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We already know Michigan is home to some of the best (if not the best) beer in America but not only that, we also have the cheapest beer! A study done by Simple Thrifty Living found what the cost is for a case of beer in each state. They averaged it out based on a 24-pack of Bud Light and Miller Lite, since they're the most popular domestic beer...

The wedding dress is one of the most, if not the most, important part of a bride's big day and many soon-to-be brides in West Michigan are worried they won't have a dress in time. One of the biggest bridal retailers, Alfred Angelo, shut down all of its 60+ stores nationwide unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13th...

This is huge news for college-bound students and families! The University of Michigan announced on Thursday that beginning in January 2018, they are going to offer free tuition, for four years, to Michigan students who's families make under $65,000/year...

Another credit card skimmer has been found in Grand Rapids. WOOD-TV reports that the Mobil Gas Station on 248 Cherry St. SW discovered a skimmer device on one of their gas pumps. The skimmer is hidden on the inside so it's not noticeable...

In the words of DJ Khaled: "Another one" or in the words of Queen: "Another one bites the dust." Lately all we've been hearing about are stores closing or filing for bankruptcy and Gordmans could potentially be the latest one. Bloomberg reports that the department store's shares have fallen more than 75% just in the last year...

Love all those food samples while you're shopping and being able to buy toilet paper and ketchup by the bulk? Pretty soon it's going to cost you more. Costco announced last week that their membership fees will be going up this year. If you're a 'Gold' member you will pay $5 more ($60/year) while an 'Executive' member will pay $10 more ($120/year)...

After Carrabba's in Kentwood randomly closed their doors last week it left people wondering "why?!" Now we may have an answer. WXYZ Detroit reports that Bloomin' Brands, the company that owns not only Carrabba's but Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill, will be closing multiple locations of each restaurant, nationwide...

Not having to check a bag when traveling has its perks, especially with the convenience of the overhead bin. However, that's all going to change for passengers who fly with United Airlines. The airline just announced that starting in January, they will start charging people a fee for using the overhead bins...

Sad news for all of us coupon clippers... Those 20% off coupons you love getting in the mail from Bed Bath & Beyond may be coming to an end soon. Due to declining sales, the company is testing a loyalty program, Beyond+, in hopes of increasing revenue. FO...

A treasure hunt is about to begin in Grand Rapids and YOU can be a part of it! Somewhere in the metro area of Grand Rapids is $5,000 waiting to be found... waiting to make one lucky person $5,000 richer. Metro Area Treasure Hunts (MATH) is a social experiment started by a former math teacher at a high school in Grand Rapids...

If passed, a new bill would raise the beer tax in Michigan by 244%. The bill was pitched by a West Michigan representative, from Byron Center, earlier this week. Under his plan, the additional money would go towards drug and alcohol programs, courts and substance issues as a whole, including combating underage drinking and alcohol-related crimes...

As of today, Tuesday September 6th, all ITT Technical Institute campuses are shut down. Also, effective immediately, about 8,000 employees will lose their jobs. The shutdown comes after the U.S. Department of Education banned ITT from allowing students who receive federal aid to enroll in the school...