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Severe Storms Possible Tuesday Night
West Michigan could be in for an active and potentially dangerous night as strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Tuesday evening and continue overnight. After a warm, muggy afternoon ...
Travis Gibbs Apr 14, 2026 13 On Your Side - YouTube

Robert Plant Does Surprise Led Zeppelin Song For "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert"
With Robert Plant's journeys away from straight ahead rock, with Alison Krauss and Saving Grace, it may be tempting to think his rock days are well behind him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3VI4aG...
Travis Gibbs Apr 10, 2026

KISS star Gene Simmons cuts ribbon at grand opening of his new restaurant in Michigan
Detroit's rock legacy came full circle this week as Gene Simmons of KISS paid a visit to the Motor City to celebrate the opening of a new Rock & Brews restaurant in Royal Oak. The eatery is co-fou...
Travis Gibbs Apr 10, 2026

Mackinac Island makes list for best small towns in the midwest
A beloved Michigan getaway is getting national recognition once again. Mackinac Island has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list for best small towns, earning praise as one of the country's top summer des...
Travis Gibbs Apr 09, 2026 mike.s.deemer@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Michael J. Fox wants you to know he's not dead
Actor and activist Michael J. Fox is reassuring fans after false reports claiming he had died spread rapidly online this week. The confusion stemmed from an error by CNN, which mistakenly published an...
Travis Gibbs Apr 09, 2026 Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.com

Frederik Meijer Gardens Unveils 2026 Summer Concert Series
Music lovers in West Michigan have something big to look forward to in 2026. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has officially revealed its highly anticipated Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert...
Travis Gibbs Apr 09, 2026 czgur / Depositphotos.com

An Arrest Is Finally Made In The Lindsey Buckingham Assault
Almost two weeks after Lindsey Buckingham was assaulted by a woman that authorities were already familiar with, charges were finally brought. Michelle Dick was hit with seven criminal charges, includi...
Travis Gibbs Apr 08, 2026 pryzmat / Depositphotos.com

High-speed chase involving police chopper on US-131 ends with arrest
A dangerous late-night chase on US-131 came to an end after Kent County deputies arrested a driver who allegedly reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour while fleeing police. According to the K...
Travis Gibbs Apr 08, 2026 imagesbykenny / Depositphotos.com

Michigan native is killing it on Jeopardy
A Michigan native is making serious waves on Jeopardy! - and history along the way. After securing his 16th consecutive win, Jamie Ding has officially entered the show's Top 10 alltime rankings, a mil...
Travis Gibbs Apr 07, 2026 Jeopardy! - YouTube

Tanker truck crash sparks massive fire on US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids
A dramatic tanker truck crash shut down a major stretch of US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids early Saturday morning, sending thick black smoke into the sky and halting traffic in both directions. ...
Travis Gibbs Apr 04, 2026 Bob Steele - Facebook

This Week In Rock History

Rock History (JUN 14-20)
Historic events this week from Foreigner, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Santana, The Police and Fleetwood MacJUNE 14, 1966: THE BEATLES' "BUTCHER COVER" Th...
15h ago

Rock History (JUN 7-13)
Historic events this week from Tom Petty & Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Velvet Revolver, The Rolling Stones and RushJUNE 7, 1978: TOM PETTY MEETS BO...
Jun 07, 2026

Rock History (MAY 31-JUN6)
Historic events this week from Roky Erickson, Black Sabbath, Ray Davies, Eagles, U2 and The CarsMAY 31, 2019: ROKY ERICKSON DIES Roky Erickson is anot...
May 31, 2026

Rock History (MAY 24-30)
Historic events this week from David Bowie, Van Halen, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger and moreMAY 24, 1974: DAVID BOWIE RELEASES DIAMOND DOGS At th...
May 24, 2026

Rock History (MAY 17-23)
Historic events this week from Dire Straits, R.E.M., Peter Gabriel, ZZ Top, The Wallflowers, The Rolling Stones and The WhoMAY 17, 1985: BROTHERS IN A...
May 17, 2026



