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The Truth About Riley Strain’s Fraternity Brothers
Riley Strain’s family’s personal investigator says the public has been fed a lot of bad information about the 22-year-old's fraternity brothers and their actions the night he went missing. Steve Fischer’s note on X (formerly Twitter) clarifies why it took so long to file a police report and...
The Biggest and Best Firework Displays in Michigan
The summer season is officially here in Michigan and soon it will be July 4, Independence Day. As we celebrate the birth of the United States, there will be fireworks big and small lit throughout the state. Most communities will have their own displays that will be great family fun in their own right.
National Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Country Edition
These days dogs are not just pets — they're family, constant companions and, in some cases, co-workers. It's not uncommon to find pet friendly places around town where dog owners can bring their pups to enjoy coffee, a meal or just a cocktail. In fact, some people would rather spend their time with their pets than other humans.
Smile! Here Are 20 Selfies From Your Favorite Country Artists
Every year, National Selfie Day is celebrated on June 21. It's a day in which people all over the world snap a photo of themselves and post it on social media. Ok, it's not actually a requirement to post it, but if you don't share it... did it really happen? National Day Calendar encourages people to get creative and have fun with their selfies on this day and every day.
Michigan, Ohio and Illinois are Among Most Selfie-Obsessed States
A recent study dropped exposing the most selfie-obsessed states in America. You might find the top 2 spots hilarious. It's important to note that this is far from a scientific study. SpinBet recently crunched the numbers on how often each state mentioned the word selfie online. With that in mind, selfie-obsessed include people who take too many selfies and the people complaining about them. I expected California to be number 1 and New York to be number 2. However, Florida and Texas had other plans. I think the real news here is Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Below you'll find the 10 most selfie-obsessed states in America along with the number of times the word selfie was mentioned online.
Fans Are Upset After Kevin Costner Confirms His ‘Yellowstone’ Fate
Kevin Costner has confirmed that he will not be returning to Yellowstone for its upcoming final episodes, and fans are upset with the news. The Oscar-winning actor and director turned to social media on Thursday (June 20) to reveal that after the very public back-and-forth that he's engaged in with the show's producers over the last year-plus, he will not return for the second half of Yellowstone Season 5, which is set to premiere in November.
Popular Pizza Chain Could Close 122 Locations, IN And OH Impacted
Pizza is a favorite meal choice for many residents in Ohio, Indiana, and nationwide. And it seems that there's a pizza place on every street corner to choose from. But one favorite pizza place won't be available in some areas of Indiana and Ohio as this popular chain has closed several locations and could shut down over 100 more.
World’s Largest Steam Locomotive to Tour Midwest, Including Illinois
Brace yourself, the Big Boy is coming. I suddenly find myself giddy with excitement as the "world’s largest operating steam locomotive" is set to tour the Midwest this fall. Here's where to catch it in Illinois:. I feel like TikTok famous Francis Bourgeois the European train enthusiast who gets...
Michigan Has A New Fine Dining Experience You HAVE To Partake IN
New businesses coming to the Kalamazoo area are always a good thing as this community has shown since the pandemic arrived that supporting local businesses is more important now than ever before. It’s always good to celebrate when a business comes to town which is exciting to hear about something...
This Nightmare With Legs, Called The Toe Biter, Is Invading Michigan Waters
It’s common knowledge that many people are not a fan of bugs. I myself nearly broke my hand when I freaked out when a giant moth touched my arm earlier this morning. But many people are creeped out by bugs and it’s a pretty common fear. Then there are the bugs out there that are so big and nasty that literally everybody is afraid of them and one such bug is the giant water bug.
20,000 People Agree, This Michigan Fast Food Chain is Among the Most Hated
There's no avoiding it, sometimes, you gotta grab a quick meal. Maybe its raining and you don't wanna get out of your car, so you pick anything with a drive-thru. Or, you just bought HUNDREDS of dollars of groceries, but you're too tired to cook any of it when you get home.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Michigan: Here’s 8 Ways To Get Rid Of Those Annoying Gnats
The summertime brings about warm and fun weather but right alongside it comes the bugs. The winter months are much calmer when it comes to gnats, flies, ants, and every other kind of pestering bug as the cold weather pushes them into hiding but the summer months are the exact opposite. The warm weather draws them out into the open and they always find a way to cause a disturbance.
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
Detroit’s Chic Urban Beach Returns For More Summer Fun
Sit back, relax, and put your toes in the sand. In Pure Michigan you truly can have it all! Dubbed an "urban oasis" this beach in downtown Detroit is now open for the summer 2024 season. Check it out!. When I first moved away from Michigan in 2014 one of...
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Surgeon General Wants to Put a Warning Label on Social Media
So far in our lifetimes, we have seen warning labels placed on a lot of things that we use everyday. From cigarettes to music that we purchase, a warning label exists to let us know of the risks we are taking if using said product. According to AP News, the...
Do Michigan Landlords Have To Provide Air Conditioning?
Over the last week and a half, we have all been experiencing this crazy heat wave that has us sweating all day. It's by record, one of the hottest summers Michigan has seen and it has barely started, meaning it will only get warmer. We have already started to see hydration stations pop up across the state and events have been cancelled due to the heat levels.
Michigan City Set to Increase Police Patrols Next Week
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the city of Battle Creek is set to increase its police patrols next week, from Sunday, June 23, through Saturday, June 29. According to a press release, the Battle Creek Police Department will have up to 10 extra patrol vehicles on the roads in the Cereal City. These officers will primarily be on the lookout for aggressive driving habits such as speeding. This is in response to concerns from the community as a whole.
‘Yellowstone’ Reveals Premiere Date for Final Episodes — See the Teaser!
Yellowstone fans, rejoice! Paramount Network has revealed the much-anticipated premiere date for the second half of Season 5. In a press release Thursday (June 20), the network revealed that Yellowstone will premiere on Paramount on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 8PM ET. The news comes after a long delay between the...
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