A 46-year-old Maryland man visiting family in Michigan turned a quick stop on his way to the airport into a life-changing $1 million lottery win that he almost forgot to scratch.
Seasonal flooding in Michigan varies in intensity from year to year, but regardless of how severe it is, these floods benefit fish and other aquatic species.
As the weather warms up, Michiganders begin to clean up their yards. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has made it easier for residents to get burn permits.
The winter of 2025–2026 was among the harshest ever recorded across much of Michigan, and the extreme conditions also contributed to a new record being set at the Mackinac Bridge.
West Michigan’s Moo-ville Creamery, known for award-winning flavors, is opening a fifth location in a historic Richland barn. Over 40 flavors, soft serve, sundaes, shakes, and more await ice cream fans.
Two Michigan towns are getting national attention again, with Ludington and Mackinac Island both landing in the top 10 of USA Today’s Best Historic Small Town rankings—and moving up from last year.
Traverse City is gaining national attention after being named one of the best small-town food scenes in America for 2026, climbing higher in this year’s rankings.