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Lansing Pride 2025: Events, Resources & Support for LGBTQ+
We've compiled a list of resources and tools for those in the LGBTQ+ Community this June, as well as events you can attend here in the Mid-Michigan area.

4 Midwestern Polite Rage Moments Every Michigander Knows
We’re polite in Michigan… until you block the Meijer aisle or steal our potluck dish. Here are our top “smile now, rant later” moments.

How to Keep Cool in Michigan Without Breaking the Bank
Scorching temps? Sky-high electric bills? These budget-friendly Michigan cooling hacks will help you beat the heat without sweating your wallet.

Ozark, Michigan: Now Considered a Ghost Town
Sitting all by itself in the U.P. wilderness, is the former town of Ozark...

Former 1880s Brothel in Hillsdale is Now a Brewery
It may have been used for various businesses over the years, but the original was the most intriguing...

Two Major Michigan Manufacturers to Close Plants
Two major manufacturers, Marshall Excelsior and Howard Miller, will close multiple plants in Michigan by next year, citing tariffs, high costs, and a weak housing market.

Top Build-Your-Own Salad Spots in Greater Lansing
Had enough burgers and fries? Allow me to introduce you to the best salad bars in town.

Win Tickets to the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival
Enter to win your way into the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival at Adado Riverfront Park — two days of wings, music, and pure delicious fun!

Win Jonas Brothers Tickets for Little Caesars Arena
The Jonas Brothers are hitting Little Caesars Arena, and 97.5 NOW FM wants to send you there! Listen at 8 AM and play in the app for more chances to win.

This Rare McDonald's has Black Arches Instead of Yellow
Just when you thought all arches were "golden."

Tariffs Are About to Crush Your Holiday Budget in Michigan
Tariffs are about to drain your holiday budget — groceries, toys, cars, even local stores in Michigan are feeling it. Inventory costs up, prices rising, and small businesses may have to shut down.

Target Recalls Frosted Sugar Cookies Over Wood Contamination
Target has recalled Favorite Day Frosted Sugar Cookies due to possible wood contamination. Over 12,000 packages are affected—check your batch before your next late-night snack.

Popular Chain Bringing Ice Cream and Burgers to East Lansing
Sweet news: East Lansing is getting a new ice cream spot.

Secret Thing Mail Carriers Do to Your Bills That You Don't Notice
Believe it or not, the way your mail is organized could change your whole mood when you check the mailbox.

Is Your Favorite JCPenney Closing Soon? Here’s What To Know
The winds of change are blowing through local malls as JCPenney's future hangs in the balance. What does this mean for our shopping spots?

Could Halloween Costumes Become a Luxury in Michigan?
Thanks to tariffs, Halloween costumes in Michigan could cost twice as much in 2025. Retailers are scrambling, but kids? They’ll just grab toilet paper.

Michigan Opium Dens: Historic Fact or Fabrication?
Most major cities across America had hidden opium dens...Michigan was no exception...

Mike Hill’s Legacy: Golf, Hard Work, and Brooklyn Memories
Legendary golfer Mike Hill passed away at 86 on August 4. With 3 PGA wins and 18 on the Senior Tour, he rooted his legacy deep in Brooklyn, MI, teaching life lessons on and off the course he owned.