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Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Walgreens Plans to Close Stores Across America
In the past few years, the brick-and-mortar retail side of America has taken a pretty significant hit. With the closings of many stores, including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens already behind us, there are even more on the way. Walgreens CEO Announces Plan to Close Up To 25 Percent of...
Michigan Just Experienced A Tsunami Event From Lake Michigan. That’s Right, A TSUNAMI
Michigan has had its fair share of crazy weather over the years. This year we had to deal with the unfortunate disaster of a tornado in Southwest Michigan, and now it seems that we have also had to deal with a tsunami event in the Great Lakes. That’s right in...
Illinois Has An Undesired 80s Car Museum That Will Take You Back In Time
The 80s were an incredibly unique time in our country's history. I don’t think there was a better example of a time when pop culture, music, or entertainment had ever been so unique and thrust us towards what would become the technological era of the 90s. Because the 80s...
Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Ohio Jail Mistakenly Released Murder Suspect
A simple clerical error sent a murder suspect packing and now Ohio law enforcement is scrambling to find him. Mistakes happen. Don't believe me? Ask my parents. But sometimes mistakes can be much larger problems than just having a baby that will one day grow up to be a radio personality with purple hair. A mistake that happened at the Cuyahoga County Jail is proof of that.
Kacey Musgraves Recalls First Time Smoking With Willie Nelson
Kacey Musgraves recently celebrated nine years since her hit “Pageant Material” song debuted. The track came from her hit album of the same name. For one of the songs on the album — “Are You Sure” — she called on famous friend Willie Nelson to sing on.
Michigan’s Least-Populated Island Only Has 35 Residents
Sometimes it sounds like a great idea to pack everything up and move to one of the islands in the Great Lakes and live off the grid. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. However, there are islands in the Great Lakes within the Michigan border you could feasibly call home if you can land some property. In total, Michigan has 420 named islands out of the estimated 35,000 in the Great Lakes.
Alan Jackson’s Second Grandchild Arrives! [See Pictures]
Alan Jackson is officially a grandfather to two grandsons!. His oldest daughter, Mattie Jackson, welcomed her first child into the world on Thursday June 20. “One week ago my life was forever changed,” the new mom writes. The new mom shared various photos of their little guy, including the...
Michigan BEWARE: Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks AGAIN!
Last year, Elon Musk and Tesla entered their electric vehicle model into the truck game. For years Tesla had been servicing the sedan and SUV markets with electric vehicles that were known to have long battery life while also reducing the carbon footprint of the drivers. This would grab the attention of many as we are trying to go green and save our world.
John Deere CEO John C. May Selling Spectacular $3.9 Million Barn Mansion — See Inside! [Pictures]
John Deere CEO John C. May is selling his stunning "barndominium" estate in Illinois, and pictures show a one-of-a-kind property that you have to see to believe. May's 2-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,864-square-foot home sits on 80 rolling acres in Port Byron, Ill. Built in 2014, the main residence is fashioned like...
WATCH: Dolly Parton Gets ‘Tricked’ Into Promoting Ryan Reynolds’ Docuseries
Ryan Reynolds is the ultimate jokester and recently he and Rob McElhenney tricked Dolly Parton into promoting his new docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham. He shared the video on social media and although she was technically in on the entire thing, it's still a fun back and forth between the country legend and the men behind the project.
Kinky Friedman, Country Singer and Satirist, Dead at 79
Kinky Friedman — a satirical country singer who also wrote detective novels and once ran for governor of Texas — has died, according to a statement posted to his social media. He was 79 years old. "Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he...
Kelsea Ballerini Responds to What Jelly Roll Said About Her [Exclusive Interview]
Recently, Jelly Roll told Taste of Country who he would include in his presidential campaign if he was running. One of his cabinet members would be Kelsea Ballerini. Kelsea Ballerini Responds to What Jelly Roll Said About Her. I recently spoke with Ballerini on Taste of Country Nights With Evan...
5 Myths About The Great Lakes Only Non-Michigan Residents Believe
In addition to local municipalities Michigan state parks use a color-coded flag warning system to advise potential swimmers of current water conditions.The system is meant to keep swimmers safe. Learn their colors, and in some cases, their consequences. 3 Michigan Gems You've Likely Never Been To Before. From historic to...
Why Was There a Tree on the Beam That Connected the Gordie Howe Bridge?
The Gordie Howe Bridge, just north of downtown Detroit has now been connected to Canada, officially. It's been an undertaking years in the making, and still won't open to travel until sometime next year. It's a huge feat, and was met with applause from workers on either side of the...
Popular Retailer With 46 Michigan Stores Contemplates Closures
Once again, another business is on the chopping block as it has been an almost nonstop fallout from the effects of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses were forced to shutter their doors after not receiving the same profits they had in the previous years as everyone was restricted to shopping online as they couldn't interact with one another. We have seen large department stores, mom-and-pop shops, and everything in between fall prey to the circumstances.
Carly Pearce Has Something to Say About Post Malone Going Country [Exclusive]
Carly Pearce is a force within country music nowadays, with a Grammy under her belt, and five No. 1 songs on the country music airplay charts. When she speaks about the talents of another artist, people listen. Carly Pearce Has Something to Say About Post Malone Going Country. I recently...
WATCH: Jelly Roll Drops A HUGE Hint About His Next Album
Jelly Roll announced a tour expansion and performed a new song during a stop on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, but that wasn't all. The singer also dropped a big hint about when fans can expect his next album. During his couch interview, guest host Martin Short asked Jelly...
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