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As the leaves start to turn, Michigan's weather keeps everyone guessing. Are we in for an extended summer or an early winter chill this year?

The NFL’s Top 100 list features seven Detroit Lions stars, three in the top 20, sparking Super Bowl buzz ahead of the 2025 season.

A silly but surprisingly divisive question—see which side Free Beer, Hot Wings, Kelly, Maitlynn, and Steve fall on.

AI security is now in Mason County Schools, where ZeroEyes cameras detect guns and alert law enforcement instantly.

With two new songs already out and plenty more to come, Jared Weeks had a lot to talk about when he joined Loudwire Nights for an exclusive interview.

In West Michigan, 63-year-old massage therapist Dana Piper admitted to assault after touching a client inappropriately. He’ll learn his sentence in November 2025.

You know the riffs, but you may not associate the guitarists with these songs. Still, these classic riffs inspired a new generation of players tearing it up today.

A new Liberian restaurant is bringing the bold, vibrant flavors of West Africa to Kentwood. Princess African Cuisine offers authentic dishes like Jollof Rice and Red Oil Cassava Leaf.

Cannibal Corpse will welcome a well-known fill-in guitarist after Rob Barrett bowed out of the group's upcoming fall tour.

The former Hyatt Regency once had 800 guest rooms, a monorail and a revolving restaurant on the top floor... now the whole thing sits deserted...

Born in Detroit, this popular 80s sitcom actor is buried in a small town in Genesee County...

Deer season is back, and so is the annual debate: hunters vs. DNR. See the 2024 county-by-county harvest totals for Michigan.

Millions of Michiganders on SNAP face new work requirements starting today, including expanded rules for adults 18–64 and upcoming deadlines for immigrants and other recipients.

Hunters, mark your calendars: Michigan’s 2025 deer season kicks off with a rare Saturday opener expected to draw record crowds.

A new study from WalletHub ranks Michigan’s best housing markets for 2025, with Grand Rapids topping the list and several other cities scoring strong nationwide.

A chilling tale from 1929 reveals how fear can twist the hearts of neighbors into something unrecognizable. This is a story that lingers in the shadows of Kalamazoo.

Imagine walking through towns that once buzzed with life, now just whispers of their past. Four Michigan towns tell a poignant story of change and loss.

From shoe removal to curling irons, the TSA is shaking things up at Michigan airports. Here’s what you need to know before your next trip.