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Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Allen opens up about founding Puddle of Mudd, different projects he's working on and brand-new music with Sebastian James.

Get the details on new tour announcements from Rise Against, Avenged Sevenfold, Sebastian Bach, AFI, Amon Amarth, Slaughter to Prevail and many more.

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

Michigan's 'Cinnamon Roll Bandit' has been caught. William Knott, 19, is charged with breaking into Cinnamom multiple times for rolls and cash.

The Blue Angels are officially returning to Michigan! The highly-skilled pilots and their F/A-18E/F Super Hornets will perform at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City on July 3-4, 2027.

Before heading out onto West Michigan's frozen lakes and ponds this winter for activities like skating or ice fishing, you must know the minimum safe ice thickness. Get the vital safety numbers for recreational activities and vehicles.

West Michigan delivery drivers face a huge holiday rush. Learn how to keep deliveries safe, support Amazon and postal drivers, and stay on top of shipping deadlines.

A routine traffic stop in Michigan turned into a federal investigation when officers learned the driver was a suspected MS-13 gang member on the FBI’s watch list.

A Michigan couple from Portage won a stunning $3 million Mega Millions prize thanks to a 3X multiplier. T

In the chill of a Detroit morning, one father's instinct to protect shines a light on community care and responsibility.

Michigan Girl Scout Cookie season starts Jan. 9, bringing the new Exploremores cookie plus all your favorite flavors. Learn when pre-orders open and what to expect for 2026.

The park’s main lot is closed until further notice as staff respond to an increase in violations.

Dime Store in Detroit has been named Michigan’s best diner, offering inventive brunch dishes, scratch-made comfort food, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

A fungus showed up in Michigan in 2021 that is resistant to multiple drugs. The fungus is becoming a problem for hospitals across the state as cases continue to rise.

Mammoth's 'The End,' the title track from their third album, is our pick for the No. 1 rock song of 2025. We spoke to Wolfgang Van Halen about the track.

Loudwire names "End of You," the collaboration between Poppy, Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante, the Metal Song of the Year.

Get a closer look at the most popular touring acts of the millennium and which ones are keeping ticket prices low while others command a large amount.

Last week's game between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys was a must win for both teams, but turned out to be an even bigger win for Amazon Prime Video.