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Mixtapes and Dinners: Kelly’s Favorite Professors
Turns out history class isn’t so bad when your professor makes you dinner and steals your music.

Michigan’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2024 Revealed
The SSA has released 2024’s most popular baby names in the U.S. and Michigan. See which names topped the list and what trends carried over from 2023.

Michigan Is Home To America’s Oldest Rock; 3.6 Billion Years Old
Michigan’s Watersmeet Gneiss is now America’s oldest rock at 3.8 billion years, according to a recent scientific study.

The Teacher Who Helped Launch The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show
Free Beer shares the story of the college professor who encouraged the show's early days and helped shape their careers.

What Is Lake Michigan’s Ideal Swimming Temperature?
It takes more than a heatwave to warm up the lake. Here’s when you can finally swim without shivering.

Tennis Courts, Ice Rinks, A Car Wash: Inside Domino’s Founder’s $9 Million Mansion
This 53,000-square-foot estate in Ann Arbor has everything from a greenhouse to a private car wash. See it now.

Lake Michigan Is More Than 3 Feet Lower Than It Was in 2020
All five Great Lakes are below their May monthly averages for the first time since 2014. Get the latest measurements and expert outlook.

Hobbies Free Beer and Hot Wings *Almost* Completed
Picking up a hobby is exciting. Sticking with it is another story. Here’s some we started with varying degrees of success.

Michigan’s Beaches Are Open — But Can You Bring a Beer?
A sunny beach day pairs perfectly with a drink…unless it lands you in trouble. Here’s what’s actually allowed.