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Good morning! Today is Thursday. ⛅ Weather: Today's expected high is 74 degrees. It'll be partly sunny, cooler and less humid. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Saving the paper. This story resonated with me because it shows the power of what one...
Detroit Lions Cornerback Overhaul: New Talent Shifts Dynamics for 2024 Season
In an extreme makeover for the Detroit Lions, the cornerback position is undergoing significant changes, with the top two starters from last season gone, and a complete overhaul through the draft and free agency. The new additions to the cornerback room bring a mix of experience, potential, and challenges, setting the stage for a revamped unit entering training camp.
Guy Completely Whiffs on Eminem’s Relationship with Detroit
It's not unheard of for talent to leave the place that raised them and give nothing back to the community. It's understandable to a degree. Celebrity life gets hectic, and time is stretched thin. But one of Detroit's biggest stars is a shining example of how to keep a great relationship with the city that made him.
Red Wings Hoping Rychlovsky Ends European Free Agent Drought
To be fair, Jakub Rychlovsky probably wasn’t aware of what he was getting himself into when he was opting to sign a free-agent pact with the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit’s history when it comes to inking European free agents is, shall we say, a checkered past. Well, that’s not entirely true.
Justin Verlander tells funny story about his old Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland
DETROIT. (WILX) - Jim Leyland was the first manager Justin Verlander ever had in the Major Leagues. Verlander played for the former Detroit Tigers skipper from 2005–2013 and, during that time, went to two World Series. Now Jim Leyland is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown...
Jack Campbell makes major life change ahead of season with the Red Wings
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell made a major life decision off the ice this summer as he married his fiancé Ashley Sonnenberg. The veteran netminder made it official on July 13th, dedicating himself to his wife for the rest of their lives. Finally, things seem to be looking up for the goaltender after a brutal year on the ice where he lost his job with the Edmonton Oilers, got demoted to the AHL, and was eventually bought out at the beginning of the offseason. Luckily, all those things are in the past now as he looks for a new start with the Red Wings next season as he begins a new era of his personal life as well.
NFL Executive Throws Shade at Amon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown Secures Spot on Top-10 WR List amidst Mixed Reviews. Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been honored with a spot on ESPN’s top-10 wide receivers list for 2024, landing at seventh place. This significant recognition follows nearly 80 ballots submitted by league executives, coaches, and scouts.
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Edmond North’s Owen Hall selected in second round of MLB Draft
The former Husky and current Vanderbilt University-commit was taken by the Detroit Tigers. Edmond North baseball was represented early at Sunday night’s 2024 MLB Draft as the Huskies’ Owen Hall was selected 49th overall in the second round by the Detroit Tigers. The all-star pitcher and Vanderbilt University-pledge...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Michigan authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old missing since 1987
DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham, a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family. In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon.
Fallen MSP Trooper to be honored today
LANSING, MI — The Michigan State Police (MSP) will honor one of their own today. A highway dedication ceremony will be held for trooper Caleb Starr. Starr was struck by a drunk driver and killed in the line of duty in Ionia County in July 2020. Today the state...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
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