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Can You Legally Go 10 MPH Over Speed Limit In Michigan?
The old saying, "nine your fine, ten your mine" has been around forever. Is that a legit statment when it comes to police pulling people over for speeding in Michigan? Last I knew a speed limit was exactly that, a "limit". I have repeated the statement "nine your fine, ten...
10 Birds You’re Probably Hearing in SW Michigan This Spring
Ah, Springtime in Michigan. Random temperatures, sometimes there's snow and a dash of allergies for those who suffer. On a positive note, something you'll probably notice when you finally open your windows is the chorus of birds singing you the song of their people. I know some might find it annoying, especially before the first cup of coffee is had. But, I love it.
Hey, Michigan! Are You Living Next Door to an Escaped Convict?
Imagine learning that the kind old man who lives next door actually has quite a dark past - and that he escaped from prison more than 50 years ago!. Sounds like a story tailor-made for your favorite true crime podcast. But it's really not that much of a stretch. According...
In Case You Missed It, Another Kalamazoo-Area Restaurant Has Quietly Closed
The dining scene in the greater Kalamazoo area has taken another hit as yet another local restaurant has abruptly closed. Without warning, the popular Portage-based sports bar announced its final day of operation, leaving patrons left to wonder: what went wrong?. Burger Town Grille. Without much of a heads-up to...
These Children From Southwest Michigan Are Missing As of 4/18/2023
Doing our part to try and bring children home safely can make a major difference in the lives of family members who have alerted the authorities of the disappearance of their loved ones. It's something nobody should ever have to endure, sadly, it is something we must be on the look for.
MSU Former QB/S/TE Hamp Fay Transferring
Pete Thamel of ESPN was first to report on Tuesday morning that Michigan State tight end Hamp Fay is entering the transfer portal. After spending his freshman year at the QB position behind starter Payton Thorne and primary backup Noah Kim, he switched to safety and then tight end in 2022.
Obsessed With Live Music? Michigan Ranks In Top 10 States
Live music is alive and well in Michigan. Whether you see a show indoors or at an outdoor venue, live music brings people together. With the summer season quickly approaching the outdoor amphitheatres are going to be open for business and live music will be played for thousands of attendees.
Can You Legally Buy a Car on Sunday in Michigan?
I was born and raised in West Michigan but after having spent the last several years living in states like Nebraska and Missouri, I always forget which weird laws belong to which state. For example, in Nebraska it's illegal for bar owners to sell beer without simultaneously brewing a kettle...
Detroit Boy, Not Even 10-Years-Old, Just Published His 2nd Book
Consider me highly impressed. A young child out of Detroit just published his second book at only 8 years old. And, after seeing a couple of videos, he seems to also possess a maturity and leadership quality that you rarely see in people under the age of 25, in my opinion.
Stink Bug’s Brief Michigan History and 4 Home Remedies to Try
It was an historical year. The search engine we now know as Google was founded, the FDA approved Viagra, the name Lewinski entered our vocabulary, Apple unveiled the iMac, ANNNNDDDDD stinkbugs made there first appearance in Michigan. The Invasive Species Arrives in Michigan. The brown marmorated stinkbug, as it's known...
Two NFL Legends Have Sons on Michigan State Athletics Rosters
Saturday afternoon, the Michigan State Spartans football team held its spring game scrimmage. Thanks to a beautiful, rainbow-arc touchdown pass from redshirt junior quarterback Noah Kim, much of the social media world was made aware of a legacy player on the Spartans roster. Antonio Gates Jr., the son of legendary...
Is Bell’s Brewery Appearing on the Daily Show This Week (4/17)?
A quick hint on social media seems to indicate that Bell's Brewery might be featured this week on The Daily Show. I was scrolling through Kalamazoo's Reddit when I came across a post from u/tomhanksgiving that said,. Bell’s to be featured on The Daily Show next week. The post,...
Do the ‘Brand New Lions’ Need a ‘Brand New Logo?’
Detroit has one of the more iconic logos in the NFL, rarely changing through the team's 70+ year existence as the Lions. It's longest-tenured stood for more than 30 years, and since then, it's only been SLIGHTLY altered by adding a few lines to accentuate the Lion logo's features. Some...
There Are Now 4 Michigan State Alumni Who Own Professional Sports Franchises
Magic Johnson is already one of the people most synonymous with Michigan State University, given his many triumphs and accolades earned on the basketball court, both as a Spartan and later as a Los Angeles Laker. Since his playing days ended three decades ago, Magic has made a name for...
Do These 7 Inland Lakes Have the Weirdest Names in Michigan?
Why should the Great Lakes get to have all the fun?. In addition to Michigan's five Great Lakes we've also got about 11,000 smaller inland lakes, According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 11,000 lakes means 11,000 names!. Surely it must be tedious trying to find new and...
18 Stores That Were On The Original Downtown Kalamazoo Mall
It was in 1958 when my mother walked me out of the front door of Gilmore Brothers department store, to view the large bulldozers which were tearing out the pavement of Burdick Street. The street was being removed, and a pedestrian mall would take its place. It had become apparent...
Do Camps Reduce Anxiety in Kids? New MSU Study Wants to Find Out
Michigan State University is looking for participants in an upcoming study about anxiety in young children. The study, called Kid Power Study, is going to focus on what reduces anxiety in children between the ages of 4 and 5 years old. What's Involved in the Study?. MSU is hoping to...
Faygo or Vernors: Which Should Be Michigan’s Official State Drink?
Open any fridge-- kitchen, garage, or otherwise-- in any Michigan household and you're all but guaranteed to find a hoard of pop cans like Faygo, Vernors, or both inside. Not only is each pop practically synonymous with Michigan, but they each hold a special place in our state's history. However, if you could only choose one, which should be considered as Michigan's official state drink?
Canadians Will Invade Kalamazoo With New Festival
Well... ok, maybe "Invade" isn't the right word to use, but they will be crossing the border from the Great White North in October for a new festival in Kalamazoo. Canadiana is going to be a celebration of all things Canadian. And this fall, at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, you can bet on a Tim Horton's Jelly Donut I'm gonna be there.
Michigan Town Named One of the Top 10 Best Small Town Food Scenes
A Michigan favorite has been named in the Top 10 for small town food scenes. If there is one thing that people in Michigan love to do, it is eating delicious foods. Almost every city in the state has at least one go-to spot that just makes our stomachs happy every time. However, one particular small town is amongst the top 10 in the nation.
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