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The author shares why the Midwest — with its practical spirit, polite people, changing seasons, and slower lifestyle — fits her personality better than anywhere else.

Michigan is home to several high-performing school districts, including the top 25 ranked for 2026.

Flying from DTW this spring break? These 10 destination airports cause the biggest delays for Michigan travelers.

Speakeasies aren’t just big-city novelties. While Hunã is turning heads in Ann Arbor, 118 Proof in Portland has been serving up secretive vibes, crafted cocktails, and serious personality right here in Mid-Michigan.

The former late-night host is opening up about the final time he saw Rob and Michele Reiner — just hours before the couple was found dead in Los Angeles.

From restaurants shaped like UFOs to those serving mouth-watering menu items we need in the U.S., here is a look at fascinating McDonald's locations from around the world.

Ridge Williams’ 2020 shooting in Flint remains unsolved. Now featured as the 3 of Hearts in Michigan’s Cold Case Deck, Crime Stoppers hopes someone comes forward with answers.

Downtown Webberville has changed quite a bit over the last 125+ years. Here are some comparisons...

Meet Benny the Beard Fisher—a giant recycled troll in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Installed in 2023, he’s become a beloved photo spot on the Manistique River.

This Michigan Island has the largest Native American cemetery in the United States, with enough snakes, poison ivy, and mosquitoes to keep you away...

An Ingham County man hit a $1 million Michigan Lottery win after buying a Millionaire Maker scratch-off in Lansing. He chose the lump sum and plans to pay off his house and buy a new truck.

Michigan has four cities on Orkin’s top 50 bed bug list. If you’re headed out for spring break, check your hotel for these unwelcome guests first.

Bundle up! The Brrr Crawl returns to Downtown Lansing this Saturday with hourly bar stops, drink deals, and a free punch card kickoff at Midtown Brewing at 4 pm.

Ah, the springtime ritual is upon us again, where setting clocks means losing sleep and gaining confusion, especially for those old-fashioned timers.

Originally called "Cedar" and briefly as "Williamstown", the village of Williamston has been around since 1834. Here's history in a nutshell and old photos from well over 100 years ago...

Here are more old Michigan Main Streets, the way they appeared from 1900 to the 1950s! This time from Bangor to Scottville...

PetalPop Café, a floral-inspired breakfast and lunch café, is set to open in Lansing.