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Register to Win: Tickets to see Billy Idol at Acrisure Amphitheater on Sepember 11th
Billy Idol brings his It's a Nice Day To... Tour Again Tour to Acrisure Amphitheater on Friday, September 11, 2026.
With special guest Susana Hoffs.
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Got plans for Labor Day weekend? Check out the 22nd Annual Cars for Cancer event in Muskegon. Presented by Different Strokes Car Club, the annual fundraiser supports the Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care while bringing together classic car enthusiasts from across West Michigan. The weekend kicks off Sunday, Septemb...
Billy Strings says 'Ionia Freak Fair' was benefit for hometown
When Billy Strings brought more than 28,000 fans to Ionia for his inaugural Freak Fair festival, most people had no idea it was also a fundraiser for the city that raised him. After the event, Strings revealed that once expenses are paid, all remaining profits will be donated back to Ionia. The two-day festival drew ma...
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Voice of the Whitecaps Signing Off After 12 Seasons
A familiar voice at LMCU Ballpark is getting ready to call his final game. Dan Hasty, the longtime play-by-play announcer for the West Michigan Whitecaps, is wrapping up his final season with the team after 12 years behind the mic. Hasty's broadcasting career grew out of a lifelong love of baseball after realizing his ...
MLive ending print newspapers, going fully digital
A longtime part of Michigan's media landscape is coming to an end. MLive Media Group announced it will stop printing all of its newspapers by December 2026, marking a full transition to digital publishing. The final printed editions, including The Grand Rapids Press, Kalamazoo Gazette, and Muskegon Chronicle, will be d...
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Tarik Skubal took the clubhouse espresso machine with him to LA when the Tigers traded him
When former Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he didn't just take his glove and gear with him. He also took the beloved espresso machine that had become a fixture in the Tigers' clubhouse. Why take it? According to Skubal, the decision came from his wife, Jessica. He joked that he wanted to...
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Kent County woman wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket
A 58-year-old Kent County woman is celebrating a life-changing win after scratching off a $1 million Michigan Lottery ticket. The lucky winner purchased the winning $1,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier ticket at Aikan Liquor in Kentwood. She recently claimed the prize and chose a lump-sum payment of about $693,000. Her ...
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Mackinac Island named best weekend getaway in the Midwest
Michigan just scored another travel bragging right. Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 Weekend Getaway in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, topping destinations across Ohio, Wisconsin, and even fellow Michigan favorite Traverse City. Known for its car-free streets, horse-drawn carriages, bike-friendly ...
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Workforce Triple Play Weekend
This Labor Day weekend, it's all about you. In the office, on the job site, in the warehouse, or wherever you call the workplace. It's the Workforce Triple Play Weekend on LAV. Three in a row from your favorite artists, all weekend long. Listen on the air, on your smartspeaker, online, or on the free Classic Rock 97 LA...
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Bush Added to Triple M Fest Lineup Alongside The Superjesus and You Am I
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Foreigner Expands Head Games With Super Deluxe Anniversary Edition
Foreigner is revisiting one of its best-known albums with a Super Deluxe Edition of Head Games, set for release on October 30, 2026. The band announce...
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Interpol Return With This Mirror Weighs a Ton, Expanding Their Signature Sound
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Tim Curry's Musical Legacy Reaches Far Beyond Rocky Horror
Tim Curry, the British actor and singer whose unmistakable voice helped define some of his most memorable performances, died Tuesday at his Los Angele...
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