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Have You Heard Of Bessie, The Great Lakes Loch Ness Monster? Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on Twitter When people talk about cryptids or monsters, a few have worldwide acclaim: Bigfoot, Mothman, and the Loch Ness Monster are perhaps the most popular. As a kid who grew up watching Scooby-Doo on the daily, my all-time favorite movie was Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster. Nessie holds a special place in my heart, even though she lives way over in Scotland.

Food Scraps Are Getting a New Life in Grand Rapids Photo by Frank Thiemonge on Unsplash Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Many food scraps are tossed to avoid unpleasant odors, but they can still be useful. The City of Grand Rapids plans to give food waste a second life. What Is a Compost Pile? Getty Images Getty Images Compost is a dark, crumbly, nutrient-rich material created as microorganisms break down food scraps and other organic waste.

Check Your Tickets! $6.79M Winning Lotto 47 Ticket Sold In Michigan Credit: Dylan Nolte via Unsplash Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Did you buy a lottery ticket on Saturday night? If so, the Michigan Lottery might be looking for you. Get our free mobile app On Saturday night, a winning Lotto 47 ticket was sold. The winning numbers for the drawing were 04-16-28-30-36-37. and the winning ticket was bought by someone at Northland Food Center in Kingsley, Michigan.

How Michigan Drivers Can Check to See If Their Vehicles Have Been Scanned by a Flock Camera Credit: Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on Twitter There's a good chance you've heard of flock cameras, but do you know what they do? Get our free mobile app I've heard about them on the news, and seen stories on social media but still didn't know who put them up and what they were being used for. What Is A Flock Camera? Flock cameras are Automated License Plate Readers made by the company Flock Safety.

Do You Know About Grand Rapids’ Unique Bike Repair Stations? Google Maps Share on Facebook Share on Twitter I recently took a trip to Vancouver, one of the most bike-friendly cities in North America, and realized Grand Rapids resembled it in one key area: bicycles. In the last decade or so, Grand Rapids has embraced becoming a bicycle city. The city had its first bicycle stoplight installed in 2024, with more to come.

23-Year-Old West Michigan Baker Opens First Storefront in Hudsonville Anna's Little Bakery via Facebook Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Another spot for sweet (and savory!) treats has popped up in West Michigan. A local 23-year-old is making her dreams come true by opening a bakery in Hudsonville. Get our free mobile app From Farmers Markets to a Permanent Storefront Anna's Little Bakery opened at the start of August at 5400 School Ave.

We’re Searching For West Michigan’s Best Burger michaeldugger Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Everyone loves a good burger (well, most everyone). And we all have our favorite spots to grab one around West Michigan. Get our free mobile app Whether it's a traditional burger, a smash burger, or an olive burger, sometimes that's the only thing that will truly hit the spot. And while we have our own favorites here at the office, we're curious to know what the rest of West Michigan thinks.

Get Ready for Michigan’s Epic 10-Day Cheeseburger Festival James Coulson YouTube Channel Share on Facebook Share on Twitter If Cheeseburger in Paradise exists, does that make Caseville paradise? It might, because that’s where the 10-day Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival is being held. The Original Cheeseburger in Paradise Getty Images Getty Images When many people think of summer, Jimmy Buffett immediately comes to mind.

Murray Street Brewing Company in Mattawan Closing Its Doors Murray Street Brewing Company Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Another West Michigan craft beverage spot is wrapping up operations. Already this year we've seen the closure of Atwater in Grand Rapids, Greenbush in Sawyer, and Grand River Brewery in Marshall. Now we'll be saying goodbye to a beloved local spot in Mattawan. Get our free mobile app Murray Street Brewing Company has officially announced that it will be shutting down.

Michigan State Police K-9 Unit Gets Unexpected Backup From a Goat Credit: MspSouthwestMI Share on Facebook Share on Twitter I've heard of police departments having K-9's to help find drugs, and assist law enforcement in trying to catch a bad guy, but I've never heard of a goat doing this before. Get our free mobile app Michigan State Police recently tried to catch a suspect fleeing on a motorcycle. While they didn't catch the bad guy they did make a new friend.