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Tenacious D cancels tour, including Michigan show, after Kyle Gass' offensive Trump joke
Comedian and actor Jack Black has canceled all remaining dates on his popular comedy-rock duo Tenacious D’s “Spicy Meatball” world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke onstage about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend. Tenacious D went onstage in Sydney, Australia,...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
Faster Horses lineup 2024: Full schedule for Michigan country music festival
Faster Horses, a three-day country music and camping festival, has become one of Michigan's signature summer events since its debut in 2013. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll (Friday), Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Hardy (Sunday). They're part of a 15-artist Main Stage lineup that also includes Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Riley Green and more. Nashville DJ Rod Youree will be spinning throughout, taking the place of longtime Faster Horses artist Dee Jay Silver.
Michigan’s Second Portillo’s Location Now Open
Michigan's second Portillo's location is officially open for business!. Portillo's is known for Italian beef, burgers, salads, Chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake. Portillo's is at 13004 Middlebelt Road in Livonia, (48150). What are the hours at Portillo's in Livonia?. Monday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM:. Tuesday: 10:00 AM to...
Congressional Republicans threaten to subpoena Biden administration over swing-state voter outreach program
EXCLUSIVE — Republican leaders on the House and Senate Small Business committees are threatening to subpoena the Small Business Administration for information on its voter registration program with Michigan. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), chairman of the House committee, and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) called the agreement “politically motivated” in a letter sent to SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on Monday. In the letter, exclusively […]
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
What to know about Blues, Brews and Barbecue in Westland
WESTLAND — The annual Blues, Brews and Barbecue is back Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, at Thomas Brown Central City Park. The event packs the park, 36601 Ford Road, with free entertainment from more than 30 performances, a drone show, a fireworks show and plenty of food.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Named a No.1 Hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
GRAND RAPIDS and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 16, 2024 – Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in Michigan* according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. The ranking system, now in its 29th year, is designed to help patients choose the best care venues.
Former River Rouge student wins Miss Michigan Junior Preteen Queen
Mariah White-Ogunmola is just like any other nine-year-old on a sunny July afternoon — she can be found outside, riding her bike around her neighborhood with her siblings. White-Ogunmola, though, is not your typical nine-year-old. At the beginning of July, White-Ogunmola traveled to Columbus, Ohio where she competed in her first ever pageant and was crowed the 2024 National American Miss Michigan Junior Preteen Queen.
I-696 closing briefly in Oakland County
Eastbound I-696 will be closed from M-10 to Lahser Road from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Also the southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) ramp to westbound I-696 will close at 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, and remain closed for about two months. Both closures in Southfield are weather dependent and...
Auburn Hills man charged with carjacking after waving woman down for help in parking lot, forcing her out of car
A 20-year-old Auburn Hills man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a woman’s car, crashing and taking off on foot, not long after a previous carjacking attempt.
Sheriff candidate taken to court for $21K in debt, says it makes her relatable
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Capitol One sued a Washtenaw County sheriff candidate for owing nearly $21,000, court records show. The credit card company filed a lawsuit against Alyshia Dyer, one of three Democrats appearing on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, in February. The debt was primarily daily living costs incurred while she was in graduate school, Dyer said, and she believes her the debt makes her more relatable to voters.
Sheriff candidate says licensing complaint, investigation ‘a made-up thing’
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The state is investigating a Washtenaw County sheriff’s candidate for allegedly misrepresenting himself as a social worker. A complaint filed May 14 with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs pointed to Derrick Jackson’s campaign material and social media as evidence he has been improperly saying he is a social worker, according to documents obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request. A representative from LARA said the department does not comment on ongoing investigations.
Home Depot trying to find person who lost cremation vial of ashes in store
Members of the customer service department at the Woodhaven Home Depot think it’s a long shot that they will find the owner of a precious keepsake lost in their store, but they are convinced it’s a shot worth taking. A customer service representative explained that for the past...
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