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‘I do it for the community’: Michigan teen crowned back-to-back Coney eating champion
FLUSHING, MI— A question hangs in the air: Who will devour the most Coney dogs in only three minutes?. Nine contenders, hoping to be named the next Coney dog-eating champion, stared at their plates which contained six beef frankfurters heaped with meat sauce wrapped in a single layer of aluminum foil.
How business in Michigan is affected by dispensary density
NILES, Mich. -- Cannabis was legalized nearly six years ago in Michigan, creating an influx of dispensaries. Now, in Niles, Michigan, those same shops that started here are thriving. In other parts of Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are not doing as well. Many having to shut their doors after too many...
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Bay County Red on right path once again in Pony League North Zone
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County loves its Red, White and Blue. But for the past 11 seasons, it’s been the boys in Red who drew the championship cheers. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Local veteran receives last wish to get a tattoo designed by her daughter
SAGINAW, Mich.— 47 year-old Beth Bedore was told by doctors she did not have much time left to live after she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease or more commonly known as ALS. One item on her bucket list was to get another tattoo and thanks to generous offer...
Northern Michigan’s giant sequoia must be seen to be believed
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – Try as we might, photos and video don’t do this tree justice. The Michigan Champion giant sequoia simply must be seen to be believed. At 76 years old, it’s thriving near Lake Michigan at Lake Bluff Farms in Manistee Township, Mich. Planted in...
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
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