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The late singer's high school choir teacher was at Linkin Park's recent show in Bennington's hometown, and Mike Shinoda had some very kinds words for her.

For various reasons, this handful of hair metal bands only released one album.

A 66-year-old man from St. Joseph, Michigan, won $2 million on a lottery scratch-off ticket he had never played before.

If you've heard mysterious sounds in the sky near Muskegon, it's nothing to worry about. U.S. Army Chinooks are conducting day and night training exercises in the area.

Hundreds of stores are being closed across the U.S. Here are some of the notable chains shutting down locations.

Holland’s first-ever Dutch Winterfest will brighten December with parades, passport fun, Sinterklaas, and festive Dutch traditions for the whole family.

Party World in Comstock Park has a long history of selling winning lottery tickets, including a $57 million Powerball jackpot.

Experts warn residents of a danger in Michigan's woods and other surrounding areas.

Michigan pawpaws are ripe late summer. Here’s how to spot this tropical-tasting fruit in the wild and the best places to search in Southwest Michigan.

These fantastic covers of classic rock songs prove that black metal artists do things sexier, naughtier and perhaps even better!

A Grand Rapids man is recovering from a severe brain injury after a brutal attack and robbery by a group of teens. His family is now seeking help with medical expenses via GoFundMe.

A lucky Powerball player in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, matched five white balls to win a $1 million prize from Monday's drawing. The winning ticket was sold at a local CVS.

Construction alert: Michigan Avenue and Clippert Street in Lansing will see lane closures and detours starting early September.

The PSL has become a fall tradition, but this beloved drink might not be what it seems.

The sport of snowboarding traces back to a Muskegon dad who invented the "Snurfboard" to entertain his kids one snowy, Christmas day.

Michigan got an early taste of winter when an Upper Peninsula town saw snow on September 4. The flakes didn’t stick but with temps dropping fast, the Farmers Almanac says fall could end up cooler than usual.

With ticket prices soaring, attending a Lions game is becoming a luxury. Let’s break down what fans are facing this season.

The Apparatus Room in Detroit has been named Michigan’s top hotel restaurant by Chowhound, offering locally sourced dishes, innovative twists, and a calm, classy atmosphere for any meal of the day.