Travel: Visiting Philadelphia as America prepares to turn 250

By Dennis Lennox, CP Contributor Sunday, July 06, 2025 Independence Hall at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. | Dennis LennoxAll eyes are on Philadelphia as the United States begins the yearlong countdown to her 250th...

Detroit Lakes fireworks display has been moved to tonight, Saturday, July 5

DETROIT LAKES — You didn’t miss it. The big Independence Day fireworks display at Detroit Lakes City Beach will happen tonight, Saturday, July 5, after being postponed on Friday due to the weather. The fireworks show is set to begin shortly after...

King’s Brass to play Sunday at IR’s Windsor Center

IRON RIVER — A traveling brass group will make a stop on its summer performance tour at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Windsor Center stage in Iron River. The King’s Brass is a Christian musical group consisting of three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba,...

Carmela Ann Vlassis

Carmela Ann Vlassis of Cadillac passed away Thursday afternoon. July 24, 2025. She was 88. She was born on October 27, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Santo & Rosaria (Ballotta) Amara. She graduated from Denby High School in Detroit. On June 15, 1957...

New Bay City cottage bakery offers sourdough bread, sweets to curb processed ingredients

BAY CITY, MI – Being a mom of two travel hockey players, Lexie Richard is on the go a lot of the time. Canada is a popular destination for the sport, so Richard said her family is there often. All the Canadian adventures led to examining the...

Michigan DNR issues warning about fires and dry conditions over holiday weekend

The holiday weekend continues with plenty of fun, family friendly activities like camping. But before you head "up north" to celebrate, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a warning for you: Be mindful of starting fires because some...

Detroit Lakes woman accused of stealing car after owner lets her borrow it

DETROIT LAKES — Bobbi Jo Lacrosse, 50, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony theft. According to court documents, on June 20, a Callaway police officer was on duty when he heard dispatch air over the radio...

Michigan State Football 2025 Positional Preview: Quarterbacks 

Entering the 2025 season under head coach Jonathan Smith’s second year with the Green and White, the Michigan State Spartans’ quarterbacks room is filled with talent and youthful depth, with returning junior Aidan Chiles as the unquestioned...

Beach Hazard statement in effect at Lake Michigan beaches

‘Guilty of having too much fun:’ Outlaw biker from West Michigan details motorcycle brotherhood

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Most people who live in Edward Winterhalder’s quiet West Michigan neighborhood have never seen the cherry red Harley-Davidson motorcycle nestled under its cover in his garage. They don’t know about the 500 plus bikes he’s...

Love pours in for Dallas Cowboys cheerleader after she grabs fan’s attention with beach outfit – ‘obsessed’

DALLAS COWBOYS cheerleader Kylie Dickson got fans' heads turning as she stunned in some summer wear. Kylie, 26, is already a fan favorite in Dallas. 4 Kylie Dickson left fans stunned as she showed off a summer outfitCredit: Instagram...

Europeans Are Asking Canada's Rockies Or U.S. National Parks? The Answer Is Surprisingly Uniting Canadians And Americans

Tensions between Canada and the United States appear to have no end in sight at the moment. Numbers continue to decline month after month in terms of Canadians visiting the United States. Airlines are listening to the trends, cancelling multiple...

1 gas station in cities throughout Ionia County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 19

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ionia County selling...

UP Notable Books List accepting entries for 2025 cycle

Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books. MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association is now accepting submissions for the Upper Peninsula Notable Books List, recognizing outstanding books that capture the spirit, history or...

Cold Temperatures & Major Storms In Michigan's Extended Forecast

Michigan has kicked off a hotter-than-usual summer with record-breaking temperatures across the state. The Great Lakes State has also experienced significant stormy weather, and the extended forecast predicts more severe storms and frigid...

Martha Louise Larson

Martha Louise Larson, beloved wife, mother, grandma, daughter, and sister passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 96, with her daughters by her side. She was born on February 15, 1929 in Cadillac, Michigan to loving parents Glen and Gertude...

Groovy Weekend Events across West Michigan

The Midwest Groove Smooth Jazz & Old School R&B Festival takes over Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids Saturday, celebrating Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The family friendly event features live music all day long with food trucks, drinks...

On This Day in Michigan History: First Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament

LOWELL, Mich. (WILX) - On This Day in Michigan History on July 11, 1973, the very first Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament was played. The event was held in Lowell. What started as a driveway game among friends quickly became a...

Update: Beach hazards statement affecting Muskegon and Ottawa counties until Sunday night

At 4:28 a.m. EDT on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an updated beach hazards statement in effect until 11 p.m. EDT for Muskegon and Ottawa counties. The weather service comments, "High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous...

Forget Europe, small-town USA is the hottest summer travel trend

Travelers are skipping Europe this year as small-town USA becomes the hottest summer travel trend, with more people opting out of major cities for local scenes built around regional culture. Street festivals, lakefront concerts and town-wide...