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Beloved book store, Books & Mortar, is officially returning to Cherry Street in Grand Rapids after local buyers stepped in to purchase the shop following its closure announcement.

There's a six-month-old puppy named Zero who's looking for her people — and her story is worth a few minutes of your time.

National Lighthouse Day falls on August 7th this year, and Tawas Point is the place to be.

What started as a relaxing boat trip on Lake Huron quickly turned into a rescue mission after two friends discovered a raccoon hiding on board that jumped straight into the open water.

A Michigan family turned a Father's Day scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $8 million jackpot, splitting the top prize equally between a dad and his two sons.

A new scam is targeting families with loved ones in Michigan jails and prisons. Fraudsters are sending fake Attorney General emails via JPay promising early inmate release for money. Here is how to spot the scam and report it.

Clear your appetite, Grand Rapids! Michigan Street Poutine Week returns September 16th through 27th for 12 glorious days of over-the-top, cheesy, gravy-smothered creations. Taste wild builds across 15 local kitchens and vote for the best.

Baby formula, razor blades, printer ink — the list of what walks out of Target without being paid for is longer and stranger than you'd think.

West Michigan's long summer nights are numbered. Tonight's sunset is the last one at 9 p.m. or later for the year.

A viral video involving a fake ID accusation and a poured drink at an East Grand Rapids restaurant led to police involvement, but law enforcement confirmed no crimes were committed.

The Detroit Tigers traded two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the LA Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline in exchange for top prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith.

A new interactive map from the New York Times breaks down Michigan's ancestry county by county, and the results are fascinating.

With the announcement that Nick Fink's Bar, running in Grand Rapids for 137 years, is now for sale, we've collected some of West Michigan's longest running businesses.

Grand Rapids’ favorite briny event is back! Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm hosts its 3rd Annual Pickle Fest this weekend featuring pickle pizza, live music, and farm fun. Tickets are $8.95.

A new Spanish-inspired taproom and tapas bar, Panoramic Beverage Company, is set to open in downtown Saugatuck this August. Expect European-style beers, Spanish vermouth, and custom small-plate pairings right in the heart of town.

Somewhere in Southwest Michigan, residents across the street from a data center are losing sleep — not over electricity bills or water use, but over a sound they're calling a demonic scream.

Eminem is auctioning 117 pairs of hand-signed sneakers from his personal 20-year vault. Proceeds benefit disadvantaged Metro Detroit youth through the Marshall Mathers Foundation. Bidding launches online August 25 at 1 p.m.

People waited hours inside and outside Yesterdog just hoping to catch a glimpse of Josh and Jase. We talked to the owners to see how their visit has affected business.