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The Country Kitchen, Mason: 1950s-1970s
So much food, how could you eat it all? Here's a look back at a past favorite restaurant that is dangerously close to being forgotten: The Country Kitchen in Mason...

The Former Light's Restaurant in Lansing: 1940s-1980s
It began as a malt shop in the 1940s and underwent different names until it was torn down in 2008. Here's a look back at Light's Restaurant in Lansing...

The 10 Best Concerts Hitting Michigan in May
Michigan’s concert calendar is stacked this May, with massive shows from Bruno Mars, Lionel Richie, Cody Johnson, and more. Here are the 10 must-see concerts happening across the state.

This Lansing Parking Lot Isn’t As Bad As Frandor, But It’s Up There
There's something in the water in Lansing, because I have another terrible parking lot to add to the list.

29 Things That’ll Make Total Sense If You Grew Up Rural in the ’80s
Growing up rural in the '80s meant burn barrels, three-wheelers, and a world as big as your property line.

Watch David Lee Roth Cover Billy Joel’s ‘New York State of Mind’
The Van Halen star has been performing the surprising cover on his 2026 North American tour.


Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of Glam Rock?
The genre completely transformed what rock and roll looked like.

Porky's: Who Remembers This Short-lived Jackson Bar & Grill?
It shared the same name as an infamous 1981 movie, which possibly drew curious customers. Here's a quick look at the former Porky's in Jackson...

Sons of Kiss’ Stanley and Simmons Reveal Debut Album Title, Track List and Cover Art
A third single and the duo's first-ever live performances will arrive in early May.
The First Michigan Theater to Show Talking Movies: The Fox
Debuting in 1928, the Fox Theatre in Detroit was also the first theater with escalators and elevators. Here's a brief backstory...

Walmart Remodeling 15 Stores in Michigan
Walmart is remodeling 15 Michigan stores in 2026 with updated layouts, new tech, and faster pickup and delivery options.

Lansing Restaurant Week Is Back With $7 Dishes at 100 Spots
Lansing Restaurant Week is back this year with more $7 meals and $5 drinks. Find out when it's happening and which restaurants are participating.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Sets Fall Tour
Johnny Van Zant also tells UCR about their upcoming summer concerts with Foreigner.

38 Special's Expanded 2026 Tour
They'll also share stages with Styx, Foreigner, the Marshall Tucker Band and Don Felder.

Michigan Primed To Blow Past Yearly Tornado Average For Second Year In A Row
Just like 2025, early tornado outbreaks are putting Michigan on track for a busy season.

Grand Funk Railroad Extends Tour
Expanded Still Shinin' On shows come with news that singer Max Carl is retiring.

Top 40 ‘Baby’ Songs of All Time
From Bieber to Nugent, Carpenters to Ramones – the 40 greatest songs using music's most popular term of endearment.
