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Here’s What 1240 The Ticket Means for The Game 730am
Lansing’s sports station is getting a local makeover. On Dec. 1, 2025, The Game 730am becomes Lansing 730, delivering local talk, news, and sports with the voices Mid-Michigan already knows.

Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo Is Replacing These Longtime Souvenirs
Potter Park Zoo is retiring four pressed penny designs that have been around for over two decades. Here's what collectors need to know before they're gone.

The Abandoned Mill Route: A Romp in the Keweenaw
A little circle of highways in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula takes you by many abandoned mills, mines, towns, and various other buildings. Details and location are here...

New Documentary on "Michigan's Most Haunted Town", Pere Cheney
A new documentary on Pere Cheney has been made, revealing the facts and truths behind the legends! Details are here...

After 50 Years, Beloved Mason Big Boy Announces Closure
After serving Mason for more than 50 years, Big Boy has announced it will permanently close later this month.

This Town Is Officially the Most Expensive Place to Buy a Home in Michigan
Birmingham now holds the title of Michigan's most expensive housing market according to the Wall Street Journal.

Lansing Ice Cream Enthusiasts Want to Know, When Will Scoops Open?
Scoops Ice Cream in Old Town Lansing has yet to open for the summer, despite several announced opening dates. Here's what we know about the delay.

The Tragic Tale of the Dungeon Master of MSU: 1979-1980
Dungeons & Dragons was his only outlet...until 1980 when he found a permanent one. Here's the grim tale of this former MSU student...

"Baby Food for Adults" Created in Michigan by Gerber
Baby food for adults didn't last long - was it for monetary or psychological reasons? Here are details...

Nasty Storms Possible Across Mid-Michigan Late Thursday
Much of Michigan faces an enhanced risk for severe weather Thursday, including the possibility of 75 mph winds, tornadoes and widespread power outages.

Is Spring Arbor the Second Oldest Town in Jackson County?
Here's a brief backstory on Jackson County's Spring Arbor, and a look at the town's ORIGINAL location...

Free Fishing, Free ORVs, Free Parks: Michigan’s Best Cheap Weekend Date Is Back
Michigan’s Three Free Weekend returns June 13-14, offering free fishing, ORV riding, and state park admission.
Waitlisted at Michigan State? New Study Says Not to Worry
Being waitlisted at Michigan State may not be as bad as it seems. New data shows MSU accepted 87% of waitlisted students last year, making it one of the nation's leaders in waitlist admissions.

Once One of the Grandest U.P. Hotels: Dickinson Hotel, 1937-1987
Operating for 50 years since 1937, this landmark hotel was DEMOLISHED in 1987. Here's a look at the old Dickinson Hotel in Iron Mountain...

Jack in the Box Returns to Michigan After More Than 40 Years
A fast-food favorite is making its Michigan comeback. Jack in the Box opens its first location in decades this month.

The Many Businesses at M-50 & Clark Lake Road, Jackson
This is currently known as Stoyanna's Catering & Ice Cream, but you'd need over ten fingers to count how many other businesses have been here...

6 Michigan Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss This June
Summer festival season is officially underway in Michigan. From Mackinac Island lilacs to craft beer, blues music and Bavarian fun, here are six June festivals worth putting on your calendar.

Michigan's First Video Arcade: Playland, Flint 1969-2022
Michigan's first video arcade may be gone, but don't ya think it deserves some sort of recognition? Here's some info...
