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Picture this: an eight-year-old from Muskegon with a mullet that’s turning heads and raising funds for veterans. Sounds like quite the story, doesn’t it?

We’re back, recharged, and full of stories from our week off—some chill, some weird, all very Free Beer and Hot Wings-esc.

While fans focused on Texas vs. Ohio State, Portnoy grabbed attention with a CMU-inspired troll outfit and a Columbus pizza score.

Over 80 volunteers and local groups built a vibrant new playground near Houseman Field in Grand Rapids’ Midtown, featuring swings, a cyclone, sensory play, and a space module.

Fans believe the band is hiding the date onstage each night during the performance of 'The Black Parade' on the current tour. Here's where to look for it.

Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter will postpone both North and South American shows after guitarist Steve Jones broke his wrist.

Breaking one major shopping rule could result in being banned from all locations.

As schools around the country expand their holiday calendars, Michigan could be next in line for a celebration shake-up. What’s on the horizon?

A stretch of I-75 has earned a grim reputation. Did you know it's a hotspot for fatal crashes right here in Michigan?

Detroit Lions fans can cruise to Lambeau on game day aboard the S.S. Badger, turning the trip into a floating pregame party.

College football kicked off Labor Day weekend for most schools across the country. Western Michigan University had an NCAA first.

Popular dessert shop The Pump House is opening a new Standale location this fall, offering frozen yogurt, gelato, sorbet, 100+ toppings, and hand-dipped ice cream.

The museum already has plans for what will replace the Nirvana exhibit, which has been open for the past 14 years.

The Needle Drop's Anthony Fantano and Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke fired shots at each other again new videos on YouTube and social media.

A fish in the Grand River got an unexpected tour of Grand Rapids when a bird unexpectedly gave it on an aerial tour of the city.

While the first wave of bands showcase a deathcore leaning, there will still be plenty more acts announced for Sonic Temple in the coming weeks.

Tensions are high in the world of metal as ex-Cradle of Filth guitarist Ashok Smerda sheds light on some serious behind-the-scenes drama.

This is Wheat's second side project in as many years.