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Snowstorms are hitting hard this season, and they’re bringing trouble on the roads. Here’s a local guide on what to do if you find yourself in an accident.

MCR's Black Parade 2026 tour begins tonight (Jan. 25), but it looks like something else is also in the works!

A list of 11 pop-punk one-hit wonders — including Alien Ant Farm, SR-71, The Ataris and Harvey Danger — with updates on what they're doing now.

Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper announced his retirement, joking about a famous “reporting eligible” blunder. Detroit’s offensive line outlook now shifts as Lions regroup this offseason.

Picture this: it's 4 a.m. on a Thursday—perfect time to score the best deals on electronics. Let’s dig into those shopping secrets.

Snowplows are clearing Grand Rapids roads, but many residents are waking up to driveways blocked by massive piles of snow. The city says it’s frustrating and offers tips that could help prevent it.

A recent report reveals just how quickly those common passwords can be cracked. The results might surprise you.

A 39-year-old Michigan man won $500K from a $10 VIP Cashword ticket bought on his way to work.

Over 50 years of metal's best!

West Michigan braces for -30F wind chills. Beat the cold with 5 fun frozen science experiments like beard ice and super soaker mist.

From family trips to Chicago to dreams of Niagara Falls and finally painting the Comanche, Steve has a lot on his 2026 wishlist.

A former Grand Rapids Gold big man is testing NCAA limits after a court ruling shook up college basketball.

As the glam-emo spectacle resumes this week, here's what we know (or think we know) so far.

A Michigan competitive eater took on Tacos Don Jose’s Maximo Burrito in Grand Rapids, a challenge that can weigh more than seven pounds and includes jalapeños, massive portions, and a two-hour time limit.

Snow fleas — tiny black springtails — crawl on melting snow in Michigan as temperatures warm. They’re harmless and a quirky sign winter may be loosening its grip.

Michigan’s Beaver Island Retreat earned a flawless five-star TripAdvisor rating, making it the best-reviewed campground in America among hundreds of sites.

Lent traditionally bans meat on Fridays, but history shows plenty of unusual exceptions. From muskrat in Michigan to beavers, capybaras, and even puffins, religious leaders found creative solutions to local challenges.

Remember those carefree summer days splashing around in waterparks? A trip down memory lane takes us to Kalamazoo's SlideaWay, where fun had a different look.