A Michigan State Park Assailant May Have Resurfaced after 4 Years

The fall of 2021 saw two reports of women being attacked at Grand Mere State Park near Stevensville about 20 miles north of the Indiana line. The case appears to have gone cold with no new reports, or attacks, reported since then. But a curious...

New, free trolley takes you from shops to shore in this Lake Michigan beach town

ST. JOSEPH, MI -- If your perfect, lazy beach day includes sand, sun, sundaes and most importantly no parking fees then there’s a new ride for you. Visit Southwest Michigan just introduced a free trolley taking visitors from the shops to the...

Funded by tourism

Photo courtesy of Visit Keweenaw Bete Grise Beach —The Keweenaw County Road Commission received $4,000 from Visit Keweenaw's Destination Development Fund to go towards outdoor seating for the Bete Grise Roadside Park. Jesse Wiederhold of Visit...

This Michigan Brunch Spot Was Just Crowned the State’s Best

I'm big on breakfast—eggs, bacon, pancakes—what's not to love? The only thing that makes it better is stretching into a leisurely brunch with cocktails! Michigan has no shortage of brunch hotspots, but one restaurant has just been crowned the...

Say Goodbye to This Annoying TSA Rule at Michigan Airports

Michigan travelers can rejoice as TSA just announced a major change coming to airports throughout the U.S., including those in the state. For many years, it felt like we were practically getting undressed just to get through airport security....

Metro Detroiter to be charged in Amish buggy crash in mid-Michigan

A 22-year-old Livonia man is expected to be arraigned later this week in Gladwin County after being arrested Friday for operating while intoxicated causing injury to two Amish residents. The man, whose name has not been released pending...

Boy Buried Alive at Michigan Beach, Saved by CPR

Imagine this: you're on a beach in Michigan. One minute, your kid is laughing, digging in the sand. The next? They're gone. Buried alive. That's exactly what happened on July 4, 2025, at Silver Lake State Park Beach. A Michigan Beach Day Turns...

When It’s Legal to Light Up Your Leftover Fireworks in Michigan

If I were the 4th of July, I'd feel a bit singled out. This is the holiday that shows up in Michigan with freedom, hot dogs, sunburns, and a sky full of sparkles and sizzles. Yet somehow, it's the only major holiday whose main...

TSA is ending its ‘shoes off' policy at some airports and travelers have thoughts

Next time you fly, you may be able to keep your shoes on. “No one wants to be taking off their shoes and, like, walking around. That's kind of disgusting, and then you have to put your shoes back on, and you got to rush through your flight,” said...

Canada Day trips to Detroit down; July 4 trips steady, tunnel CEO says

Tunnel traffic from Windsor to Detroit was down around eight per cent on Canada Day compared with Canada Day 2024, according to the tunnel's CEO. But nearly as many Americans came to Canada this year as last year. Traffic to and from the U.S.,...

Pure Michigan joins Amazon Prime Day with statewide hotel deals

For the first time ever, Pure Michigan is participating in an Amazon Prime Day promotion that offers travel deals to destinations across the state, including at several west side hotels. The state’s travel and tourism advertising campaign housed...

One of Michigan’s Most Popular Campgrounds to Close Until 2027

Yesterday was the last day that one of Michigan's most popular campgrounds would be open for the next year and a half. Staff braced for the Fourth of July and National Cherry Festival crowds for one final weekend before closing the gates at...

Which city is 'most boring' in the US? Where 2 Michigan cities stand in the rankings

Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan, were ranked as moderately boring, falling in the middle of the list. The most boring cities were primarily located in the South and Midwest, with Jacksonville, Florida, ranking as the most boring overall. The...

Beach Hazard statement in effect at Lake Michigan beaches

Eastern Iowa City Ranks #1 for Travelers Looking to ‘Townsize’ This Year

If you aren't familiar with the term "townsize," you're not alone. I wasn't either, but it is a simple, logical term Gen Zers have glommed onto. Searches for "townsizing" are up a whopping 4700% in the past year alone. To townsize or townsizing is...

Sherrone Moore's Michigan recruiting heater matches best of Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh was in charge of 10 recruiting classes during his time as Michigan football coach. Five ranked inside the top 10 nationally, but four were outside the top 15 in the country, which includes a No. 37 mark in 2015 when he had six weeks...

Nearly a dozen people drowned in Michigan waters over July 4 weekend. What to know 

Locations included private ponds, inland lakes, and Lake Michigan. Victims ranged in age from a 5-year-old boy to an 86-year-old man. Lack of life jackets and alcohol consumption appear to be factors in some incidents. Nearly a dozen people lost...

Pure Michigan & The Aroma Labs partner for new fragrances celebrating all 4 seasons

(WXYZ) — Pure Michigan is partnering up with Michigan-based fragrance company The Aroma Labs for new seasonal scents for a travel initiative. According to Pure Michigan, the first scent is a summer-themed fragrance called "FRESH" and it will...

Warren police fatally shoot armed suspect in Detroit after gunfight

Warren police fatally shot an armed suspect Tuesday near Detroit City Airport after he fired at officers while fleeing from them, officials said. The shooting happened at about 3:10 a.m. in the area of Castle and Montlieu avenues near Van Dyke...

Save the Date: Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale is Back

It pains me to pay full retail. In this economy?! Every penny counts. Get ready for three days of deals, treasures, and a few oddities as Michigan's longest garage sale is set to return this summer-- ever been? It's a must-do for any and all...