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We picked 10 rock and metal albums from the 1980s that we think are essential additions to any vinyl enthusiast's record collection.

Alter Bridge and Agnostic Front lead a light week of new rock and metal tour announcements.

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here!

The cult classic Mystery Science Theater 3000 played a huge role in inspiring the comedy style of Free Beer and Hot Wings.

A baby pygmy hippo was born at John Ball Zoo to first-time mom Penelope. The rare birth marks an important milestone for this endangered species.

Investigators say the Monroe County doctor expressed plans to travel to Florida to have a "sexual relationship with a five-year-old girl."

Check out the lyrics and video for President's new song 'Destroy Me' from the 'King of Terrors' EP.

Michigan’s Consumers Energy is alerting customers about a scam where fraudsters spoof phone numbers and demand gift card or prepaid debit payments under threat of disconnection.

Get an early taste of some new Limp Bizkit music through a 'leak' from a TikTok drummer that got a warning from Fred Durst.

Amy Lee of Evanescence, Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox and Poppy collaborated on a new song called 'End of You' and these are the lyrics.

Mother Nature’s hammer is coming: here are the first frost predictions for 22 Michigan cities, from the U.P. to the mitten.

A Mt. Pleasant man is accused of holding a 21-year-old woman captive in his tent for a week and repeatedly sexually assaulting her. She escaped, and authorities charged 22-year-old William Thompson with multiple felonies.

Fall fun is everywhere in Michigan this September, with festivals celebrating art, apples, harvests, and Oktoberfest.

Michigan State is joining the Big Ten’s “We Give Blood” competition, aiming to fight the national blood shortage while competing for a $1 million prize.

Kalamazoo's beloved Wings Event Center is closing its doors in 2028, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable moments and memories.

As the NFL landscape shifts, tuning into your favorite team can feel like a scavenger hunt. Where's the game this week?

A man slipped down a cliff on Mackinac Island Sunday and was rescued by firefighters with just seconds to spare. Officials say climbing the island’s cliffs is prohibited.

Murray Lake Elementary in Lowell has a hammock garden where students learn outdoors. Research shows outdoor classrooms boost focus, memory, and well-being. Could other Michigan schools follow?