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Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Former Michigan Football Player Andre Seldon Jr. Dies
Tragic Loss: Former Michigan Football Star Drowns at 22. According to multiple reports, Andre Seldon Jr., a former Michigan football player and standout at Belleville High School, drowned at the age of 22 after diving off a cliff into the water at Porcupine Dam, according to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
Casting lines across generations, Michigan church continues COVID comeback
YPSILANTI, Mich. (BP) – COVID-19 knocked churches like Ypsilanti Missionary Baptist for a loop back in 2020. Meeting in person was crucial for a congregation of just over 100, and Michigan’s especially-strict response brought an immediate impact. By that October the state’s Supreme Court had struck down Governor...
Nation's top point guard, Darius Acuff, set to announce Friday on the 247Sports Channel
Darius Acuff, the top-ranked point guard and No. 4 overall prospect in the rising senior class of 2025, will announce his college commitment on Friday at 5 pm ET, live on the 247Sports Channel. The announcement will air live from the ACC Youth Center in Highland Park, Michigan. Acuff is...
Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
Hartland High alum fulfills lifelong 'Jeopardy!' dream
HARTLAND — Sean Duffie grew up competing in quiz bowl – hoping to one day test his knowledge on the popular game show, “Jeopardy!”. On Monday, the Hartland High School alum will officially become a contestant on the show. Duffie will appear on “Jeopardy!” on Monday, July...
NOW PLAYING: U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
264 golfers will commence on Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield, Mich. From July 22 to July 27. The South course opened in 1918 and the Norht course opened in 1924. Donald Ross designed both courses, while Robert Trent Jones, Reese Jones and Gil Hanse have all done renovations. Bryan...
Manhunt ongoing for suspect who killed Melvindale Police officer in line of duty, $20K reward for info leading to arrest
Michigan State Police and other law enforcement are still searching Monday for an “armed and dangerous” suspect, accused of shooting and killing a Melvindale Police officer in the line of duty.
Tigers' Hot Streak, MSU Football, Lions and More with MSU Linebacker Darius Snow
Jack is joined by MSU Assistant A.D. for Name, Image and Likeness Darien Harris and special guest MSU Linebacker Darius Snow! Tigers, Michigan State Football, 2024 Paris Olympics, the Lions, and more!
Double The Joy: Twin Sisters Celebrate 100th Birthday Bash
Two sisters from Detroit are celebrating a monumental birthday. Twins Doris Ward and Loris Pryor recently turned 100 years old with a party fitting for a century. Born in 1924, Ward and Pryor witnessed many eras of American history, from the Great Depression to Jim Crow. The two women became matriarchs and are now celebrated by their multi-generational family on this special occasion. Friends and family surrounded Ward and Pryor at their party, held at Detroit’s Rosedale Park Baptist Church on July 13. The birthday girls shared their thoughts on turning 100 with WXYZ, with one calling it a “blessing” to...
Nearly century-old building to become hub for music, art in downtown Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI, MI - A nearly century-old building in downtown Ypsilanti could see new life as a hub for musicians and artists to create, collaborate, perform and more. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy put $477,500 toward developer Jamie Taralunga’s $7 million project to revitalize the contaminated building at 2 W. Michigan Ave., the department announced last week.
Salem’s Vanhoutin & Macy Jones finishes run at Junior Gold
Elena Vanhoutin competed at the 2024 Junior Gold National Bowling Tournament in Detroit, Michigan over the past week-plus. Competing with 545 other competitors, Elena averaged 136 for the 4-day tournament (-1023) and was 522nd. Last year’s runner up, Macy Jones of Shobonier averaged 180 for the week and finished with...
Ray Township voters to decide on fire station proposal
Ray Township voters will weigh in on the need for a new fire station during the Aug. 6 primary, as well vote in contested races for supervisor and trustee. The bond proposal asks voters if Ray Township shall borrow a sum not to exceed $5.5 million, and issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series. These would be payable within 21 years from the date of issue.
What's the move? July 22-28
Check out these events happening on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus this week. Head to the dance studio of Riverside Arts Center for a session of Zumba, led by instructors Kadesha and Teri. The weekly class occurs on Mondays from 6-6:55 p.m., and the first class attended is free of charge. Following the first class, each class costs $10 with a student ID or $15 without. Pass options are also available, which allow for the payment of multiple classes at once.
Detroit library could be exempt from some controversial 'tax captures' if millage passes
In August, Detroiters will be asked to vote to extend, for another decade, a Detroit Public Library millage that generates the vast majority of its operating budget. If approved, the proposal to renew the millage could mean more money for library coffers. So-called Proposal L, if passed, would keep the...
Seasonal Start to the Workweek with Spotty Rain Chances
4Warn Weather – A mild morning with humidity on the rise as temperatures are mainly in the 60s. Temperatures top out in the low to mid 80s today while pop-up showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast this afternoon and tomorrow. Not everyone will get the rain, but just be prepared if you do.
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