It wasn't bad luck. The game's lead developer grew up a massive Pistons fan and snuck a secret piece of code into the game to make the Chicago Bulls miss final shots.

Think Stephen Colbert is quietly retiring after finishing The Late Show? Think again. He just staged a massive surprise return to Monroe, Michigan, to host local public-access TV and raise thousands for charit

The Amway Stadium has officially topped out, marking a massive milestone in the summer of construction taking over downtown.

Pauly's Wine Bar, a new wine bar and bottle shop, has opened on Michigan Street in Grand Rapids, offering tastings, retail sales, and a focus on making wine more approachable.

Pride in West Michigan isn't just a June thing. In 2026, festivals run from May into August across more than a dozen cities and towns. Here's your full guide to every event.

USA Today named Little Ghost in Ferndale, Michigan, to its list of America’s 15 best burgers, praising the Ghost Burger with smashed beef, American cheese, lettuce, and house-made dill pickle mayo.

A local woman thought she was getting help online, but it turned into a financial nightmare. Let’s talk about how these scams are evolving.

Yelp data reveals Michigan’s best seafood spot, and it’s not on a coastline.

Warmer weather is here, but West Michigan vets warn this is a particularly bad year for ticks. They aren't just in the woods anymore—they are in your backyard. Here is how to keep your dog safe.

A new USPS report reveals that Michigan is one of the absolute worst states in America for dog attacks on mail carriers, ranking number 9 in the nation after a total of 174 harrowing incidents were reported last year alone.