Year In Review: 6 Michigan Stories We Loved In 2018

MICHIGAN — Oftentimes the news headlines in a day can leave us feeling a little down. Every once in a while, though, a story comes around that encourages us to reconnect with humanity. Thankfully, 2018 had some of those stories.

Here, we look back at some of the fun, funny and odd stories that had us talking and laughing in 2018:

This story warmed readers hearts. Just your local business owner going above and beyond:

• Gas station Owner Raises Thousands For Widow In Need

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When people come together, powerful things happen. This story showed us that and made news around the nation:

• Semis Line Freeway To Help Suicidal Man On Overpass

Everyone loves a good story about justice. This is one dog’s journey to making sure the guy who stole his training toy didn’t get away:

• Man Pays Price For Stealing Troy Police K-9's Dog Toy

We went nuts over this next story. The photos went viral:

• Squirrel Stores 50 Pounds Of Pinecones In Man's Car

And the weird news that had everyone laughing. This one-on-one with a clear victor:

• When Geese Attack: High School Golfer Gets Tackled

Finally, this story was just downright entertaining. Just some local heroes rescuing some accidental intruders:

• WATCH: Raccoon Family Falls Through Michigan Man's Ceiling

Which stories had you feeling good in 2018? Share with us in the comments. Photo via Seth Kazz