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UPDATE: Michigan QB Battle Down to ‘Two-Man Race’
With Michigan football returning in nearly a week, it remains unclear who will be under center when Fresno State visits The Big House in Week 1. It appeared to be a three-man battle between seventh-year senior Jack Tuttle, senior Davis Warren, and junior Alex Orji. However, Dave Revsine of the Big Ten Network recently revealed it is now a two-man race during the network’s annual training camp tour stop in Ann Arbor.
Update: Mother Of Black Teen Who Was Handcuffed For Falling Asleep During Courtroom Field Trip Sues Judge
The Black Detroit judge who must have been working on his advanced law degree in House Slave-ology when he had a 15-year-old black girl handcuffed for essentially falling asleep in class is now facing a lawsuit filed by the teen’s mother. According to The Detroit News, Latoreya Till, the...
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Accused of Lying About Residence to Avoid $832K Restitution
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is facing accusations of falsifying his residence in an alleged attempt to skirt nearly $832,000 in restitution tied to his public corruption case. According to Detroit Free Press, the allegations surfaced just before Kilpatrick's scheduled speech at Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day dinner in Novi. At the dinner, Kilpatrick was expected to discuss repentance and redemption.
Soccer Set to Square Off with Oakland
Kent, Ohio- The Kent State Golden Flashes soccer team returns home to face the Oakland Golden Grizzlies Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. The Kent State soccer team opened the road portion of the 2024 campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Penguins of Youngstown State. It was a back-and-forth game that saw two Kent State goals sandwiched between Youngstown State goals.
Fire breaks out in heart of downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A structure fire shut down two major roads in downtown Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to East Michigan Avenue for a structure fire. Crime: Two men charged in kidnapping of woman, two children in Kalamazoo. Officers arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the...
This Shelby Township restaurant offers more than yummy food
When you walk into One Eyed Jacks restaurant located on Van Dyke in Shelby Township, you may be surprised by the size. “This is a large facility, 12,000 sq ft,” said Co-Owner Bob Stein. The reason the family owned facility is so huge is because it’s not your average restaurant.
Bloomfield Maple Theater being demolished
After closing in early February 2024, a true victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maple Theater is now being demolished, according to Bloomfield Township officials. According to township building official Steve Fink, the owners of the building are demolishing it, and nothing is currently planned to be built in its place.
Hobby horsing trots into US spotlight with first championship taking place in mid-Michigan
ALMONT, Mich.— On a beautiful mid-summer afternoon in August, riders from all over the world got together to compete at the first United States Hobby Horse Championship in Michigan. The United States Hobby Horse Championship looks exactly like a proper equestrian competition— but instead of a horse, they rode...
DNR and MSU Release 500 Baby Sturgeon in Michigan River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University recently released 500 sturgeon fingerlings in another river. Lake sturgeon are native fish in the Great Lakes they look prehistoric and can grow to 6 feet long and weigh 100 pounds. Now that's what I call a whopper!. Lake Sturgeon...
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
Jackson County woman wins $4 million on instant lottery ticket
Was a big Michigan Lottery win a gift from beyond? A Jackson County woman thinks so. The woman, 48, recently won $4 million on a World Class Millions instant game — and she thinks it could be a gift from her deceased dad. ...
How to Listen to Steelers vs. Lions Preseason game on the radio
It's only preseason, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have not been as advertised. Despite changes at quarterback, offensive coordinator, and the offensive line, Mike Tomlin's team has not shown the ability to move the chains consistently or put points on the board. The Steelers are still looking for their first touchdown...
90-year-old Comerica Park vendor Amzie Griffin has been selling to Tigers fans since 1960
In the crowded sections of Comerica Park, where the scent of hot dogs blends with the cheers of thousands, Amzie Griffin stands as a living testament to commitment and passion, with a story spanning generations of baseball history. This 90-year-old professional vendor began his career in 1960, roaming the stands, selling snacks and...
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