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Kalkaska Festival of Trees returns Nov. 6 with family day and raffle prizes

A man has died in Battle Creek after being hit by a vehicle as he was riding his bicycle, according to police.

Fall colors are starting to disappear with windy and cooler weather taking over West Michigan.

Central Michigan University men's basketball coach Andy Bronkema has been placed on leave.

BUCKLEY — Noah’s A.R.C. Buckley, an animal rescue co-founded by Noah Morgan and Katelyn Burke, currently provides shelter and care for more than 150 animals. The operation grew out of a single property that originally came with one horse. They officially became a non-profit in 2024. The rescue…

Mount Pleasant-headquartered Isabella Bank has officially entered the Grand Rapids area with its acquisition of Grand River Bank.

Several organizations and restaurants are offering free Thanksgiving meals to their communities across West Michigan.

Newsom said he is changing the penalty for all 548 death row inmates to life without parole.

Five people from southeastern Michigan have taken plea deals for their roles in a plot to kidnap, rob and assault two people related to a viral video.

A 53-year-old Hollywood, Fla., man was arraigned Wednesday in 86th District Court on felony charges following an alleged assault at a hotel in Eastbay Township.

LIV Golf is shuttering after five years that fractured the sport's landscape, announcing Thursday in bankruptcy court it plans to wind down operations instead of launching a new version because it didn't have enough support.

Freedom Fuel stations have drawn in customers with cheap gas. A recent lawsuit claims the company hasn't fully paid for the gas they sell. The post Freedom Fuel gas stations offer low prices while being sued for not paying supplier appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM .

A new deli is getting ready to open in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood with a simple goal: to offer "really great sandwiches" at affordable prices.

Michigan Democrats have won control of both the state House and Senate, flipping 11 House seats and expanding their majority in the Senate.

Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are collaborating to collect urine during this Saturday's rivalry football game to create nutrient-rich fertilizer through a process known as peecycling.

United Airlines will launch new seasonal nonstop service from Traverse City to Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport beginning June 19, 2027

Setup has officially begun for the fourth annual Christkindl Markt, an outdoor holiday market opening on Nov. 18 outside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

A second bat in Grand Traverse County has tested positive for rabies this year after being found inside a local residence, health officials confirmed Thursday.

Bishop James Williams says the newly elected senator needs to continue advocating for accessible healthcare expansion. The post The Metro: Detroit church leader tells El-Sayed, ‘Do not abandon the message’ appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM .

John and Becky Duffey are designating the large gift to the FOR SPARTA initiative.

TRAVERSE CITY — The Downtown Development Authority will host Shop Your Community Day on November 7th. Since 2005 the event has encouraged local shopping and community support. Shoppers can select from six categories of causes on a ballot at checkout, including animals, education and the…

Discover unique events in metro Detroit happening Nov. 5-12. The post Diwali celebrations and cozy Detroit events to kick off November | Metro Events Guide appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM .

A 39-year-old Alpena man faces multiple felony drug charges after fleeing state police on a motorcycle and crashing in Alpena County with methamphetamine, cocaine, and cash in his possession.

The Walker-based grocery giant Meijer is among several chains named in a U.S. International Trade Commission complaint alleging their participation in the sale of shrimp farmed and processed by forced labor in India.

The cause of the break is under investigation.

Layoffs are on the table as Grand Rapids-headquartered Northpointe Bank looks to sell its residential mortgage origination business, though Northpointe says the acquiring company plans to offer jobs to some workers.

The Lansing Sports Commission held its first sports tourism summit

On Saturday, the Portage branch of YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo will host its second annual Adaptive Field Day from noon to 2 p.m.

One person was found dead following a house fire west of Belding Thursday morning, police say.

Chippewa County voters approved four millage proposals on the ballot, with each measure securing majority support

Leelanau Christian Neighbors announced its annual participation in the Northwest Michigan Toys for Tots drive as part of its 2026 Holiday Needs Program. The collection campaign runs from Nov. 9 through Dec. 16 to provide holiday gifts for local children and teenagers in need.

Sirens will sound across Kent County at noon Friday, but it’s a test, not an emergency.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A shooting at an Iowa post office left three people injured Thursday, authorities said. Des Moines police that the suspect has been detained. The main post office is just north of downtown Des Moines and across the street from one of the city’s main hospitals.

Charlevoix Public Schools voters approved a two-year operating millage proposal, with 3,030 voting yes and 1,901 voting no.

North Central Michigan College in Petosskey has partnered with America’s Cutting Edge to offer specialized training in computer numerical control machining and manufacturing.

Two people are OK after a seaplane partially submerged following an aborted takeoff from a lake in Oakland County.

Beginning Thursday night, visitors to Crawlspace Comedy Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo can attend the annual Kalamazoo Improv Festival, featuring more than 20 Midwest live comedy acts and improv teams.

Demolition could get underway soon on the old Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Grand Rapids.

Charlevoix voters rejected a proposal to extend City Council members’ terms from two years to four years.

The couple will be sentenced in January.