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Detroit’s Top Sports Station Is Coming to Lansing on 1240 WJIM
Detroit’s biggest sports voices are coming to Lansing. Starting Dec. 1, 1240 WJIM will carry the new 97.1 Detroit Sports Network as 1240 The Ticket, bringing Lions, Tigers, Wings and rivalry talk to Mid-Michigan.

Why Michigan Food Bills Feel Like Luxury
Groceries are rising faster than general inflation in Michigan. The average household spends $1,319 on food monthly, making everyday items feel like luxuries.

Big-Name Chain Stores + Restaurants Closing Locations in 2026
Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Why the Flu Is Lingering Across Michigan
Michigan’s flu season is still going strong in February 2026, with elevated activity, hospitalizations, and outbreaks across the state.

Concert Season Returns to Freedom Hill in 2026
The Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill has announced the first wave of its 2026 concert lineup, with more shows coming soon.

You Can Be in Charge of a Lighthouse in 2026
Michigan’s DNR is accepting applications for people who want to run a lighthouse on Lake Huron for two weeks in 2026.

A Michigan Winter Crime Nobody Talks About
Michigan winter creates “Snow Boogers” in your wheel wells. Kicking them off in public parking lots? That’s bad etiquette.

Meet The Fourteen Michiganders Competing In The 2026 Olympics
The Winter Games kick off February 6, and several familiar hometowns are being represented on the world stage.

Ever Heard of 'Sawmill City'? Better Yet, You Ever Been There?
In St. Clair County lies an amusement area that seems to fly under most of our radars...now's the time to check it out...

Main Street, Michigan: From Ann Arbor to Wolverine, 1890s-1940s
See if YOUR town is listed in this second batch of old Michigan Main Streets...and find out how much your town has changed...

NFL Ticket Prices 2026: Which Teams Hurt Your Wallet Most?
NFL ticket prices vary widely in 2026, with some cities and teams far more expensive than others. WalletHub’s latest rankings reveal which fan markets cost the most — and least — to attend games.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Maps Out Michigan’s March Weather Swings
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says Michigan could get a warm, rainy preview in February before snow and chill return in March then a late-month warmup.

Another Local Southwest Michigan Name Surfaces in Epstein Files
Newly unsealed Epstein documents reference Battle Creek, adding another Southwest Michigan location to the DOJ release.

From Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Came One of the Worst Cereals Ever
Hard to imagine, but from yummy Kellogg's Pop-Tarts came one of the worst-selling Battle Creek cereals ever......

Tigers Pitching Icon Mickey Lolich Dies at 85
Legendary Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich, hero of Detroit’s 1968 World Series title and three-time All-Star, has died at 85.
Francisco: A Jackson County Town That Existed from 1834-1914
Before there was even a town of Grass Lake, four miles away the town of Francisco was thriving. Now it's not acknowledged on maps anymore. Here's a look...

Michigan May Finally Get a Break From Weeks-Long Deep Freeze
Michigan’s weeks-long deep freeze may ease by mid-February with above-freezing highs for a short stretch, though nights will refreeze and colder weather is expected to return late in the month.

Longtime Lansing Favorite Reopens Under New Ownership and New Name
After a brief closure during a change in ownership, The Airport Tavern — now with a new name — has reopened, promising familiar vibes and small future updates.
