Atlas Township
LATEST NEWS
Michigan One Of Nation’s Best For Middle Class Home Buyers
The home buying scene has not been great to those that have become adults in the last 15 years as the market continues to rise with no imminent crash in sight. For some young adults owning their own home is something they feel could never happen while others are clinging on to their houses because it's too expensive to move in the current housing climate.
Michigan history and the EV future collide at a UP snowmobile museum
The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway honors a bygone era in Michigan transportation. Its mission has taken on a new meaning amid Michigan’s waning winters and motorsports companies pulling away from the snow business. For EV drivers the museum is something of an oasis in the...
Trio of players split $697K Fantasy 5 jackpot
LANSING, MI -- Three player each brought home a $232,658 prize recently after they split a $697,974 Fantasy 5 jackpot. The winners each matched all five numbers drawn -- 08-17-18-24-29 -- for the drawing on July 12 to win their share of the jackpot. Among the winners was David Constantakis,...
Federal court approves new Michigan Senate seats for Detroit-area districts
Federal judges gave final approval to a new map of Michigan state Legislature boundaries, concluding a case in which the court previously found that several Detroit-area districts' maps were illegally influenced by race. In December, the court ordered a redistricting commission responsible for redrawing the state's legislative and congressional maps in 2021 to redraw 13 state districts. In a Friday opinion, the panel of three judges approved a redrawn map of the Senate seats bringing the proceedings to a close. The court approved new boundaries for seven state House seats in March, which had to be finalized before the 2024...
The Bridge View Exit in Northern Michigan Leads to Nowhere and Everything
Exit 343 on Interstate 75 in Michigan could be considered an exit to nowhere. There is no highway, no connection to anyplace other than an amazing view of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac, that makes this exit to nowhere truly everything that's great about Michigan. The exit...
Claressa Shields barely breaks sweat en route to knockout win
Claressa Shields said she would have more power behind her shots on Saturday night and proved true to her word as she stepped up in weight, dropping and stopping Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round and adding the WBC heavyweight and WBO light heavyweight titles to her overflowing collection at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The fight was fought at 175 pounds, which the WBC refers to as heavyweight for women.
Try one of 685 unique beers at Michigan Summer Beer Festival
YPSILANTI, MI – Thousands came from around the state Friday, July 26, to Riverside Park in Ypsilanti to try beers from dozens of local Michigan breweries at the 25th annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival. Founders Brewing Marketing Manager Anthony Piccinini has been to the festival twice, but Founders Brewing...
Ypsilanti's Stone & Spoon closes doors
Wedged between a toy store and a cocktail club stands Stone & Spoon. A gift shop containing all manner of gifts and trinkets, everything from soap to cooking ware, and house plants to coloring books, this woman-run business will be closing this year. The owner, Jen Eastridge, has made the...
Detroit Community and Police Unite in Search for Missing 13-Year-Old LaNay Thomas
The Detroit community is rallying together in the search for LaNay Thomas, a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week. According to the information released by WWJ Newsradio, LaNay was last seen at her residence on the 14900 block of Greenfield, between Fenkell and Grand River, on Detroit's northwest side. The time of her disappearance is reported as 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20th.
PLUSH To Rock The Token Lounge, But First They Spoke To WRIF
The ladies from PLUSH are bringing their show to the Token Lounge on Saturday, August 3rd. I was lucky enough to catch up with the band, for the first time since their appearance at last year’s RIFF Fest. We discussed a lot of topics with Moriah, Bella, Ashley, and...
Detroit Red Wings’ Rookies Face Tough Odds in Three-Goalie System
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman prefers a two-goaltender system but may end up with three goalies, impacting roster spots for rookies. Detroit gained potential starter Cam Talbot. Jack Campbell is likely going to the AHL. Yes, But. The three-goaltender system could limit roster spots for rookies and complicate lineup changes...
Refunds from Bay City Music Festival processing
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Bay City Music Fest took place more than a month ago, and some of our TV5 viewers who wanted a refund from the event are wondering where their money is. Ken Shelton of Ken Shelton Promotions told TV5 that the ticket agency he works with...
Neighbors of Hope Announces Next “Fill-the-Truck” Event
Tecumseh, MI – Neighbors of Hope has announced their next ‘Fill-the-Truck’ event. It will take place on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am-4pm in the parking lot of Tecumseh Church of Christ, located at 312 West Chicago Boulevard in Tecumseh. The Neighbors of Hope ‘Fill-the-Truck’ event gives the...
Demand for recycling convinces Genesee County to add another drop-off event
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- So many people are lining up for a chance to recycle household hazardous waste like leftover paint and used motor oil that the county is bulking up its capacity to accommodate them. The county Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 24, approved spending $75,000 to add...
Where to find warmest water at Lower Michigan beaches this weekend
The surface water temperatures are warming up nicely on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The satellite temperature imagery this morning shows where we can find some nice beach water temperatures at Lower Michigan beaches. The water temperature can vary quickly at your favorite Lake Michigan or Lake Huron beach. Imagine...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.