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Ridin’ the Rails: Rail Biking Comes to Michigan in 2023
According to WILX-TV, a woman who graduated from Grand Ledge High in 2019 is bringing something unique to Michigan: rail biking. Although rail biking has been around for a while (see photos below), this is the first time it will be available in Michigan. Macie Hefron calls her new venture...
Jamaal Williams Goes Viral with Sunday Night Football Introduction
Once Seattle won, Detroit knew its season was done after the Sunday Night matchup against the Packers. But the team that started the season 1-6 had finally made it to Prime Time. This was their Super Bowl, and there was plenty to play for. Sunday Night's game put all of...
What’s the Moose Capital of Michigan? Newberry, in Luce County
I would have guessed Isle Royale, but no..... It's Newberry, in Luce County, Upper Peninsula. According to travelthemitten.com, surprisingly – to me, anyway – there are approximately only 700 moose that live north of the Mackinac Bridge. Okay, but what about west of the bridge? I find it hard to believe there are only 700 in the whole Upper Peninsula. Plenty of moose reside in the counties of Baraga and Marquette, and definitely a huge population of 'em on Isle Royale, but thanks to frequent sightings, Luce County has been pinpointed as having the most moose. Specifically, the town of Newberry.
How Do Brutal Michigan Winters Rank Against The Rest Of The Country?
Michiganders are no strangers to rough winters, but how do our winters stack up to the rest of the country?. Without even looking at the data I would have guessed Michigan is towards the top when it comes to snowiest states. Just a few weeks ago the West Side of...
The Untold Ojibwe Story of The Alleged Michigan-Based Paul Bunyan
Sometimes you hear about a myth that's super basic and think, "Okay, why is this character so huge?" In this sense, it's both literal and figurative. Paul Bunyan is one of those mythical characters that's embedded into our brains at a young age and I've always wondered why being a massive French-Canadian lumberjack was such a huge deal.
The Unfortunate Story of Michigan’s ‘Black Bart,’ Reimund Holzhey
There have been some interesting characters who have come from Michigan and one of the most notorious, in terms of crime, goes to a man that many may not realize was Michigan's own Black Bart. Now, if you don't know who Black Bart was, he was considered to be somewhat...
BUDGET BUSTER: Enter to Win a $500 Visa Gift Card
Spend a little more than you wanted to last holiday? Trying to pay your electric bill for December's Clark Griswold-style decor? Need a few more bucks to break even?. We're here to help with our $500 Budget Buster! You could win a $500 prepaid Visa gift card that can be used for gas, groceries, bills, and so much more.
Steve Perry Drops Song Trademarks Lawsuit Against Former Journey Bandmates Schon and Cain
The current dispute(s) between Journey guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain may be getting a lot of attention lately, but Steve Perry’s recent case against them (regarding song trademarks) never went away. Fortunately, though, it looks like it just did, as Perry has reportedly dropped his lawsuit. As...
Why Slipknot Bassist V-Man Knew His Distinguishing Tattoos Would Reveal His Identity
To varying degrees – and among other reasons – each member of Slipknot uses his mask(s) to hide who he really is. According to bassist Alessandro "V-Man" Venturella, however, that’s not always a foolproof tactic, as his unique tattoos inevitably gave away his identity prior to the release of 2014’s .5: The Gray Chapter.
Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz Arrested on Gun Charges + Posts Bail
Last Thursday night (Jan. 5), Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz – who has no prior criminal record –was arrested for unlawfully having two guns in his possession, Consequence reported. According to Deadline, he has now posted “$10,000 bail and awaits a February hearing in New York City.”
Dee Snider Disses Todd La Torre for Challenging His Plant + Dio ‘Real Performer’ Statements
This past Wednesday (Jan. 4), Loudwire reported on outspoken Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider’s claim that Ronnie James Dio and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and aren’t “real performers.” In response to Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre openly disagreeing with him, Snider tweeted – with characteristically concise derision – that he’s not even sure who La Torre is.
Cannibal Corpse’s Paul Mazurkiewicz Says Corpsegrinder Is ‘A Better Vocalist’ Than Chris Barnes
It’s one of the biggest debates in death metal history: who’s the better Cannibal Corpse frontman, Chris Barnes or George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher? While fans may continue to disagree until the end of time, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz has offered his definitive answer. In a recent appearance on...
Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Town According to Kalamazoo Locals
It doesn't necessarily have to be Tuesday in order to enjoy your favorite local taco joint. Mexican food is great any time of the week! Thankfully there is no shortage of authentic, family run Mexican restaurants here in the Kalamazoo area. Currently, there's a lively debate happening on the Kalamazoo...
Kelly Osbourne Says ‘It’s No One’s Place’ to Discuss Her Baby After Sharon Reveals Name
Thanks to Sharon Osbourne, we know that Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot's Sid Wilson officially recently welcomed their first son Sidney into the world. However, Kelly has explained why she hasn't announced his arrival yet, adding that it isn't anyone's place to share anything about him. Page Six reported that Kelly...
This Michigan Emergency Room Staff Just Claimed A $1 Million Powerball Prize
I've had conversations with co-workers in the past about pooling our money to hit it big and share the wealth. Every time I've done that, we've come out on the losing end, just like when I play by myself. But one Michigan lottery club in Traverse City hit it big...
Twitter Has Hostile Reaction to Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Trolling Elon Musk
As beloved as Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge is, he prompted a generally angry reaction from the twitterverse with a tweet trolling Twitter CEO Elon Musk. The short and biting tweet from DeLonge garnered a seemingly endless stream of mostly cranky responses from fans of Musk. Some background: Thursday afternoon (Jan....
The Best New Rock + Metal Songs of the Week (Jan. 6)
Can't keep up with every new rock and metal song that comes out each week? Leave it Loudwire and our Weekly Wire playlist, which is refreshed each Friday afternoon with up to 50 newly released tracks. This week, we've got a top-shelf collaboration between Daughtry and Lzzy Hale as they...
These Were The Top Baby Names In Southwest Michigan For 2022
That's officially a wrap on 2022! Now that we've got another year in the books local hospitals throughout west Michigan are releasing their annual list of the most popular baby names. According to a press release by the Bronson healthcare group more than 4,500 were delivered at Bronson BirthPlace between...
Michigan Football Facing NCAA Investigations
The University of Michigan football program received Notice of Allegations from the NCAA Thursday. The five violations could result in sanctions. The Most Serious Charge Concerns Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. The most serious charge issued by the NCAA involves head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is accused of lying to investigators...
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