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Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Michigan pageant winner brings home international title
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS NEWS DETROIT) - Amy Douglas, who is now an international pageant winner.CBS News Detroit first brought you the story in June about the Metro Detroit mother-daughter duo who both won their respective categories for the United International Queens Pageant for 2023-24. That victory secured their ticket to Atlanta where Amy took home the international title, being crowned winner and United International Elite Exceptional Ms. Classic. It's a moment she says made her feel like her favorite singer."I'm a queen," Douglas said. "It made me feel like Amy Winehouse. That's how I feel."While Janet was named the first runner-up, she says that if it wasn't for her daughter, she never would have entered pageants."For me, it was the mother-daughter experience, and you know, I would do anything for my daughter. Most mothers and fathers would and it was that shared experience that brought us to this particular pageant because they embrace women with different abilities," Sides said.The mother-daughter duo both received various recognitions, including signed letters from President Biden.After all the pageant success for Amy, we asked her what was next."I want to be in The Voice. I'd like to sing in The Voice," Douglas said.
$900,000 to go to EV infrastructure on Lake Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded a total of $905,567 to continue the development of the Lake Michigan Circuit—a project to install electric vehicle infrastructure around Lake Michigan. The Lake Michigan Circuit is an initiative to support coastal tourism in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana by creating […]
A Real Fight For Stay Again! Michigan Diners React to Sudden Shutdowns of Local Restaurant Chain
‘A family fight over the business,’ according to reports, has led to the sudden closure of several locations of a restaurant chain in Michigan. After 52 locations closed, Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill is down to 20 locations nationwide. The first restaurant in this fast food franchise...
Harris calls for ‘unity’ and says she prayed for Trump after assassination attempt
Vice President Kamala Harris revealed she prayed for former President Donald Trump following his assassination attempt, adding that she has met with former first lady Melania Trump since then. Harris made her comments during a campaign stop in Michigan on Wednesday, during which she condemned political violence. The vice president also mourned the death of […]
Metamora’s $4.6M Home is a Jaw-Dropping Marvel
We've shared countless homes here over the years, but there is just something about this Lapper County gem that sets it apart — maybe it's the rustic charm and the peaceful vibe of this $4.6M log home. This amazing property sits on over 80 acres of private land in...
Porchfest in Lapeer returns this weekend with music, food and more
LAPEER, MI -- Lapeer’s beloved Porchfest returns this week. Scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, in the city’s historic downtown area, the event will mark its third year, filled with music and food. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
‘Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!’ coming to Saginaw’s Lawn Chair Film Festival
SAGINAW, MI — “It’s showtime.”. Tim Burton’s comedy-horror “Beetlejuice” (1988), starring Alec Baldwin, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton, and is being shown at the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival this Sunday night, July 21. If you purchase a product or...
WSGW Morning Team: July 18, 2024 (Thursday)
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Thunder over Michigan Air Show hits Willow Run this weekend: Tickets, times, events
Spots are quickly running out to see the U.S. military's top aircraft streak across southeast Michigan skies this weekend. Tickets for the the annual Thunder over Michigan Air Show are sold out for Saturday and limited tickets remain for Sunday. The 2024 Thunder over Michigan Air Show will return to...
New University of Michigan study could change the lives of millions with food allergies
(CBS DETROIT) - A promising study from the University of Michigan could bring relief to millions around the world who suffer from food allergies.The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies. The study, which will still need several clinical trials, is offering hope to people like Evan Rutter, who suffers from severe peanut and tree nut allergies. "I wouldn't have to worry about what I eat anymore or carry around this thing in my pocket all the time," said Rutter. Rutter, who is now 16 and was diagnosed with a...
Street on Detroit’s east side hit by flooding, illegal dumping
DETROIT – A neighborhood in Detroit is dealing with intense flooding that turned a street into a pond. Residents said enough is enough and reached out to Hank Winchester for help. Things have gotten so bad on Louisianna Street that people have started to drive the wrong way on...
NCAA ’25 Exposes Strange Michigan Football Tradition with Slippery Rock University
This week, millions of men in the U.S. have been shirking their normal responsibilities, even going so far as to take days off from work, to welcome back one of the most beloved video games of all time: NCAA Football. The 2025 edition is the first version of the game since Denard Robinson graced the cover for the 2014 edition, and since players can now receive NIL money for their likenesses in the game.
Drey Skonie & The Klouds to headline WDET’s Sounds Like Detroit concert
The votes are in! We’re excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Sounds Like Detroit concert, happening on Aug. 15 at New Center Park. More than 100 Michigan bands and artists entered NPR’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. At the start of summer, WDET handpicked 10 of these exceptional local acts to showcase as part of our Sounds Like Detroit contest, in which we asked our listeners to cast their votes for their favorite local performer.
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