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During an interview at Download Festival in the UK, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale said her favorite venue in the world is The Machine Shop in Flint.

West Michigan faces dangerous heat this week. Discover expert tips to keep your pets cool, hydrated and safe from heatstroke.

Two Michigan parents have been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly contributing to the severe overfeeding of their 255-pound 7-year-old son.

"Shadows from the Wall of Death" was created to expose a deadly secret in American homes, and it earned its place as the world's most poisonous book.

A search is underway in Ionia County for 54-year-old Michael Swenor, who disappeared after leaving home for a walk Saturday afternoon and never returned. Swenor is schizophrenic and there is concern for his safety.

As the summer heats up, so do the stakes for Michigan’s upcoming primary—candidates are gearing up, and it’s time for voters to make their voices heard.

A massive high-pressure system is bringing an extreme heat wave to Michigan starting Monday. Expect thick tropical air and miserable heat indexes pushing past 100 degrees for most of the week.

Michigan State Police are investigating after a newborn was found dead in a porta-potty at Electric Forest in Rothbury on Sunday. A maintenance worker made the discovery.

Michigan’s summer concert season is stacked for 2026, from stadium shows to amphitheater tours. Here are the 10 biggest concerts you won’t want to miss.

An Oakland County man checking his online Michigan Lottery account got the shock of a lifetime when a massive $358,122 pop-up appeared on his screen.

A Michigan man who went on a violent 48-hour crime spree in Grand Rapids, which included the stabbing of K9 Officer Eli, has been sentenced to 25 to 60 years in prison.

Look to these essential albums to help you understand what metal in the '90s was all about.

Flint parents Damien and Jessica O’Brien face second-degree murder and torture charges after their son Casper died weighing 255 pounds. Officials call it a case of extraordinary and terrible lifelong neglect.

Extreme heat is coming to West Michigan. Starting Monday, a tropical high-pressure system will push heat index values to 100°F and beyond.

David Cardenas is one of 18 people honored this year for a daring rescue from a burning vehicle near Holland.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

A new bill addresses permit requirements that many parents are only now hearing about for the first time.

New Holland’s Pinwheel Kitchen is expanding to Hudsonville following its Grand Haven debut, serving pizza dough pinwheels like the Trendsetter with hot honey and Bacon Dill-icious, plus salads and desserts at Terra Square.