West Michigan News

Looking for budget-friendly summer activities? Blandford Nature Center and Kent County are bringing low-cost nature programs to 6 parks, with classes including sensory walks, nature art, birding, and kayaking.

As Ann Arbor takes a bold step against gas-powered leaf blowers, the air is buzzing with opinions on what's next for yard work.

Holland’s restaurant scene keeps expanding with new openings, including Shore by deBoer, Lovejoy, Cottage Inn, and Tulip City Bar & Grill. Now Repp’s Landing joins the mix with a lakeshore-focused menu and full bar.

The deBoer Bakkerij family has opened Shore by deBoer in Holland, a new breakfast and lunch spot continuing decades of baking and hospitality.

Ever noticed how gas prices can vary like the weather? Just wait until you hear about the surprising gap between Michigan and Indiana.

West Michigan outdoor movie nights are back with 20+ screenings across parks, lakeshores, and downtown spots. Movies range from kid-friendly flicks like Zootopia 2 to grown-up picks like Sinners and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Mackinac Island is buzzing with tension as locals fight against rising ferry costs that could put a damper on summertime visits. This story is heating up.

A new waterfront restaurant, Marker 14, has opened in Saugatuck along the Kalamazoo River at the former Mermaid Bar site, bringing seafood, cocktails, and patio dining back to the historic 340 Water St. location.

A popular Hudsonville ice cream stand, Country Sundae, is for sale at a reduced price after decades in business and is ready for new ownership.

Northern Michigan got snow day forgiveness. West Michigan didn't. Here's where things stand as summer approaches.