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Kevin Cronin Says REO Speedwagon Became an ‘Impossible Situation’
He says there was a "chasm opening within the band” years before their breakup.

These Color Photos Vividly Capture the Small Moments of Life in the ’50s and ’60s
Think you know the ‘50s and ‘60s? Spoiler alert: They were filled with colors you might never expect.

Phil Ehart Kansas Memoir
"This is my story as I lived it," he says about the upcoming book. "Messy, meaningful, and real.”

10 Years Gone: 15 Legendary Musicians We Lost in 2016
We lost far more than our fair share of innovative geniuses on this particular trip around the sun.

Tedeschi Trucks 2026 Tour
The group also announced a new album and first single.

Geddy Lee Thinks New Rush Music ‘Will Eventually Come Out’
But first, he says, they must "manage to survive" their massive reunion tour.

Mailing a Package in Michigan Now Costs More Here’s What Changed
USPS raised several package shipping prices starting Jan. 18, 2026. Priority, Express, Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select all climbed, while Forever stamps stay the same for now.

Scorpions Legend Dies at 71
He played a key role in signature songs like "Still Loving You," "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Wind of Change."

A Look at Vermontville, Over 100 Years Ago: Eaton County
Home of the Maple Syrup Festival every April, here's a look at the Eaton County village of Vermontville, from over 100 years ago...

What Happens When Michigan Schools Exceed Snow Days
Michigan schools only get six forgiven snow days before making them up. After that, winter starts charging interest.

Buried in Michigan: The Original Circus 'Fat Lady'
In 1899 she was secretly buried in a Michigan cemetery at midnight in an unmarked grave. Here's the tale of the original circus 'Fat Lady', Lizzie Whitlock...

Try Michigan’s New Extreme, Nighttime Glow Tubing Experience
Northern Michigan’s winter fun just got brighter. Treetops Resort introduces Blackout Tubing — an after-dark, high-speed, glow-lit experience for thrill-seekers.

Tommy’s Big Adulting Day: Shovels, Sinks, And More
First it was a vacuum. Now it’s a snow shovel. What mundane thing will thrill Tommy next?

Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975′ Becomes First Album to Earn Quadruple Diamond RIAA Certification
It was the first album to earn a platinum certification. Fifty years later, it's still making history.

Resurfaced Assault Allegations
Their cases were dropped, until a newly enacted statute began allowing older claims to be refiled.

Hearing Loud Booms Outside? It Could Be Exploding Trees in Michigan
Michigan’s brutal cold can make trees sound like they’re “exploding.” It’s usually a sudden frost crack—sap and wood freezing fast, building pressure, and splitting trunks or limbs with a loud pop.

Rolling Stones Solo Albums
The top releases from each of the core members, past and present, along with the least extraordinary.

New Dave Mustaine Interview
He tells UCR about the important "paradigm shift" that helped set the course for the future thrash metal legends.
