Tasty Tuesdays: Happy Donuts in Midland

Brains, Brooms and Boos Bar Crawl

A halloween-themed charity event is taking place in downtown Midland on Saturday, Oct. 10.

This Michigan Sausage Shop Is A Worthwhile Road-Trip Stop For Food Lovers

Sausage tastes better when the person who made it can tell you exactly how. Michigan has a shop that built its whole name on that kind of knowledge. Links hang in the cases, seasoned with blends that stay the same from batch to batch. Smoke drifts from the back room through most of the morning.

Supporting the East Side Soup Kitchen

A local soup kitchen is holding a couple of fundraisers this fall.

Longtime WNEM-TV5 Weathercaster Eric Jylha Dies at 76

Longtime WNEM-TV5 weathercaster, reporter and local historian Eric Jylha has died at 76. For decades, he was a familiar face on television across Mid-Michigan.

The Bacon Sandwich At This Roadside Michigan Diner Weighs Nearly A Pound All By Itself

Some roadside diners feed you, and some make you wonder if the kitchen owns a forklift. Tony’s I75 Restaurant in Birch Run, Michigan, belongs proudly in the second group, thanks to a famous bacon BLT that stacks nearly a pound of crispy bacon between thick slices of bread. Travelers,...

Find Thanksgiving Dinner on the Menu Every Day at This Hidden Michigan Spot

Thanksgiving dinner does not have to wait for November in this small Michigan town. In Kawkawlin, Turkey Roost has spent decades serving the familiar combination of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and classic comfort-food sides from an unassuming roadside spot. The appeal comes from getting a holiday-style meal on an ordinary...

FACES OF MIDLAND: Joel Hensel’s journey from prison to helping others in recovery

Faces of Midland is a collaborative storytelling project that celebrates the vibrant lives of those who live, work, and thrive in Midland.

This No Frills Michigan Restaurant Fries Chicken Good Enough To Give Midwest Favorites A Run For Their Money

Some fried chicken is good. Iva’s makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. In Sterling, Michigan, Iva’s Chicken Dinners has been serving hearty chicken dinners since 1938, building its reputation around crisp fried chicken, generous sides, and the kind of homemade desserts that can turn a quick meal into a serious feast.

Midland Center for the Arts unveils renovated Hall of Ideas

Supporters of the Midland Center for the Arts gathered on Monday, Oct. 5, to get a sneak peek at the newly renovated Hall of Ideas, for which a grand reopening will take place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13.

Saginaw Children’s Zoo brings back Zoo Boo for Halloween season

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw Children’s Zoo is bringing back Zoo Boo, a Halloween tradition organizers describe as a “merry not scary” event for the whole family. Bridget Staffileno, VP of brand engagement for Jolt Credit Union, said, “This event is just one of those things that I look forward to every year. It’s a month of Halloween.”

7 Legendary Small Town Burger Joints In Michigan You Need To Try Before You Die

Looking for legendary burger joints in Michigan small towns that are truly unforgettable?. These 7 spots serve up iconic burgers and experiences you’ll never stop talking about!. 1. Schuberg’s Bar & Grill (Big Rapids) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there’s Schuberg’s Bar &...

Marching bands: See the winners from the Sparta Invitational

SPARTA, MI -- Byron Center captured first place in Flight II with a score of 79.350 at the Sparta Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Sparta High School. The competition featured multiple flights of bands judged by head judge Derek Smith and a panel of adjudicators evaluating music, visual and general effect categories.

Big Rapids approves three-year deer cull contract

The Big Rapids City Commission voted unanimously Monday to authorize a multi-year deer cull. Under a contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, the city can obtain deer removal permits and remove deer in high-complaint areas. The three-year agreement takes effect Dec. 1, 2026. The cost is not...

Saginaw Dairy Queen Announces Opening Date

The wait is almost over - an opening date for the new Dairy Queen in Saginaw has been announced. From the classic DQ Blizzard to burgers, fries, chicken, ice cream, and plenty more, Dairy Queen has a little something for just about everyone. Whether you are heading there for lunch, dinner, or just because you are craving a tasty treat, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Becca's Closet surprises another Mid-Michigan school district ahead of prom

Junior and seniors at Bay City Central found out their prom tickets are paid for, along with free attire.

MBS airport starts $5.3 million expansion for snow removal building

A dated and undersized building has led MBS International Airport to embark on a $5.3 million expansion of its existing snow removal equipment facility.

Little Forks Conservancy holds annual Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

Visitors of all ages can search for creative scarecrows placed along the trail at Riverview Natural Area in Homer Township, Midland.

Dairy Queen opens in Kochville Township

A new DQ restaurant is open in Kochville.

Sink Your Teeth Into The Most Legendary Fried Chicken In Michigan At This Hidden Gem Restaurant

There’s a small town in Michigan where the chicken is so good, people have been making the drive for generations just to sit down and eat. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a full-blown Michigan institution that has somehow managed to stay delicious, welcoming, and...