New deer hunting rules: Michigan DNR announced expanded access to public and private lands for early and late antlerless firearm seasons, effective August 1 to address declining hunter numbers — learn what this means for your season.
Saugatuck beyond the beaches: This Lake Michigan town draws over 2 million visitors a year for its vibrant art scene, waterfront dining, boutique shopping and LGBTQ+ welcoming atmosphere as much as its famous sandy shores — find out why.
Lansing’s BBQ scene sizzles: Lansing has been named one of Michigan’s top 14 barbecue cities in a Lawnstarter survey, and these five smokehouses—from award-winning Meat Southern BBQ and Smoke ’N Pig to Saddleback, Gravity Smokehouse and Capital City BBQ—serve up everything from meat mountains to BBQ flatbreads — find out which to try.
AI meets real-world waste: Woodchuck AI’s smart dumpsters use advanced sorting tech to turn landfill-bound materials into clean biomass for energy and everyday products, creating a circular economy in Michigan — find out how.
Michigan bed bug hot spots: Four Michigan cities—Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and Lansing—landed on Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List, with Detroit at No. 3 and Grand Rapids at No. 7. Bed bugs can hitchhike into homes and hotels, disrupting your sleep — learn what to watch for.
Air 1uality alert: Canadian wildfire smoke has prompted a statewide alert through Monday, creating poor to very unhealthy air and prompting health warnings for sensitive groups — find out what precautions to take.
Big Sable’s new webcam: Stream a west-facing fisheye view from the 112-foot Big Sable Point Lighthouse at Ludington State Park without the 1.8-mile hike or 130-step climb — find out how to watch it live.
Michigan private college closing: Siena Heights University will close in 2026, prompting experts to warn that other small private colleges may not be far behind — find out.
Widower’s old-school love hunt: 80-year-old Brian Kitchen spends his days taping self-made flyers to poles across Michigan’s Thumb, promising honesty and companionship in hopes of finding a new partner — find out if his flyers spark a second chance at love.
Safety upgrades on the way: The FAA’s $2.4 million grant secured by Rep. Hillary Scholten will fund taxiway rehabs, lighting upgrades and capacity expansions at Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport — find out what’s next.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- White Rock School Museum preserves rural education
- NMCAA aids homeowners after March ice storm
- Report turkey sightings to DNR
- Michigan police cruiser ranks second in contest
- SE Michigan communities secure thousands for trails
- Michigan sues builder over alleged customer ripoffs
- University of Michigan offers binding Early Decision
