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A freakin’ hot dog roller, nine bags of chips, and absolute chaos—this month’s Virtual Live at Night was peak Fancy Idiot energy.

From the sweet to the sour to the downright teeth-destroying, let’s unwrap some of the most awesome '80s candies.

What style best fits you? Would you rather ramp up the aggression of rebellion or dig into the gut-wrenching angst of heartbreak?

A bomb threat at the Burton Meijer led to a full evacuation Saturday night. Police later determined it was not credible and traced the prank to two juveniles.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning travelers about shady websites selling fake Mackinac Island ferry and attraction tickets.

After the deadly Grand Blanc church attack, bomb threats to local churches prompted heightened security across Genesee County. Communities nationwide are also stepping up safety measures at schools, churches, and events.

Leroy's Lounge in Fenton is rolling out the new Big Mack Burger, named in honor of one of their standout employees, Mackenzie.

Bowling just got a fresh twist in Lansing, where smaller balls and unique scoring make for an exciting night out.

John 5 named Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen and Guthrie Govan as the three guitarists he believes changed music with their playing.

About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled because pieces of wood may be hiding in the batter.

Find out where you can see Ghost supporting their 'Skeleta' album in early 2026.

GWAR's Blothar the Berserker shares his appreciation with Full Metal Jackie over what the band has accomplished in their 40 years.

A gunman rammed a pickup truck into a Grand Blanc church before opening fire and setting the building ablaze during Sunday services. Five people were killed, eight others injured, and the suspect was fatally shot by police.

Plastic bottles and aluminum cans have a secret: keeping them whole could actually make recycling easier. Who knew?

Michigan is known as the Motor City and is home to Motown. But that just scratches the surface of what the Mitten state is known and famous for.

Emergency crews rushed to a Grand Blanc church after calls of an active shooter quickly escalated into a massive fire. Details on injuries or fatalities remain unconfirmed.

"I miss the laughter. He’s the funniest person ever of all time," Watt also said regarding what he misses most about Ozzy.

"We promise to come back stronger than ever," the band also said in their statement.

We also found the favorite albums of both current AND former members of Metallica. See what they believe is the band's best work.

That viral escalator video is raising eyebrows and, frankly, a bit of stomach bile. Who knew handrails could be so grimy?

People wake up in the morning and discover they've been bitten during the night. Many times it's from a spider. Here are three Michigan spiders you need to watch out for...

Diving into the reasons for and reactions to Genesis' jump from prog rock to pop in the 1980s!

There's a grocery revolution happening, and Aldi is leading the charge with ambitious plans that are shaking up the aisles across the country.

A new taste is making waves in downtown Detroit, and it's Mediterranean cuisine like you've never seen before.

These food combos sound criminal, but people swear by them. See the strangest listener-approved ways to ruin—or reinvent—spaghetti.

Michigan lawmakers just approved a new 24% tax on wholesale marijuana. If it passes the Senate, the plan could bring in $420 million a year to help fix the state’s crumbling roads.

Kalamazoo’s Big Banana Car is back and earning international acclaim! See why Ridiculous Steve’s iconic vehicle still holds the Guinness World Record.

The double-album 'Live in Long Beach' captures a November 1985 concert.

From the fruity smells of Lip Smackers before that awkward first kiss to the school supplies that made us a little dizzy, let’s take a nostalgic whiff down memory lane.

Revocation guitarist/vocalist Dave Davidson names the most underrated guitar shredders in death metal.