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See bird’s-eye view of new Lake Michigan Park
See bird’s-eye view of new Lake Michigan Park
Dune Harbor Park in Norton Shores is Muskegon County’s newest and largest park.
Cory Morse
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    Alleged drunken driver in fatal birthday party crash charged with 2 counts of murder
    Satanists’ prayer at Ottawa County Board meeting may cause stir, but should it?
    Satanists’ prayer at Ottawa County Board meeting may cause stir, but should it?
    A representative of The Satanic Temple of West Michigan is scheduled to offer prayer at the April 23 Ottawa County Board meeting.
    John Tunison
      Wolverine Confidential: Michigan spring game, QB competition, recruiting
      Wolverines
      Wolverine Confidential: Michigan spring game, QB competition, recruiting
      Podcast: Is Michigan's 2024 starting QB currently on the roster? Plus, a spring game recap and recruiting news.
      Ryan ZukeAaron McMann
      Vote for Metro Detroit Spring Athlete of the Week for April 15-21 competition
      Vote for Metro Detroit Spring Athlete of the Week for April 15-21 competition
      Vote as often as you want for the Metro Detroit Spring Athlete of the Week and spread the word until 9 a.m. on Friday.
      Jared Purcell
      One of the top 10 cultural scenes in the entire US is in a small Michigan city
      Life
      One of the top 10 cultural scenes in the entire US is in a small Michigan city
      This place ranks right up there with places in Colorado, Arizona, California and New Mexico.
      Edward Pevos

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        Frozen Four recap, spring game preview

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        Police ID brother and sister killed in boat club crash, give status update on other victims
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        Police ID brother and sister killed in boat club crash, give status update on other victims
        Matt Durr
        Ask Amy: Uncle who ghosted young kids after their dad died doesn’t learn his lesson
        Advice
        Ask Amy: Uncle who ghosted young kids after their dad died doesn’t learn his lesson
        Amy Dickinson
        Mother, 26, dies after crash, 3-year-old daughter seriously injured
        Mother, 26, dies after crash, 3-year-old daughter seriously injured
        Justine Lofton
        Dear Abby: DNA match prompts man to reach out to find birth parent
        Advice
        Dear Abby: DNA match prompts man to reach out to find birth parent
        Abigail Van Buren

        News

        A Michigan city has the Best Main Street in America, USA Today ranking says
        Ann Arbor
        A Michigan city has the Best Main Street in America, USA Today ranking says
        It's the only city from Michigan to make the 2024 list.
        Makayla Coffee
          Clothing store that’s a mall staple announces bankruptcy, closing 2 Michigan stores
          News
          Clothing store that’s a mall staple announces bankruptcy, closing 2 Michigan stores
          Matt Durr
          Months of closures coming with big Ann Arbor street reconfiguration project
          Lucas Smolcic Larson
          These are the 50 highest rated Michigan high schools in the new U.S. News rankings
          Ann Arbor
          These are the 50 highest rated Michigan high schools in the new U.S. News rankings
          Martin Slagter
          Woman accused of stabbing driver in back with scissors after freeway crash
          Justine Lofton
          Weather
          Thunderstorms to switch to snow in parts of Michigan on Tuesday
          Tanda Gmiter
          Judge rules against man seeking dismissal after 5 years in jail without trial
          Judge rules against man seeking dismissal after 5 years in jail without trial
          Joey Oliver
          Ann Arbor man sentenced to 1 year in jail for child pornography crimes
          Jordyn Pair
          This Great Lakes freighter had a cameo in a popular movie. You can see it today near Saginaw.
          Joey Oliver
          2024 cleanup days set in Washtenaw County. Here’s when you can drop off bulky waste
          2024 cleanup days set in Washtenaw County. Here’s when you can drop off bulky waste
          Lucas Smolcic Larson
          Bridge closures will affect travel on I-94 and U.S. 127 in Jackson County
          Chloe Miller
          Ann Arbor
          $62.4M in state loans to help bring 250 affordable housing units to Ann Arbor
          Ryan Stanton
          Hammer-wielding man arrested after breaking into Southwest Michigan house
          Hammer-wielding man arrested after breaking into Southwest Michigan house
          Aya Miller
          Saginaw and Bay City News
          Michigan Sugar’s sweet new plant will produce 80M more pounds of sugar annually
          Heather Jordan
          Ann Arbor
          Tiny homes on Washtenaw County farm must be removed, officials argue in court
          Lucas Smolcic Larson
          New online dashboard shows over 55,000 trips on 3 Ann Arbor bikeways in 2024
          New online dashboard shows over 55,000 trips on 3 Ann Arbor bikeways in 2024
          Ryan Stanton
          What do riders think of plans for the new Ypsilanti Transit Center?
          Sophia Kalakailo

          Sports

          Kyle Meinke’s final 2024 mock draft: Lions fortify O-line with nation’s top center
          Kyle Meinke’s final 2024 mock draft: Lions fortify O-line with nation’s top center
          Jackson Powers-Johnson could back up every position on the interior of the offensive line before moving into a starting role in Year 2.
          Kyle Meinke
            Sherrone Moore stays under the radar as challenges mount for Michigan
            Sherrone Moore stays under the radar as challenges mount for Michigan
            Aaron McMann
            Former Tigers infielder returns to big leagues with big blast
            Evan Woodbery
            Michigan gets commitment from Lorenzo Cason, a former FAU recruit
            Michigan gets commitment from Lorenzo Cason, a former FAU recruit
            Ryan Zuke
            Why I think the Lions will take Oregon’s Jackson-Powers Johnson in NFL draft
            Kyle Meinke
            Sports
            LeBron James rips officiating, replay center after Lakers blow 20-point lead
            Brandon Champion
            Veteran Big Ten linebacker realizes dream by transferring to Michigan State
            Veteran Big Ten linebacker realizes dream by transferring to Michigan State
            Matt Wenzel
            O-linemen U? Michigan could have up to six drafted this weekend
            Aaron McMann
            2024 NFL draft: Lions could look for special teams depth despite loaded LB room
            Benjamin Raven
            Michigan native throws 9th no-hitter in GVSU baseball history
            Michigan native throws 9th no-hitter in GVSU baseball history
            Patrick Nothaft
            Tigers
            How to Watch the Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays - MLB (4/23/24) | Channel, Stream, Preview
            Tyler Kuehl
            High School Sports
            Vote for the MLive Muskegon spring sports Athlete of the Week for April 15-20
            Josh VanDyke
            2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Capitals v. Rangers, Predators v. Canucks and more | How to watch Tuesday’s games, channel, preview
            Sports
            2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Capitals v. Rangers, Predators v. Canucks and more | How to watch Tuesday’s games, channel, preview
            Tyler Kuehl
            High School Sports
            Michigan football nets commitment from FGR all-state athlete
            Greg Wickliffe
            Wolverines
            Jack Tuttle remains a factor as Michigan’s QB search spills into summer
            Aaron McMann
            Vote for the Grand Rapids-area spring sports Athlete of the Week for April 15-20
            Vote for the Grand Rapids-area spring sports Athlete of the Week for April 15-20
            Patrick Nothaft
            Wolverines
            Michigan lands first commit under Sherrone Moore – a top-50 recruit
            Ryan Zuke

            Life

            Luxury meets cozy at this colonial bed and breakfast in Michigan’s top beach town
            Luxury meets cozy at this colonial bed and breakfast in Michigan’s top beach town
            Saugatuck's first inn, opened in 1937, has been highlighted by the New York Times and USA Today as a top pick for travelers.
            Lindsay Moore
              ‘Mr. Worldwide’ to perform at a Michigan amphitheater with T-Pain
              ‘Mr. Worldwide’ to perform at a Michigan amphitheater with T-Pain
              Edward Pevos
              Michigan Prom
              Our 10 favorite photos that show joy, style at Portage Northern’s prom
              Devin Anderson-Torrez
              Weekend brunch, Cupola Bar updates: What’s new at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel for 2024
              Life
              Weekend brunch, Cupola Bar updates: What’s new at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel for 2024
              Tanda Gmiter
              Life
              New 377-acre park weaves around two inland lakes, sits on Lake Michigan
              Lindsay Moore
              Life
              Pink full moon, Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week
              Leada Gore
              Rock stars react to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions: ‘I’m a little bit in shock’
              Rock stars react to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions: ‘I’m a little bit in shock’
              EmilyAnn Jackman
              Shopping
              Walmart Flash Deals have big markdowns on grills by Blackstone, Ninja, Weber and more
              Anneice Coady
              Map shows monarch butterflies as they return to Michigan this spring
              Emily Bingham
              Our 10 favorite photos from Fenton’s “Mardi Gras” theme prom
              Michigan Prom
              Our 10 favorite photos from Fenton’s “Mardi Gras” theme prom
              Jake May
              Shopping
              Sam’s Club has a deal on a 1-year membership for just $14
              Anneice Coady
              TV
              A&E’s new ‘Quarter Ton Teen’ chronicles battle with severe obesity
              Mikhayla Dunaj
              How to watch new season of ‘Intervention’ on A&E for free
              TV
              How to watch new season of ‘Intervention’ on A&E for free
              Mikhayla Dunaj
              Life
              Northern Michigan city named among the ‘10 best small town food scenes’ in the US
              Edward Pevos
              Michigan Prom
              Fenton shines on red carpet at ‘Mardi Gras’ theme prom
              Jake May
              Portage Northern’s prom was ‘Written in the Stars’
              Michigan Prom
              Portage Northern’s prom was ‘Written in the Stars’
              Devin Anderson-Torrez
              Life
              Mackinac Island’s fast ferries start running, kicking off spring season
              Tanda Gmiter