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Don’t Get Caught Using “Authorized Vehicles Only” Roads In Michigan
I was being a passenger prince while my wife Lindsey drove us to Detroit to see George Strait at Ford Field. When we were near Lansing I saw a Minivan pull over and use the road that is for authorized vehicles only. I'm not sure why they used it but...
Map Displays Location of Every Michigan High School Football Program
High school football in Michigan kicks off in just over a month. The best time of the year is nearly upon us. When the season kicks off, we here at WBCK will be a bit more focused on the teams in Calhoun County, primarily the Battle Creek Central Bearcats, Harper Creek Beavers, Pennfield Panthers, Lakeview Spartans, and Marshall Redhawks. However, in anticipation of the season, football fans across the country want to make sure everyone is well represented.
Michigan State Police Giving Electric Forest Vibes For Best Cruiser Contest
You hear so many negative stories in the news these days, that I really cherish those little viral moments when we see people getting along and having a good time. One of my favorites as of lately, are the Michigan State Police officers that showed up to Electric Forest for good times (and vibes.)
Why Are All Grand Rapids City Parks Closed After Dark?
It is the time of year when people are going to the park more. While the park may be open to the public, there are time restrictions. Did you know?. As one does, a Reddit user, Salt-Minute-6038, shared their security issue that happened over the weekend. Since as this user...
Michigan’s Largest Pickleball Complex Set to Open in 2025
Fans of America's fast growing sport will soon have a new place to play in Michigan. The state's largest indoor pickleball complex is set to open its doors in 2025. The Northville Pickleball Club, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will be located on the Ward Church campus in Northville, about 30 miles west of Detroit.
Historic Michigan Restaurant Ranked Among ‘Most Famous’ in the Entire Country
What's a restaurant in Michigan you'd call "iconic" and "can't miss"? Check out this eatery that's been named the most famous in the state!. Most Famous Restaurants in the The U.S. Lovefood.com went on a search for the "must try" restaurants in each state where people from al lover the...
8 Old Laws In Michigan You’ve Definitely Broken Before
On average, how many laws do you think that you break in Michigan in a day? A couple... none... maybe too many to count?. What if I told you, that you could be breaking some old laws in Michigan, and you didn't even know it. Local / TSM Grand Rapids.
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
Warning: Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Apart of Massive Breach
It appears that AT&T has not been kind to its Michigan customers lately. Remember that massive outage we all endured earlier this year? Well, it seems Michigan customers are now facing another headache. Reports indicate that Michigan residents may have had their personal data compromised. When big corporations suffer cyberattacks...
Non-Chain Lansing Restaurants That Are Open on Mondays
Lansing Area Bars and Restaurants That Serve Amazing Mocktails. Whether you are a pregnant person, a sober person, an underage person, or just a person who doesn't feel like drinking alcohol at the moment, there's got to be something out there for us, right? That's when I discovered the beauty of a mocktail. If you don't drink alcohol, for whatever reason, there are some fantastic restaurants and bars in Lansing that serve up more than pop and lemonade. Check out these spots that have amazing mocktails.
New Mexican Restaurant Serving Massive 4 Pound Burrito Opens in Grand Rapids
Love Mexican food AND a challenge? A new restaurant serving up both is now open in Grand Rapids. Tacos Don Jose, located at 430 68th St. SW, opened for business at the end of June. On opening day the owners shared on social media, "Food is a powerful cornerstone in...
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Missing West Michigan Mom And Baby Found Walking Barefoot In Texas
A woman and her baby from Wyoming, Michigan, who had been missing for several days, were found safe in Texas last weekend. This story has a happy ending, but it was quite an adventure for the mother and child. The woman and her infant daughter were reported missing on July...
What’s With The Blind Dating App That’s Popped Up in West Michigan?
When it comes to finding your forever person, there are infinite you could meet them. From bars to apps, many duds are out there waiting for you in the dating pool. One of the oldest ways of meeting someone is a blind date, where you're set up by someone and meet for the first time on the date.
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....
This Michigan Company Once Offered Take-Home Vanilla Extract as an Employee Perk
There are likely few who will argue that the attitudes of much of the American workforce has changed post-Pandemic. Work from home, flexible hours and benefits have all altered the relationship between employees and employers. There's always the much ballyhooed pizza party as a panacea morale boost. But consider what one Michigan company once offered as an employee perk: special vanilla extract.
Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Part Of Hack
Have you heard the news about the massive data breach?. You can be affected and not even know it. Here are the details you need to know. AT&T Data Breach Affects Millions Including Michigan Users. On early Friday, July 12th, AT&T announced that the call and text message records of...
Redbox Video Rental Machines Set to Disappear Across Michigan
Admit it, it's likely been awhile since you last rented a physical DVD from a Redbox location. The machines that became the successor to video rental locations like Blockbuster and Family Video and then the rental-by-mail original Netflix model appears ready to sunset just like those services. The company behind...
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
This Restaurant’s Mouthwatering Cheeseburger Has Been Crowned the Best in Michigan
Covered in melty cheese, topped with bacon, slathered with ketchup - however you stack up your cheeseburger, no doubt they are one of America's favorite dishes. Well one cheeseburger in Michigan is getting praised as the very best the state. Foodie publication Lovefood.com went on a mission hunt down America's...
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