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Red Cross volunteers are needed to help those affected by wildfires on the West Coast and hurricanes on the Gulf Coast. Wood TV 8 reports that shelters are opening up to help the tens of thousands of people affected by the disasters. The Red Cross has launched a recruitment campaign, hoping to get volunteers to the affected areas as quickly as possibly...

D.G. Yuengling & Son announced a deal with Molson Coors on Tuesday to expand its production and distribution west, beyond its existing 22-state footprint and New England.

It's time to feel special Michiganders (or Michiganians if you prefer). Founders Brewing Co. has announced a new Michigan-exclusive release of Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout.

It started out as a normal Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001. The events that happened that day will never be forgotten. Most people can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the heard the news of the terrorist attacks on our country. This Friday marks 19 years since that day. In Grand Rapids, the West Michigan Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute committee will again hold their annual event honoring those killed in the attacks. This year the event will be virtual.

Many Oregon residents have taken to social media to document the insidiousness-looking skies.

Every year, as fall approaches, we start to see pumpkin spice lattes available at our favorite coffee shops. Even though you hear many people joking about how everything is "pumpkin spice" flavor, apparently we like that taste here in Michigan.

At a recent meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, one man brought forth an issue that he thinks should be addressed in that city -- renaming "boneless chicken wings".

Looking for a new furry family member? This Saturday you could adopt a new companion and help Clear the Shelters!

How about something hot and then follow that with something cold? McDonald's is introducing two new menu items in September.

We've all seen them. Some of us have even stopped and visited these places. On our road trips -- what are the worst tourist attractions?

The dolls are: April, a paramedic; Laurent, a pilot; Sarah, a healthcare worker; Xavier, a grocery store worker; and Pam, a teacher. They are real people, and now will have an American Girl Doll named for them.

Do you have what it takes to be the next "American Idol"? The "Idol Across America" remote auditions will be held this coming Monday, August 24, 2020.