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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson addresses DNC, discusses unity and protection
CHICAGO, IL. - Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson addressing the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening in Chicago. Swanson was among other Michigan elected leaders to address the DNC Thursday night. Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Governor Gretchen Whitmer also spoke to the the convention crowd. He mentioned during his speech...
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Whitmore Lake could have record breaking season behind best O-Line in years
ANN ARBOR – Donovan Fox rushed for more touchdowns during the regular season than anyone in the Ann Arbor area last year. What should scare opposing defenses preparing to face Fox in 2024 is that Whitmore Lake head coach Brian Boron believes Fox will be running behind the best offensive line the program has had in quite a while, if not ever during Boron’s near-decade tenure.
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...
WLEN Radio to Carry Adrian College 2024 Football Games
Adrian, MI – The Adrian College football team will start their 2024 season at home September 7th vs. Elmhurst University at 1pm. Joe Palka was named the 24th head coach of the program since 1900 in November of 2023 after the resignation of Jim Deere. Palka spent the last 10-plus years has head coach of Saline High School. The Bulldogs are looking to bounce back from a 1-9 campaign in 2023. Here is their schedule for 2024:
Former Red Wings Masseur Mnatsakanov Dead at 71
Sergei Mnatsakanov might not have drawn the same level of public outpouring of emotion that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov has over the years, but he endured the same challenges. Red Wings team masseur Mnatsakanov, like Konstantinov, was suffering debilitating brain injuries from a limousine crash that happened less...
Can Minors Legally Drink With Their Parents at a Restaurant in Michigan?
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. Everyone remembers their first sip of alcohol. For better or...
State Reps meet with restaurant workers in GR to discuss legislation to end tipping
“I’ll have to find another job. I won’t be able to support my kids anymore working minimum wage. It’s just not doable.”. Brittany Jones is a server at Uccello’s Restaurant in Caledonia and was one of about 50 restaurant employees and managers who came to Grand Rapids to discuss with state representatives what would happen if Michigan’s minimum wage is increased but tip credit is phased out. Her manager, Spencer Potter, agrees.
Holly High School unveils an upgraded stadium
HOLLY, Mich.— Members of the Holly community including staff and students from Holly High School gathered outside the gates of Holly Stadium Thursday to witness the unveiling of an upgraded stadium. The upgrades to the stadium include an all new athletic turf field to benefit the football and soccer...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
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