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A suspected drunk driver crashed into two Michigan State Police patrol cars while troopers were blocking traffic for a barn fire in Genesee County.

The holiday weekend is over, and that means more orange barrels across Michigan. Here are 10 road closures and construction projects drivers should know about this week.

A dispute between two groups turned deadly inside one of Metro Detroit's most familiar shopping destinations last Friday.

The chain locks on the doors told the story before any official announcement did — Owosso's Big Boy went quiet over the Fourth of July weekend.

The band Mutoid Man called out the official 2026 FIFA World Cup Theme song for sounding 'familiar' to one of their own tracks.

If you still have fireworks sitting around after the Fourth of July weekend, Michigan officials say there are a few important things you need to know before cleaning them up.

Metallica honored Ozzy Osbourne with a performance of 'Electric Funeral' on the one year anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert.

Highlighting popular and obscure prog rock bands from around the world!

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown from 170 to 572 cases in just days. See which counties are being hit the hardest and what health officials are saying.

Hint: It comes from their 2013 compilation LP, 'Conventional Weapons'!

Yesterday (July 4) would've been the couple's 46th anniversary, and Kelly Osbourne also shared a heartfelt message to her mother about the occasion.

Gargoyles in Gaylord, dinosaurs in Detroit, and gruesome ghouls in Grand Rapids seemed very real if you grew up reading Michigan Chillers.

Own at least 20 acres of Michigan woods? You may qualify for forestland tax benefits if you apply by September 1.

After a narrow second-place finish last year, the Michigan State Police are back for a massive rematch against Florida in the 2026 Best Looking Cruiser competition. Here is a look at this year's entry and how to cast your ballot.

We attempt to name one rock or metal song for each of the 50 states that namechecks that state in the title or lyrics.

There's more to the lyrics than just the chorus of these rock songs commonly mistaken for being patriotic!

Rock and metal songs provide a great musical foundation for events in U.S. history.

Sometimes they've got more interesting perspectives than their U.S. counterparts.

To show how grunge evolved from the '80s through the late '90s, we selected the best albums by 25 big grunge and post-grunge bands.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

Twenty-one food trucks, a luau theme, and a free front door — Frankenmuth's summer food truck festival is shaping up to be one of the more interesting afternoons on the Michigan calendar.

Before heading to the beach this hot Fourth of July weekend, check which 14 Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory because of high bacteria levels.

These 13 bands made it big after forming in college, but some members recall things not always being easy while in school.

With the Fourth landing on a Saturday this year, MidMichigan communities are spreading the celebrations across the whole weekend.

Gary Holt, David Draiman, Robb Flynn, Mille Petrozza, Nonpoint and more pay tribute to late metal guitarist and bassist Shaun Glass.

A devastating crash on southbound I-75 in Oakland County left four people dead, including two children, after a disabled vehicle was struck by a truck Wednesday night.

Robert Williams was only 25 years old when a one ton robotic arm struck and killed him instantly. His family later won a ten million dollar lawsuit.

Ex-Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin shared a video response after Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx called him a 'hater' on social media.

Think your go-to gas station is lucky? These Michigan stores sold lottery tickets worth $1 million or more in 2026, including some right here in Mid-Michigan.

Yungblud's journey came to a head with an emotional, cathartic breakdown during his Bludfest performance in Czechia.