West Michigan News

A 76-year-old Michigan man won $1.35 million playing the Diamond Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash lottery. He plans to retire early after his big win.

Waymo’s autonomous ride service arrives in Detroit next year, promising safer, tech-driven rides without a human behind the wheel.

Celebrate Veterans Day in Grand Rapids with a free patriotic drone show over the Grand River, honoring our nation’s heroes with lights, art, music, and community.

Grand Rapids commuters are still waiting for I-196 and U.S. 131 construction to end, as MDOT blames cold weather for concrete delays and another project extension.

When many people retire, Arizona and Florida are two of the states that have long been top choices. Michigan has the number one retirement city, and 10 more in the top 100.

As the nation’s longest government shutdown drags on, Michigan SNAP recipients face a 50% cut to food benefits, impacting thousands of families across the state.

This isn't just another concert; it’s Journey’s heartfelt farewell tour, bringing back all those classic anthems we know and love.

It is illegal for corrections officers to have sexual contact with the inmates. One Michigan prison guard allegedly didn't get the memo and is looking at hard time.

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler wins Tigers 1st Golden Glove since Iván Rodríguez did in 2007.

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers surprised the University of Michigan with a performance and launched a new music scholarship honoring his parents, supporting incoming students starting in 2026.

Rockford High’s Beyond the Rock program is raising $15K to add weather forecasting equipment, helping future journalists and meteorologists train early.

If you like lumberjacks, flapjacks, craft beer, live music, cider, great food, and most importantly wearing flannel, get ready for the return of the Flapjack & Flannel Festival.