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The amount of time it takes to grow a real Christmas tree might surprise people who have grown accustomed to seeing loaded tree lots pop up every year around the holidays.

Producer Tommy shares a disastrous holiday memory featuring a PS2, a treadmill, and Santa.

Is it a chicken bucket lid? Is it a vinyl record? How about both?

Check out a few of the wild Bigfoot encounters from Michigan’s Thumb.

Michigan winters are known for their extreme weather, and winter storms can be unpredictable. Find out how you can prepare properly for winter.

Craving late-night eats? A cozy diner serving up yummy comfort food has been declared the best 24-hour restaurant in Michigan.

Iron Maiden salute their drummer of 42 years after he retired from touring.

Two of the year's biggest rock stories had people Googling to find out more and pushing them to the Global Top Trending chart for the year.

A new rock climbing gym with over 5000 square feet of climbing terrain will open in West Michigan.

Now, New York has added a new statewide alert for another group of individuals, could this alert be coming to Michigan?

In Michigan, the nostalgia for Hot N Now's burgers runs deep, with residents eagerly anticipating its return to other parts of the state.

Finding the right balance between leaving your cat alone for just the right amount of time during your holiday travels is key to keeping Fluffy happy, healthy, and stress-free at home.

Explore the best main streets in Michigan for Christmas shopping, where tradition meets holiday cheer in a cozy, local setting.

Many credit this success to Dan Campbell and the culture change that has taken place inside the organization, but their success this season could be credited to something else entirely: superstition.

Michigan's Blue Water Bridge toll rates set to rise for first time in 15 years, affecting regular travelers.

Another rock show is coming to Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena featuring Coheed & Cambria and Mastadon.

We said goodbye (or prepared to do so) to some of your favorite rock and metal bands in 2024.

The Pantera celebration drummer shared the special video footage to mark the 20th anniversary of Dimebag's death.