One town got its name from a card game. Another from a badly damaged axe. Another from a guy who just didn't care. Michigan's town naming history is chaotic.
A bill moving through Lansing would create a 25-foot buffer zone around police and first responders. If approved, people who refuse to back away after being warned could face penalties.
One of Michigan’s most iconic destinations is getting national attention again, landing a top 5 spot on USA Today’s Best Small Towns in the Midwest list for 2026.