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Public viewing for Four Tops’ Duke Fakir to be held at Motown Museum on Thursday
A public viewing for the late Four Tops singer Duke Fakir will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Motown Museum, his family announced Friday. Fakir’s body will lie in repose in the atrium of Hitsville Next, the museum expansion space next door to the original Motown studio where he...
Detroit Red Wings’ Rookies Face Tough Odds in Three-Goalie System
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman prefers a two-goaltender system but may end up with three goalies, impacting roster spots for rookies. Detroit gained potential starter Cam Talbot. Jack Campbell is likely going to the AHL. Yes, But. The three-goaltender system could limit roster spots for rookies and complicate lineup changes...
Breakout Player for Tigers Lands on IL
A hamstring injury has hampered Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, with the 23-year-old about to go on the 10-day IL. This is an unfortunate time for this injury to occur so close to the MLB Trade Deadline on July 30th. Utility player Ryan Vilade has been recalled from Triple-A in response to this injury. Greene’s exact diagnosis was a right hamstring strain.
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In Michigan
You don't earn the notion of the "World's Deadliest Creature" without some variety in your game. Mosquitos are known for being problematic across the globe, primarily for spreading malaria. However, another virus they carry has seen a recent uptick in case numbers. According to the CDC, regions in the Americas...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
$3 million worth of free backpacks being given away at Verizon stores in West MI
MICHIGAN, USA — Verizon Wireless Stores in West Michigan are giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks on Sunday in hopes of easing the financial burden of going back to school. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is hosting the annual event, "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway," for the...
Tensions ring high at Highland Park City Hall over an outdoor concert at Avalon Village
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Tensions were high inside Highland Park City Hall on Friday evening as community members packed the City Council chambers for a special meeting. A couple of council members called the controversial meeting to ask questions about and vote on a benefit concert event for a local nonprofit.
National Labor Relations Board investigates alleged union threats at Michigan hospital
GRAND BLANC TWP. Mich. - Two nurses at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc Township are filing a claim with the National Labor Relations Board. The nurses say the union threatened to fire them. They say union bosses told them they would be fired if they didn't sign paperwork authorizing the...
Flint Native Claressa Shields Wins Title With TKO in Detroit in Second Round
Flint native Claressa Shields, 29, captured the vacant WBO light heavyweight title and the WBC heavyweight championship Saturday night in the second round with a TKO victory over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in downtown Detroit, ESPN Sports reports. ESPN reports:. Shields (15-0, 3 KOs) moved up to capture a world title in...
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