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From the exciting boat ride to the island fun, a trip to Boblo Island was what childhood was all about in Michigan. Here's your chance to head back to the island.

From nu-metal to emo, pop-punk to garage rock, there were plenty of great rock albums to choose from in the 2000s.

Fred Durst shows up in an extremely pivotal role in A24's latest film 'I Saw the TV Glow,' and he's not the only metal star to show up in the movie.

Forgetting items behind is a common theme - keys, phone, wallet... even teeth! Read about a surprising incident at Billy’s Lounge in Grand Rapids.

Many people don't know that comedy legend Jon Glaser was raised in Southfield and is a University of Michigan alum. Glaser has been a part of some of the most successful comedies to date. He's helped write Late Night with Conan O’Brien, SNL, Human Giant, and Wonder Showzen and has appeared in TV shows like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Wednesday night, he appeared as a

No one can object to the majesty of the Mackinac Bridge. Despite its grandeur, it does not meet the standards of the interstate highway system.

Martin Lawrence is bringing his "Y'all Know What It Is" tour to Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena during the best month of the year, August 31st! Find out how to win tickets.

Hear the artistry of composer Daniel Pemberton's innovative soundtrack for 'Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse' in a live orchestra performance at the Fisher Theatre.

There's something special about Michigan's legendary Grand Hotel that has been bringing generations back each summer with historic charm.

If you thought about saving a buck, you may not be saving that much money after all. Dollar Tree is raising some of their prices again on certain brands.

It's always a good time to bring out the child in you and here's a good place to do it. Check out these photos inside the shop...

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Representative Council announced on Thursday afternoon the addition of two sports as well as making changes to the winter sports season schedule.

Which new rock and metal tours will you be seeing? Does Falling in Reverse spur you into action? Will Beartooth rock your world? What about Coal Chamber?

Discover the surprising truth about Lake Superior - it's not just a lake but an inland sea! Learn more about its immense size and unique characteristics.

Punk show posters and a tree growing inside one of the rooms help make this a rather unique California home.

Keeping track of hundreds of new releases coming your way.

S. Martinelli & Company has issued a voluntary recall for a specific lot of its one-liter Martinelli's Apple Juice glass bottles due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.

In Michigan it's perfectly legal to consume alcohol or cannabis if you're of legal age. But what if you found yourself drunk or high and something happened where you needed to call 911? Could you get in trouble for doing so?