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Many great bands and guitar players come from Michigan. Recently, Michiganders picked out their favorite Michigan guitar solos.

Hot Wings credits Monty Python, Steve Martin, MST3K, and more as the foundation of his dry, witty humor.

The West Michigan Whitecaps defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels to win the 2025 Midwest League Championship, their first title in a decade. The team finished with a stellar 96-35 record.

For 30 years, The Orbit Room was the premier venue in West Michigan bringing, bringing big names like Green Day, Oasis, and more to Grand Rapids before it's sudden closure in 2018.

Michigan ranks 35th in WalletHub’s 2025 happiness study, scoring low in work and wellness but high in community.

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt kicks off deer season, but harvest reports never tell the full story. Here's an early look at 2025's Liberty Hunt totals by county.

As the leaves change and pumpkins ripen, a local family's dedication shines through, ensuring Gene the Pumpkin Man's memory won't fade away.

People wake up in the morning and discover they've been bitten during the night. Many times it's from a spider. Here are three Michigan spiders you need to watch out for...

With the Lions and Ravens clashing on Monday Night Football, fans can expect a real showdown as two high-scoring teams take the field.

This iconic soup has been served in the U.S. Senate since 1903 and it all traces back to Michigan’s own navy beans from Kinde.

Imagine starting your day with a shocking scene right on your lawn - it's a story that’s raising eyebrows in Detroit.

Fortunately for us in Michigan, red light cameras are prohibited under the law, which put my mind at ease some but then it also got me thinking about the cameras I do see.

Revisiting Chris Cornell's 'Higher Truth' through the lens of a decade gone by.

The lawsuit calls out practices that allow resale operations to flourish and music fans to feel left out of being able to afford tickets.

The delayed BBC documentary 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' that was pulled the day it was supposed to air has received a new release date.

The amazing mind and artwork of Leonardo da Vinci will be on display in two locations in Michigan. Both exhibitions will feature full-scale working recreations of his inventions.

Grand Rapids now has a new spot for burritos, tacos, and more—Acapulco Mexican Grill at Knapp's Crossing adds a rotating menu to its fresh offerings. It's the fifth Michigan location for the authentic Mexican food chain.

Isaac Bailey escaped slavery, sailed the seas, fought for the Union, and lived to 105 in Grand Rapids. His incredible life is a Michigan story worth knowing.