Grand Rapids is one of just nine cities named a Best Midwest City by Midwest Living for 2026, earning praise for its craft beer scene, food, attractions, and cultural events like ArtPrize.
Jack in the Box is returning to Michigan after more than 40 years, with the first location set to open in Battle Creek this May. More restaurants are planned across West Michigan and the Detroit area.
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, a mother and her seven-year-old son got stopped at the Detroit Metropolitan airport, and they were detained and they were subjected to searches, including a chemical treatment of her seven-month-old baby.