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Former Lumber Magnate’s Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan
Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island? Your dream could come true with this stunning island that's currently up for sale in Northern Michigan. The island is named "Loud Island", not because of the noise, but because lumber magnate Edward F. Loud...
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
6 Michigan Golf Courses Among The Best In America
I love the game of golf, however it doesn't love me back. I've lost hundreds of golf balls over my life to water hazards and going out of bounds into the woods. While I stink at the game I still love playing and have been able to set foot on some beautiful golf courses in Michigan.
Interview: Phil Collen Says Fans Should Expect A Lot from Def Leppard In the Next 10 Years – ‘New Songs, New Album, New Tour’
On Friday (July 19), Def Leppard's longtime guitarist Phil Collen joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the release of their latest song, "Just Like '73" — a track that he said brought some closure to the band. "It was nearly on the album, Diamond Star Halos," Collen told host Chuck...
Early Video Resurfaces Showing 17-Year-Old Amy Lee in Tiny Arkansas Club
A grainy video has resurfaced showing a pre-fame Evanescence playing a small bar in Arkansas in 1999. Most of the videos on John Furman's Youtube channel are show off-roading, guns or dash cam footage. Among his most popular videos, however, are rare live performances from the early days of Evanescence.
Meijer’s Adorable Mice (With Occupations) Are Taking The Internet By Storm
If you're a pet owner, you probably already know what kind of toys your furry best friend loves the most. For my dog Tulip, she's a big fan of those tug-o-war ropes. Meanwhile, my two cats love those little tiny catnip mice. For most cats, any of these tiny catnip...
Muskegon Man’s $100 Win Turns into Surprise $300,000 Jackpot
Everyone who takes the time to play the Michigan Lottery is dreaming of the day they'll (hopefully) win a jackpot, but one Muskegon man couldn't have dreamed of it happening the way it did for him. A 64-year-old anonymous man from Muskegon recently purchased a Michigan Lottery Fire and Ice...
The 11 Most Laid-Back Cities in Michigan: Complete List
Let's face it: no one likes to spend their free time around a bunch of uptight, penny-pushing overlords who would rather spend their time coming up with rules than have a good time. That's why we've put together a list of eleven Michigan towns where they know how to have fun and also know that putting too many restrictions on visitors will kill the vibe. We put together a list of eleven cities in the state that have everything you need to relax without the presence of the fun police.
How Much Income Do You Need to Survive in Michigan?
Let's face it, just the simple task of living is expensive. Everything costs money, no way you get around that. The question is, how much money do you need to exist, you know, live and be safe?. That question was tackled by the website SmartAsset, and the results were revealing....
Hidden Dangers of a Favorite Michigan Beach Activity
Ah, Michigan beaches--a little slice of heaven with a side of potential doom. While soaking up the sun and showing off your impressive sandcastle skills, you may be unwittingly setting a perilous trap for yourself or another unlucky beachgoer. There's a hidden danger lurking below your feet. I'm talking about the innocent-looking yet potentially deadly activity of digging holes on the beach.
Michigan Pro Ultimate Frisbee Team Wins First Game In 7 Years
I remember the first time I was introduced to ultimate frisbee in elementary school, I told my gym teacher that it was a knock off football. That may have been because I wasn't too good at throwing the frisbee yet, but I definitely was one of the better receivers in the class. Nonetheless, I had no idea how big of sport ultimate frisbee actually was or how fun it could be when taken seriously.
Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
The Six Best Blaze Bayley Era Iron Maiden Songs
What are Iron Maiden's best songs from the Blaze Bayley era?. The era, which yielded The X Factor and Virtual XI, is, well... it's not a fan-favorite. That doesn't mean it should be overlooked, or that Bruce Dickinson's successor should shoulder the blame for the mixed results. Steve Harris is...
Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Maitlynn Has Many Alter-Egos
It's been a fun week for the show. Many of us have plans that we have been looking forward to for quite some time, but no one is more hype than Maitlynn. For months, our flagship station has been counting down the days until our local metal/rock festival called Upheaval Festival, which has many of her favorite bands showing up.
You Could Own Retired Kalamazoo Police Cruisers
Police cruisers are some of the most recognizable cars around. They're traditionally all the same make and model (which makes it handy when you're going a little too fast on the highway and need to slow down). Police cruisers usually are driven until they can't anymore, and when the time comes for them to be sold, they're sent to auction.
Rockers Tell Their Wildest Tattoo Stories
What are some of the wildest stories that rockers have with their tattoos? Loudwire met up with some of rock's biggest names at the InkCarceration Festival to get the stories behind some of their ink, and a few personal details came out in the process. Did you know that several...
What Highway Number Will the New Gordie Howe Bridge Between Michigan and Canada Have?
Construction on the long anticipated international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario is nearing completion. When done, it will add a new border crossing with the goal of alleviating some traffic congestion on the tunnel between the two nations. The question has come up around road enthusiasts as to what...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
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