The Detroit and Grand Rapids metropolitan areas had considerably more Michiganders born than died in 2023, bucking the statewide trend.

I Have a Dream” — on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. But his D.C. performance

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Detroit Lions fans in West Michigan are closely watching Saturday’s game. At Ford Field, the Lions are hosting the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round. More than 150 miles away at Rapid River Stillhouse in Grand Rapids, it’s been a busy night.

Devin Booker is ready for his Detroit Lions to play the Washington Commanders in a divisional round showdown at Ford Field Saturday night. Booker's Phoenix Suns happened to be in Detroit to play the Pistons Saturday,

But it was the support for the Detroit Lions that provided common ground for the attendees of a bipartisan ball put on by the State Society of Michigan, with many locked on the playoff game shown on TVs throughout the venue as the Lions unsuccessfully tried to get within a game of the Super Bowl.

As the Detroit Lions prepare for Saturday’s playoff game, a West Michigan school and local businesses are showing their support for the team.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — These young Lions fans are ready to cheer on Detroit. Earlier this week, News 8 asked viewers to send in photos of them showing their Detroit Lions team spirit, and West Michigan came through. Some of the smallest fans are donning Lions gear, including some adorable babies.

When the Lions-Commanders game time was announced as 8 p.m. on Saturday, the Pistons' game was moved up and hour to 4 p.m. That allowed a window for Booker, a Lions fan, and teammate Kevin Durant, a Maryland native and Commanders fan, to make it to the game less than a mile away at Ford Field.

The National Weather Service issues a variety of weather warnings and advisories. Here's what they mean in Michigan.

Kelsea Ballerini has two Michigan concerts on her 2025 schedule, the first of which opens the tour at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, January 21. Tickets are available from $34 each.

(WXMI) — A West Michigan ice carver is working on a tribute to Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell! The sculpture, carved by Randy Finch and his team, is estimated to weigh around 5,000 pounds. The artists put in a lot of dedication to realize their icy homage.

I think I visited eight different city mayors." That's just one example of why Favors was chosen to be Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2024. She said she hit the ground rolling in her new position. "Doors are opening and I'm rolling.