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The Boblo Island Amusement Park Ferry Lives Again

For the first time in 20 years, you can step aboard a piece of Boblo Island history at the newly opened Ste. Claire museum in Detroit.

Captain Sundae's Iconic Statue Destroyed Overnight

A statue that survived a 2007 kidnapping couldn't survive this weekend, with security footage showing it being pushed over just after 1 AM.

The Awesome Way Thomas Rhett Pre-Gamed His Acrisure Amphitheater Show

Imagine hanging out at Founders Brewing and country superstar Thomas Rhett walks in. That is exactly what happened Saturday when he dropped in b…

Gaming Control Board Raids Muskegon Bar After Undercover Tip

State officials raided DJ's Pub and Grill in Muskegon after discovering illegal slot machines paying out cash and gift cards.

Did You Know About Howard Stern's Short Stint In Detroit?

Long before his New York fame, Howard Stern's short run at WWWW FM in 1980 turned out to be a launching pad for his career.

Free Beer & Hot Wings Raise Nearly $244K For Kids' Food Basket

The 'Fill The Basket' fundraiser on 97.9 GRD brought together West Michigan, raising nearly $244,000 for Kids Food Basket and celebrating the im…

Watch: Muskegon Firefighters Save Struggling Deer Stuck in Backyard Pool!

The Muskegon Fire Department successfully saved a deer that had fallen into an inground pool on Tuesday evening.

Rammstein Set to Release New Album Before 2022 World Tour

The countdown is on to new music.