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Christopher Nolan’s next IMAX masterpiece, The Odyssey, will be shown in just 26 theaters globally—including Celebration Cinema North in Grand Rapids.

Robert Plant, Death Cult and Silverstein lead this week's tour announcements, along with the lineup reveal for the SEMA and Edgewater festivals.

Some drummers want options when onstage while others strive to be as precise as possible when it comes to recreating studio recordings. Here are 13 drummers who perform with massive drum kits.

A Michigan woman is $1 million richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at her local Kroger.

Looking to learn more about Michigan's rich history? Add these two towns to your travel list.

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here!

A woman was rescued from drowning at Stearns Beach by quick-thinking bystanders and first responders.

Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey discusses his band's new album, 'For the People,' and reflects on their legacy of nearly 30 years.

The UP's long roads are largely stoplight-free. This article maps Michigan's Upper Peninsula traffic lights, highlighting urban clusters and counties like Luce and Mackinac with no signals.

A dangerous new scam is tricking Michigan residents into fake stock trading groups. The FBI is warning investors to stay alert as these fraudsters push pump-and-dump tactics that leave victims with worthless stock.

Shane Gillis hosted the 2025 ESPYs, unleashing a monologue with jokes about Caitlin Clark, Bill Belichick, and the Michigan Wolverines.

It’s been 56 years since the moon landing, and somehow, we’re still arguing about it—and making t-shirts.

Jerry Cantrell recently revealed that he never wanted to sing in Alice in Chains. He credits Layne Staley for changing his mind and the shape of the band.

A Gaines Township woman was trapped under a huge, rotted tree branch while sitting on a swing. Firefighters say she was just inches from death but survived with minor injuries.

Looking for a great road trip food stop? Once again, Lovefood says 76th Street Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center is the best roadside restaurant in Michigan.

A Grand Rapids woman says she found a dead mouse in her Monster Energy drink—and now she’s suing the beverage maker for emotional and physical harm.

Passengers flying from Newark to Detroit were stuck on a United Airlines plane for nearly eight hours with limited food and water—only for the flight to be canceled.

House Bill 4675 would reintroduce cursive writing education by fall 2027 in Michigan, led by Rep. Carter. It encourages schools to teach kids handwriting, supporting both historical literacy and personal signatures.