Five very different stories led the list of most viewed stories on wkmi.com. However, scary led the way.

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1. The most popular story on WKMI.com was about the  , a place many tell great stories about, but really, have no idea what they're talking about.  John Mason took us for a look inside.

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2. It's seems like a milliion years ago, but it was only one year. The Impossible Dream of the WMU Broncos playing in a major bowl game. But they did. The Cotton Bowl game didn't end well, but what a story. The subsequent changes that came with coach P.J. Fleck leaving did put a damper on the afterglow of an amazing team and amazing story.

3. One of the saddest stories was the tragic death of Comstock Fire Chief Ed Switalski.

4. Was the real estate listing a gorgeous barn in Plainwell.

5. With over half the married population divorced, this is a dated but fun look at things to do for people dating in Kalamazoo.

With the start of a new year, we hope to bring a great variety of stories that maybe you didn't know about, and hopefully you'll find fascinating. Happy New Year.

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