100.5 The River

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.

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.

Last year's catastrophic ice storm took down millions of trees, and now those dried-out downed trees are being blamed for Michigan's elevated wildfire risk this spring.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

If your neighbor is mowing at the crack of dawn, here is what Grand Rapids noise rules actually say about legal lawnmower start times.

A pothole so deep you could see the rebar tore through at least six vehicles near the West River Drive exit on US-131 in Comstock Park.

After being closed for a few years, The Parlor ice cream shop has reopened at Cherry Hill Market in Grand Rapids East Hills neighborhood.

A small Michigan airport ranks among the most stressful in the U.S. due to delays and cancellations.