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Cascade couple of 31 years makes dream a reality, opens charcuterie storefront
Behind Graze Craze's new store on 28th Street in Cascade is a couple who have been married for 31 years — and they're putting the "cute" in "charcuterie." → Read More
'Superheroes': Muskegon Co. firefighters enter burning home to save 5 puppies from fire
The team of rescuers even went back to visit the puppies at the shelter before they find their forever homes. → Read More
6-year-old girl from small Michigan town needs votes to win adaptive bike
Eliana's disorder makes it hard for her to do most day-to-day activities by herself, but biking is one thing she doesn't want to give up. → Read More
'Unique' Donut and Beer Festival coming to Grand Rapids expected to sell out
The festival has set up shop in several other West Michigan cities in the past, including Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, and it has sold out every time. → Read More
What were those lights in the sky across West Michigan Wednesday night?
Two bright lights in the sky perplexed West Michigan residents Wednesday night. → Read More
Viral video puts small Michigan town on the map
Hamilton High School made national headlines last week, thanks to one sophomore student. It all started right on the school's basketball court. → Read More
Sandy's Donuts prepares thousands of classic paczki for Fat Tuesday, with one small change
Sandy’s employees have been working day and night for months to make tens of thousands of paczki in time for Fat Tuesday. Inflation has made the tradition difficult. → Read More
Sprinkles opens first Grand Rapids location to crowd: 'My dad would be real happy'
Gary VanderStelt Sr. opened the first Sprinkles location in Hudsonville nearly 10 years ago. His son has expanded the business and runs it with a whole lot of heart. → Read More
'Get a job': Plainfield Twp. business hit twice by catalytic converter thefts
Catalytic converter thefts in Kent County jumped more than 800% in just two years. One Plainfield Township business owner is feeling the brunt of it. → Read More
Single mom who went back to school to set example for kids hits fundraising goal for new business
Cassandra Tiensivu of Comstock Park has hit her fundraising goal for her new small business, which she says is "an immensely good feeling." → Read More
'They left her for dead': Muskegon Co. mom of 4 seriously hurt after driver runs her off road, drives away
Police say the driver slid on ice, hitting Torie McGough's car and slamming them both into the guardrail. Her family says her car then flipped into a ditch. → Read More
'That's West Michigan': Holland shelter's entire food supply replenished just days after fire
A West Michigan emergency shelter is feeling a torrent of support from their community after a fire destroyed most of their food supply last Friday. → Read More
West Michigan woman opening first-of-its-kind high tea room on Wealthy
Melissa Langley has been obsessed with all things British since Prince Charles and Diana's wedding. She decided to bring a taste of England to West Michigan. → Read More
Single mom goes back to school at same college as daughters, creates art business
Cassandra Tiensivu, a stay-at-home mom of 18 years, decided to go back to school to show her kids the importance of education. She found a new passion along the way. → Read More
'Guardian angels' comfort family of 4 on roadside after head-on crash in Muskegon
A couple was driving home from a family party with their toddler and baby in the back seat when a car jumped the median and hit them head-on in Muskegon. → Read More
Michigan woman tells story of 'mother's intuition' that saved son from golf ball-sized tumor
While many may have missed the signs, 5-year-old Kole's mom knew something was wrong. She calls it a gut instinct, and it could've saved her son's life. → Read More
Box of puppies found on the side of Ottawa Co. road during storm, taken in by shelter
Thanks to the help of a West Michigan shelter, they're now safe and sound, on the road to forever homes after what could've been a deadly storm. → Read More
The most haunted place in West Michigan may be this Grand Haven restaurant
Employees of the restaurant have been experiencing haunted encounters at the Grand Haven restaurant for decades. We visited to put the rumors to rest for good. → Read More
Check out when experts predict Michigan's foliage will be at its most colorful
Michiganders are anxiously awaiting the stunning signs of autumn that will soon descend upon our state, but when can we expect this change? → Read More
Hand cyclist from Lowell wins four gold medals with Team USA
Kate Brim, a 23-year-old from Lowell, said her injury "lit a fire" in her that made her want to compete. Now, she's a world champion. → Read More