Before Stephen Colbert made his debut on "Late Night" in 2015, he stopped by Monroe, Michigan, and interviewed Eminem on a Monroe public TV show "Only in Monroe." On Friday, he returned to host "Only in Monroe" once again, and he was joined by Jack White and Jeff Daniels www.wxyz.com/news/stephen...

Gretna Van Fleet of Frankenmuth, Michigan has died at the age of 95 last Monday, May 18th. The onetime bluegrass musician's name remains associated with the Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet, whose members also hail from Frankenmuth. www.mlive.com/news/saginaw...

South rim, Grand Canyon #BlueSkyArtShow

"Lucius Lyon, who Grand Rapids’ Lyon Street is named after, lived until age 51. In those five decades, he accomplished many feats. His work as a surveyor, politician and developer left a permanent mark on the landscape of the Great Lakes region." www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...

Some believe consciousness is just an annoying time between naps.

I'm so old, when I was a kid I'd swear the rainbows were in black and white.

This morning on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan the air is rainy, cool and cloudy. The temperature is 52°F, 11°C and the water is 50°F, 10°C. Today will start rainy then be cloudy all day, with a high near 70°F, 20°C. Expect an east wind of 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

A hefty beast with flushed pink skin and a barely passable comb over is an albino buffalo that's named Donald Trump, and looks just like him. His facial structure and even hairstyle match. But, the clear difference is he is actually very calm, polite, and sweet natured, unlike the other Trump.

During the spring 2026 semester, students in an Asian American History course at MSU conducted interviews with Asian Americans across the state. They produced 17 essays for their book, ‘Following the Apple Blossom: Spoken Stories of the Asian Diaspora in Michigan.’ statenews.com/article/2026...

For more than a decade, the Mitten Brewing Company has built a lasting pizza and beer haven with locations in west Grand Rapids, Northport, Saugatuck, and a pizza-only takeout in Rockford. They've also produced some of the best award winning beer in Michigan. www.grmag.com/food-drink/t...

This morning some clown opened the door for me. I thought to myself that's a nice Jester.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan the air is cold, calm and cloudy. The temperature is 47°F, 8°C and the water is 55°F, 13°C. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 75°F, 24°C. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.

The reward for a job well done is more work.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan the air is cold, calm and mostly clear. The temperature is 42°F, 6°C and the water is 60°F, 16°C. Today will be partly to mostly sunny, with a high near 68°F, 20°C and a east northeast wind around 8 mph.

Today in 1970 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released the single "Ohio," written by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970. Four students were killed and nine others severely wounded. He wrote it after seeing the pictures in Life magazine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCS-...

A new 1-mile paved trail will connect Mason County Campground, Mason County Picnic Area, and Consumers Energy’s overlooks of Lake Michigan. The county park is also home to three popular disc golf courses - Beauty, Beast and Goliath - that start at the picnic area. www.mlive.com/life/2026/05...

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan the air is cool, and clear with a light wind. The temperature is 49°F, 9°C and the water is 58°F, 15°C. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 63°F, 17°C and a northwest wind of 9 to 16 mph.

The NAACP “Out of Bounds” campaign is calling on Black athletes and their supporters to boycott public universities in states that have moved to “limit, weaken or erase Black voting representation”. naacp.org/campaigns/ou...

The summer festival "Taste of Muskegon" is returning June 12th-13th, 2026, bringing local foods, beverages, local restaurants, and live music to downtown Muskegon. The music lineup features eight acts across two days, ranging from rock to soul to DJ sets. www.mlive.com/news/muskego...

Social Security releases the national list of the 1,000 most popular baby names each year. Additionally, the SSA lists the fastest rising names for the past year. All names are from Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States. www.freep.com/story/news/l...

"Michigan copper was absolutely crucial to Union victory in the Civil War. While mines in Tennessee produced just under 750,000 pounds of copper for the Confederacy, in 1863 alone, the Quincy Mining Company, produced 2,225,405 pounds of refined copper." www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-n...

If you were a fruit you'd be a fineapple.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan the air is clear, and warm with cloudy skies. The temperature is 68°F, 20°C and the water is 59°F, 15°C. Today will see a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, the high will be around 73°F, 23°C with a south wind.

Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot. The more you toot, the better you feel, so... www.npr.org/2026/05/18/n...

Grand Rapids has been named one of the best cities in the country for starting a career, landing at No. 16 on WalletHub’s latest “Best & Worst Places to Start a Career” list. The ranking reflects a strong job market, solid wages and a high quality of life. www.grmag.com/people-place...

Many may not realize that Michigan’s worst instance of school-related violence happened 99 years ago Monday in a small Clinton County community that will never shake the horror and sadness visited upon them by one disaffected man. michiganadvance.com/2026/05/18/t...

God didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes and ticks come close.

This morning on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's warm, cloudy, and there's a sailboarder. The air is 74°F, 23°C and the water is 58°F, 15°C. Today will be cloudy and hot with showers and thunderstorms likely. The high will be around 80°F, 27°C with a breezy southwest wind.

21-year-old Mikala Sposito from Dexter, Michigan, will be the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in China. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

It's fresh and being harvested right now, go to your favorite farm stand and get yourself some for dinner!

⏳ 170 Days until the Midterm Elections

I wonder what my parents did to fight boredom before the internet. I asked my 17 brothers and sisters and they didn't know either.

This morning on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's hazy, cloudy, and warm. The air is 57°F, 14°C and the water is 55°F, 13°C. Today will be mostly cloudy and warm with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. The high will be around 80°F, 27°C with a lively south wind.

"The Battle of the River Raisin took place in January 1813 during the War of 1812, when British regulars, Canadian militia, and warriors from tribal nations launched a surprise attack on American forces in what is now southeast Michigan." www.wxyz.com/america-250/...

The Grand Hotel opened July 10, 1887, on the northern Michigan island where automobiles are banned, horse-drawn carriages line the streets and visitors flock each summer www.freep.com/story/travel...

Right in the middle of a triangle made by using the locations of Grand Rapids, Lansing and Hastings, Michigan is the hidden gem named Lake Odessa. Do you like to shop for antiques? www.islands.com/2171125/lake...

Last night I dreamed that I peed the bed and this morning I discovered that dreams can come true.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's warmer, cloudy, and calm. The air is 56°F, 13°C and the water is 55°F, 13°C. Today starts cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms through mid morning. Then comes gradual clearing, a high near 73°F, 23°C and a southwest wind.

Newly formed dark money group "The Center for Democratic Priorities" has endorsed 2 candidates for the senate, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens. They allegedly have $5 million in advertising committed to Stevens. www.michigandaily.com/news/news-br...

AAA says inflation costs and soaring gas prices are prompting drivers to allow their gas tanks to run closer to empty before refueling. www.wilx.com/2026/05/14/a...

"These 10 islands are among more than 30,000 islands across the Great Lakes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, and offer an off-the-beaten-path trek for summer travelers." www.freep.com/story/news/l...

New research suggests that bird-watching is linked to better brain health. www.sciencealert.com/birdwatching...

"The Michigan Department of Natural Resources met most of its steelhead egg collection goals this season despite a lightning strike that knocked out power systems at its primary collection facility and killed some fish being held for spawning." www.mlive.com/environment/...

I've been on so many blind dates, I should get a free dog.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cool, clear, and calm. The air is 47°F, 8°C and the water is 50°F, 10°C. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 70°F, 21°C. There will be a south southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Walleye season is at its peak across Detroit, and anglers are taking to the waters to fish. Regulations vary on Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, the Detroit River and Lake Erie. It depends if you're in Michigan waters or Canadian (Ontario) waters. Want to know them? www.wxyz.com/news/as-wall...

I changed my password to "incorrect", so anytime I forget and enter the wrong thing, the computer tells me what it is.