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"We promise to come back stronger than ever," the band also said in their statement.

We also found the favorite albums of both current AND former members of Metallica. See what they believe is the band's best work.

Score free tickets to a Grand Rapids Griffins game by donating to Kids' Food Basket. Simply bring five non-perishable food items to a designated drop-off location.

Former NBA star Lindsey Hunter is stepping down as the head basketball coach at Sparta High School just weeks before the season begins, citing unforeseen family health problems.

That viral escalator video is raising eyebrows and, frankly, a bit of stomach bile. Who knew handrails could be so grimy?

Imagine savoring sweet fudge while trying to wrap your tongue around one of Michigan's trickiest names—Mackinac Island has some amusing tales to share.

Picture this: a tiny bug with a big appetite is causing chaos for our trees. Let’s break down what that means for our green spaces.

Diving into the reasons for and reactions to Genesis' jump from prog rock to pop in the 1980s!

When a West Michigan animal shelter lost nearly $5,000 in vaccines, the community stepped up in a huge way to help. Here’s how they helped Harbor Humane Society recover.

A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found in a backyard flock in Allegan County, West Michigan. Learn about the dangers of bird flu and what to do if you're exposed.

There's a grocery revolution happening, and Aldi is leading the charge with ambitious plans that are shaking up the aisles across the country.

A new bridge is about to change the way families enjoy the area — and it all kicks off this Saturday!

These food combos sound criminal, but people swear by them. See the strangest listener-approved ways to ruin—or reinvent—spaghetti.

Michigan winters can be brutal. Here are 20 signs, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, that may mean the state is in for a rough one.

A Saginaw woman faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly using her Bridge Card to buy ingredients for baked goods sold on Facebook. Social media commenters say the penalty seems excessive.

Stranded on Isle Royale, this man starved to death one winter; now visitors claim to see his 'ghastly' apparition searching for food...

Imagine a world where the familiar Blue Jay mingles with its tropical cousin, the Green Jay. A new bird is taking flight in our changing climate.

Michigan native and Jeopardy! champion Ben Scripps has died at 52 after a short battle with cancer. Known for his humor and love of trivia, he won two games on the iconic show in 2020.