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Babe’s Corner is leaving its longtime Lansing location for a new downtown home with Strange Matter and Bangos. Here's when the move is happening.

Michigan probably has more towns that have the same name as other states - than any other state in the country. This time, we take a look at three separate "jerseys"...

One of Michigan's coolest ghost towns was more of a strip of homes with no neighborhood blocks, but it became the #1 producer of mint in the world. Here's a look at what's left of Mentha in Van Buren County...

Michigan’s Beaver Island Retreat earned a flawless five-star TripAdvisor rating, making it the best-reviewed campground in America among hundreds of sites.

Five Michigan restaurants made Midwest Living’s list of 18 best foods and drinks tried in 2025, featuring dishes from Detroit to Saugatuck.

Michigan winters are brutal — but snowplow names like Droppin’ Salt Like It’s Hot make it fun. Explore favorite MDOT snowplow names by region.

Aldi plans to open more than 180 new U.S. stores by 2026, and Michigan is included as part of that expansion. New locations will boost access to affordable groceries.

East Lansing has opened the Hannah Community Center as a warming shelter while dangerous wind chills sweep across Mid-Michigan.

Snow fleas — tiny black springtails — crawl on melting snow in Michigan as temperatures warm. They’re harmless and a quirky sign winter may be loosening its grip.

Blowing snow created dangerous whiteout conditions that triggered a massive 100-vehicle pileup on I-196 near Grand Rapids. Several people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.

Around for many decades, this familiar souvenir shop now sits alone and deserted on Houghton Lake Drive...remember? Here's a reminder...

A witness claims he experienced some kind of supernormal activity in this restaurant bathroom. Do ghosts go to the bathroom?

Two Michigan Meijer stores are testing out new, futuristic bottle return machines.

The long-time East Lansing favorite Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine is opening a second restaurant in Okemos in 2026.

97.5 NOW-FM is giving away tickets to Pitbull and Lil Jon at Acrisure Amphitheatre on September 10. Listen at 8:05 each morning for your chance to win.

A nationwide recall now includes several Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars sold in Michigan after routine testing found possible Salmonella contamination.

Mid-Michigan is under winter weather alerts, with forecasts ranging from 1–3″ widely but up to 10″ possible in spots like Ionia, Nashville, and Vermontville through Tuesday.

Michigan drivers loathe roundabouts and new data shows which 10 have the most crashes, though modern designs reduce serious injuries. Follow navigation rules to stay safe.