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Two West Michigan men and a teen were arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into a prison in the Upper Peninsula.

Consumers Energy has reached a deal to sell 13 hydroelectric dams in Michigan for $1 each. The power company says it will tear down the dams if the state doesn't approve the sale.

Metallica just added six more dates to their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, extending the residency into February of 2027.

Terri DeBoer, a familiar TV meteorologist in West Michigan, is stepping away from weather to run as a Republican for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District against incumbent Hillary Scholten.

Brandon Saller dives into Atreyu's latest song, their next record and takes some time to reflect on the band's career.

Lincoln Henrich, 14, has gone missing after leaving his Cedar Springs home Thursday. Authorities are asking the West Michigan community to help locate him and ensure his safe return.

Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon is part of Six Flags’ $331 million sale to EPR Properties, which includes six other parks.

Godflesh's Justin Broadrick is stepping away from the concert stage after recent abdominal surgery and he reveals plans two final albums for the group.

The fight against scams is real, and it’s paying off. One local police department teamed up with another to catch a fraudster who thought he could get away.

Drivers on I-75 in northern Michigan are urged to slow down due to elk sightings.

Sharon Osbourne blasted photographer Neil Zlowzower during an episode of 'The Osbournes' podcast over a lawsuit he filed against Ozzy.

We picked 10 classic metal from the 1970s that absolutely need to be part of your record collection.

The music of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Linkin Park and Incubus were performed during an 'Ozzfest Night' edition of 'The Masked Singer' in March 2026.

Travelers heading north often do a double take when they spot the enormous hot dog perched on a Mackinaw City diner.

A Michigan high school basketball game came to a sudden stop after a student in the crowd shouted a racial slur at a player on the free-throw line

A simple lunchtime pizza run in Shelby Township turned life-changing for a Michigan woman whose Club Keno The Jack ticket scored an $822,159 jackpot.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Fresh off cutting down the nets, Michigan State ended the Harlem Globetrotters’ 1,270-game win streak in a game few fans remember.