When former Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he didn't just take his glove and gear with him. He also took the beloved espresso machine that had become a fixture in the Tigers' clubhouse. Why take it? According to Skubal, the decision came from his wife, Jessica. He joked that he wanted to...

A 58-year-old Kent County woman is celebrating a life-changing win after scratching off a $1 million Michigan Lottery ticket. The lucky winner purchased the winning $1,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier ticket at Aikan Liquor in Kentwood. She recently claimed the prize and chose a lump-sum payment of about $693,000. Her ...

Michigan just scored another travel bragging right. Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 Weekend Getaway in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, topping destinations across Ohio, Wisconsin, and even fellow Michigan favorite Traverse City. Known for its car-free streets, horse-drawn carriages, bike-friendly ...

This Labor Day weekend, it's all about you. In the office, on the job site, in the warehouse, or wherever you call the workplace. It's the Workforce Triple Play Weekend on LAV. Three in a row from your favorite artists, all weekend long. Listen on the air, on your smartspeaker, online, or on the free Classic Rock 97 LA...

Your bowl of Trix just got a little more natural. General Mills announced it has officially removed artificial colors from all of its U.S. cereal products and plans to eliminate them from its entire U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. The company says about 90% of its retail products have already made the switch....

Head coach Scott Wooster and the Grand Valley State Lakers football team returns to Allendale this week for their 2026 home opener. They take on West Texas A&M Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lubbers Stadium. GVSU is coming off a week one 38-10 victory over Charleston. The Lakers scored 31 unanswered points in the game, and ...

Travis Gibbs has officially taken over afternoons on WLAV and he's celebrating with a big giveaway. Listen all week for your chance to win stay & play passes to Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, Michigan. We're putting you and a guest up in a luxury room for a night and hooking you up with a free round of golf at on...

Do you want to go see Triumph at Van Andel Arena this fall? We have your chance to win tickets! Listen to Kim St. James all week for keywords to text in and win. Listen on the free Classic Rock 97 LAV app, on your smartspeaker, on your radio or stream it live on the website. SHOW INFORMATION Triumph: The Rock & Rol...

U2 have recorded a new version of The Pogues' Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah for an upcoming tribute album honoring Shane MacGowan. The release was announce...

Foreigner is revisiting one of its best-known albums with a Super Deluxe Edition of Head Games, set for release on October 30, 2026. The band announce...

Dexter and the Moonrocks are building on a major breakthrough as they prepare to release their debut full-length album, Friends That I Don't Like, on ...

Interpol are entering a new chapter with This Mirror Weighs a Ton, the New York rock band's latest studio album, released August 28. In comments surro...

Soundgarden will return to the stage in Seattle for a special halftime performance during the Seahawks' home opener against the New England Patriots o...

Tim Curry, the British actor and singer whose unmistakable voice helped define some of his most memorable performances, died Tuesday at his Los Angele...

Courtney Love has offered high praise for Slayyyter after the pop artist performed a cover of Hole's 1994 song Violet during a recent live session. Fo...

Stand Up for Heroes will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall with a mix of music, comedy and support for the military community. Organizers annou...