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Joe Walsh Joined by Toto for 8th Annual VetsAid Benefit
Joe Walsh will appear with Toto and other special guests at his 8th annual VetsAid benefit show, set for 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at UBS Arena outside New York City in Belmont Park. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Also on the bill: Eric Church and Kool and the Gang, the latter of whom will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year.
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
These Famous Gravesites Are The Most Visited In Michigan
We've all heard the famous saying, "The only thing guaranteed in life is death and taxes" and honestly this couldn't be more true. I've learned throughout my life that we will pay taxes on almost everything and income taxes every year for life and no matter what happens, all of our lives end in death. The other thing about death is that it's not cheap either as your family must spend a pretty penny for post-mortem arrangements.
Did You Know Durand, Michigan Had A XXX Drive-In?
If your parents were around the Durand, Michigan area in 1966, ask them if they remember the 'Durand Dirties'. The question should make for some very interesting dinner conversation. Maybe you remember the Sceen Drive-In eventually was dubbed 'Durand Dirties'. According to The Daily Beast, the Sceen was the first...
Here Is Where You Can Buy The Most Expensive Steak in Michigan
There's probably a difference between a traditional steak and potato guy such as myself and the kind of people that drop more than $100 on a steak - not that there is anything wrong with that. The thought of a $100+ steak is mouthwatering, to be completely fair. But if,...
Cashapp Users In Michigan Could Become $2,500 Richer
Money is one of the most important things to our lives as everything we do cost money from the home we live in and the clothes we wear to the water we drink and the food we eat. Some people have devoted their lives to making the most amount of money possible and this has given them fame while also giving their family security. Although money is so important, just like anything else in the world, money changes.
First Human Swine Flu Case of 2024 Detected in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that a person in Ingham County has been sickened by swine flu. Swine flu is a strain of influenza usually associated with pigs. This is the first reported case of H3N2 reported in a human in 2024. What is Swine Flu?
Michigan Father Killed After Daughter Touched Neighbor’s Mulch
A Michigan man is behind bars after being accused of murdering one of his neighbors in a strange dispute involving mulch. While this story is really hard to comprehend, we'll do our best to explain what happened. When we say it's hard to comprehend, we mean it's hard to understand how someone could do such an awful thing.
This Is The Wildest Daycare Center in Grand Rapids! Where is It?
This Grand Rapids daycare center is absolutely the wildest center in Grand Rapids, West Michigan, probably in Michigan. Babies are popping out everywhere!. So, where is this wild and crazy place? Should I be worried if I take my child there?. Not at all because this is an adorable collection...
What Do Yoopers Consider To Be ‘Up North’?
Yoopers and Trolls (name Yoopers have for those who live in the Lower Peninsula) have a different idea of what is considered "Up North" in Michigan. Growing up in Michigan, one thing we all learn is, that going up north is a thing but depending if you live in the Lower or Upper Peninsulas, where up north is can be entirely different.
Michigan Man Sentenced To Jail For Insulting Judge In Court
A Michigan man talked himself into serving a year in jail after telling a Washtenaw County judge to 'kiss his ass'. Yes, you read that right. The defendant Darrell Jarrell (you read that right too), was in court for a misdemeanor trespassing charge. According to the New York Post, before the court was adjourned Jarrell had some choice words for Judge Cedric Simpson.
Former Officer Accused of Killing Samuel Sterling Awaits Judge’s Decision
Brian Keely, the former Michigan State Police officer who is accused of killing Samuel Sterling in Kentwood on April 17, will have to wait to find out if he will head to trial. Judge Amanda H. Sterkenberg announced after nearly four hours of testimony on Monday that she would need time to look over the findings in the case before making her final decision.
Michigan: Amazing Video of Northern Lights and Meteor Shower
A Kalamazoo man set up a camera and used the time-lapse feature to make an amazing video of the Northern Lights and the Perseids meteor shower. The Perseids meteor shower runs from around July 14 to September 1 yearly give or take a day or two in either direction. Typically...
Unsolved Mysteries: Revisiting West Michigan’s 1994 Alien Encounter
What really happened the evening of March 8, 1994?. Countless residents along the lakeshore and across Michigan describe seeing the same thing; can they all be wrong?. I think just about all of us '90s kids grew up on Unsolved Mysteries reruns. Just hearing Robert Stack's raspy voice or the opening notes of that theme song sends chills down my spine!
With an Unpaved Runway Overrun with Turkey and Deer, This is Michigan’s Smallest International Airport
The airport offers a small terminal building. sees, on average, 12 planes a month that take off and land on a grassy runway that sees more wildlife than aircraft, yet this small airport bills itself, at least tongue-in-cheek as an international airport. Greetings from Harrisville, Michigan and Harrisville International Airport...
Pinkies Out: The 10 Most “Elite” Cities in Michigan
If you've ever been to a city in Michigan that makes you feel like you should wipe your feet before getting out of your car, chances are you've been to one of the most "Elite" places in the state. Michigan might be best known for its incredible lakefronts, green forests, and agriculture, but we are also home to some beautiful neighborhoods and extravagant homes. PropertyClub has put together a list of the 10 richest and most elite cities in Michigan, and some of the names might surprise you.
Are You Concerned About The Lions Injuries?
The question is asked because your gridiron heroes, the Detroit Lions, have accumulated injuries to key players as the team continues training camp in Allen Park. The Lions already have kicker Michael Badgley on season-ending injured reserve. Plus they have a few other backups on IR. The other kicker in camp, Jake Bates, is the leader to be the kicker when they start the season in September.
Skunk Baxter Still Wonders Why Steely Dan Didn’t Tour More Often
Steely Dan hated touring. That's been the accepted narrative for a long time. But it's one former guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter questions. "I'm not sure that's actually 100% true," he tells UCR. "I know [Walter] Becker and [Donald] Fagen enjoyed the concept of saying [that], but we toured a lot in the beginning."
Grand Rapids’ 28th Street Will Be A Nightmare – Here’s Why
The city of Grand Rapids (honestly, West Michigan as a whole) is trapped between construction, closed streets, and detours. It seems like there is another situation and event that will be causing some issues for Grand Rapids commuters. Have you heard about it?. Why Will Grand Rapids' 28th Street Will...
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