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Starbucks is shutting down more than 100 stores nationwide, including locations in Michigan, as part of a major company shake-up.

That familiar spot in Flint Township just lost another store. Remember when shopping there felt vibrant? Times are definitely changing.

Michigan’s iconic Bottle Bill is nearly 50 years old, but redemption rates are falling and water bottles remain uncovered.

Laura Jane Grace has reached out publicly trying to get Paris Campbell to allow her son the opportunity to collect their belongings from their home.

Michigan leaders reached a budget deal to avoid a shutdown, but Washington may not be so lucky.

A Los Angeles court ruled that author Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer's Scott Shriner, will not face jail time over a police shooting incident from April 2025.

Kalamazoo Central disciplined a football player who slammed a rival, leaving him with two spinal fractures. Officials call the punishment “strong and decisive.”

Ian Astbury looks back on the early days of Death Cult and the Cult as he prepares for a new tour celebrating both bands' legacies.

My Chemical Romance and Opeth lead the touring announcements from the last seven days. Plus get additional festival, streaming and special show announcements.

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

Judas Priest have turned their Black Sabbath cover of 'War Pigs' into a duet that now features Ozzy Osbourne singing alongside Rob Halford.

Flint’s new Sit Down Taproom & Purveyor celebrates the 90th anniversary of the UAW sit-down strike, honoring a pivotal moment in labor history with craft beers, cocktails, and a 1930s-inspired menu.

Experience Michigan's spectacular fall colors with a scenic train tour.

One Rock Hall induction, one Rock Hall nomination and the holder of 1995's biggest selling rock album are all represented in one new supergroup called Howl Owl Howl.

After what felt like endless orange barrels, I-475 between the Flint River and Carpenter Road is reopening soon. But don’t celebrate too hard—phase two kicks off in 2026.

A Clio man was attacked while taking out his trash at Fuller Apartments. Police say the knife-wielding suspect remains at large after fleeing into nearby woods.

The story of how Joseph Williams, the lead singer of Toto, was recruited to sing as adult Simba in Disney's 'The Lion King.'

After 14 years of serving up memories, Clio Roadhouse bids farewell this September. You won't want to miss this last chance to raise a glass.

Michigan native and Jeopardy! champion Ben Scripps has died at 52 after a short battle with cancer. Known for his humor and love of trivia, he won two games on the iconic show in 2020.

Genesee County just joined 15 other Michigan counties dealing with chronic wasting disease.

A new culinary chapter is on the horizon in Grand Blanc Township, with steak and seafood on the menu at a spot that has a rich history.

The '80s brought us a lot of innovation and you can see the rock world shifting through each year of the decade.

A proposed “American Worker Rebate Act” could deliver stimulus-style payments funded by tariffs. For Michigan, most households would be eligible for the full amount.

The guys opened up about the biggest purchases they wish they could take back.

A Saginaw woman faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly using her Bridge Card to buy ingredients for baked goods sold on Facebook. Social media commenters say the penalty seems excessive.

The Metal God also shares his advice for a successful relationship.

In the newest episode of 'Paranormal Prison,' The Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman and Dimitri Minakakis go ghost hunting.

Prisoners? Settlers? How many are there? Find out some background on this curious little cemetery and see a list of whose buried here...

Bay County police captured a 3-foot South American Crocodile found lounging under a crabapple tree. The reptile now has a new home at the Birch Run Zoo.

From low-brow animated MTV icons (you know the ones) to adorably rage-fueled characters from the world of Hello Kitty, these are the 10 best metalhead cartoon characters to ever grace our screens.