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Get ready, Grand Rapids! This summer, the pickle party is hitting new heights with festivals that'll make your taste buds tingle.

There are clearly rules for boats and kayaks on the Grand River, but does that mean they can hang out in the water near the Acrisure Amphitheater during a concert?

Our picks for the 'Big 4' bands and artists that represent 1980s metal are Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica.

This tax season, those paper checks are a thing of the past. Here’s what you need to know about getting your refund faster and safer.

After nearly a decade in Grand Haven, The Paisley Pig is preparing to close. Owners say rising labor and food costs made it impossible to keep the restaurant open..

A 102-year-old Pearl Harbor veteran was honored at center court before Michigan State’s final home game. Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler is his great-great-grandson.

Killswitch Engage, Kittie and Sabaton all announced big tours this past week.

Des Rocs joins Loudwire Nights to look back on his lifelong dream of making music and also shares some details on his next full-length album.

Before social media was around to document your every waking moment, can you remember these major events that Michiganders were talking about in the 1980s?

Win a trip to Vegas to experience Guns N' Roses at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 22, 2026.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Celebrating its 100th year, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre revealed a standout 2026-27 season lineup of musicals, plays, and family productions.