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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.

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.

Four of the biggest, most successful and most influential rock bands of the 2000s — and luckily they're all still active today.

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.