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Could This Be The Most Dangerous Highway In Michigan?
Nearly 2.6 million Michiganders traveled over the extended holiday weekend. In fact, AAA expected record breaking travel throughout the 4th of July holiday not only in Michigan, but across the U.S.. Did you notice any of the delays during your trip?. How Safe Are Michigan's Roads?. We Michiganders are all...
Why is There Suddenly a Speed Limit On Mackinac Island?
If you thought Mackinac Island's serene charm and car-free streets were unique, hold on to your handlebars because there's a new plot twist that might surprise you. The main road on the island is about to get a speed limit. M-185, the state's last unregulated highway, is finally getting a speed limit.
The Best Advice You Can Give Anyone Moving to Michigan
I remember when I moved to Michigan. It was a big adjustment from where I'd lived before. The weather is strange, the people use odd slang and terminology for things (I still refuse to call it "Pop"), and Michiganders had some strange habits that I'd never seen before. But over...
Dine Inside The Whitney, A Mansion From 1894 In Detroit
I've recently started watching Peaky Blinders, which is set in 1919 and features some truly extravagant buildings for the time. While it's just a show, no shortage of mansions in media makes you envious that you weren't fortunate enough to be born into an oil tycoon family or something similar.
Michigan Landmark in the Running for Three Different National Awards
If you haven't been, I'd say this spot is definitely one to add to your summer bucket list! One Michigan resort is in the running for three national honors. Can you guess which Michigan hotel is battling it out for best historic hotel, best destination resort, and top hotel for families in new USA Today 10best Readers' polls?
Rock Stars React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Rock stars have reacted to last night's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with a mixture of shock, sadness and anger. Trump was shot in the ear while delivering a speech at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old kitchen worker from nearby Bethel Park, is alleged to have opened fire on the former President from a nearby roof. Crooks killed one other person and wounded two others before Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
That Time Bono and the Edge Co-wrote a Euro Championship Song
In 1960, the very first UEFA European Football Championship was held. It's taken place every four years since then and is, at the time of this writing, the second-most watched football tournament in the world after the FIFA World Cup. (That's European football, by the way, referred to as soccer by American audiences.)
Watch Iron Maiden Singers Bruce Dickinson And Paul Di’Anno Meet For First Time
A coincidence of scheduling allowed Iron Maiden singers Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno to meet for the first time ever last night (July 13). The moment took place in Zagreb, Croatia, where the current frontman was playing a show in support of solo album The Mandrake Project. Di’Anno was in the same place to promote his upcoming debut album with his new band Warhorse.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Black and Blue’ Rarity in L.A.
The Rolling Stones dug out another rarity for their second of two shows in Inglewood, CA, last night (July 13). Mick Jagger and company delivered “Fool to Cry” from 1976 album Black and Blue for the third-from-final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour. The ballad, recorded soon after Mick Taylor had quit the band, reached No. 10 when released as the album’s lead single, and featured session guitarist Wayne Perkins.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.
This Has Been Crowned Michigan’s Most Popular Attraction… And it’s Not a Lake
When I think about what draws people to Michigan, it's all about water! We are the Great Lakes State after all. Well, according to a travel publication, this is Michigan's most popular attraction... and it's got nothing to do with water. LoveExploring.com sought to find the top attraction in each...
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersection Named Deadliest In America
As Michigan drivers navigate busy roadways, staying safe and avoiding accidents is a top priority. While accidents can happen anywhere, crashes occur more frequently at certain intersections in Michigan. There's one intersection where extreme caution should be used as it's ranked one of the most dangerous in Michigan and lands on the list of one of the deadliest in America.
The 10 Most Unhinged Submissions For Michigan’s 2024 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest
It's bold of anyone to try and have any kind of contest online after the "Boaty McBoatface" incident in England years ago. You'd think we, human beings, would have learned our lesson by now. But ALAS, we have not, and right now, there is an online contest to vote for...
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
What Does Amusement Park Merger Mean For Thrill Seekers in Michigan, Ohio?
Two great amusement parks just became one. Well, actually, they just became many. What does this new amusement park mean for thrill seekers across Michigan and Ohio?. If you didn't get the memo our favorite nearby amusement parks, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, have been merged under one new parent company:
Michigan Town Named ‘Most Difficult-To-Pronounce’ In The Nation
There are plenty of cities in Michigan that even long-time residents have trouble saying them correctly. So it's no surprise to Michiganders when first-time visitors are left scratching their heads over how to pronounce some of the unique city names in the Mitten. But there's one Michigan city that so many people struggle with that it was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in America.
Michigan Casting Calls: Lights, Camera, Action
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Lucky You! Here Are the 5 Most Luxurious Casinos in Michigan
Long since gone are the days where heading to a casino meant a trip to Las Vegas or Atlantic City. These days, casinos are legal in all but a handful of US states. Michigan's home to more than two dozen of them - most of them run by Native American tribes.
Potter Park Zoo Has a Brand New Bundle of Joy!
Congratulations are in order because there is a brand new bundle of joy at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing!. Potter Park Zoo has a multitude of exhibits, spanning mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. But, not all of them have had babies recently. Only one animal resident has, and that's the red panda!
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