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From Farley and Spade to Sandler and Carrey, Steve reflects on the stars who influenced his comedy growing up.

A YouTube survival contest turned serious when a California contestant got lost in Michigan’s Pigeon River Forest, sparking an 18-hour rescue effort.

Four lakes in Wyoming and Grandville are added to the state’s “Do Not Eat” fish list.

Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the September 11th attacks, including dozens with ties to Michigan. The youngest was 22, the oldest 60. Here is the full list of Michigan’s victims.

Looking for a great road trip food stop? Once again, Lovefood says 76th Street Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center is the best roadside restaurant in Michigan.

A lot of different subgenres peaked in popularity during the '90s, so we picked eight bands to represent both rock and metal for the decade.

Grocery store giant, Kroger, is restructuring the company and 1,000 employees will be laid off.

An a cappella band has remade Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad ‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,’ long embraced as Michigan’s unofficial anthem, complete with a new official music video.

Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.

The song is the second new single from Bad Omens in as many months.

Consumers Energy is selling all 13 of its hydroelectric dams in Michigan for $1 a piece. Consumers claims it's to lower costs for customers, but when will prices go down?

Are you hungry? Prepare to drool...

Imagine a world where the Upper and Lower Peninsulas manage their wildlife separately—sounds intriguing, right? Let’s dive into what lawmakers are proposing.

New series will cover Dimebag Darrell's death, Judas Priest on trial and other stories from the world of metal.

Tonight's the night! The Whitecaps are ready to heat up the ballpark with playoff action and a party atmosphere. Who's excited for Game 2?

Get your entries in for the contest to win a Mudvayne 7-inch 'Sticks and Stones' vinyl that also features 'Hurt People Hurt People.'

A complete guide to the best corn mazes around Grand Rapids, from family-friendly to full-on scary.

BTBAM's latest LP is a superb kickoff to the newest chapter of their story. Here's why!