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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: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
Morrison high school student places 11th in the nation at Clay Target Championships
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - A Morrison Community High School student placed 11th at the National Clay Target Championships. Patrick Schaefer, 15, placed 11th in the nation out of over 1,800 athletes at the USA High School Clay Target League Championship, a media release said. The event, held from July 11-14,...
Lanes, ramp closing on I-94 west of Jackson County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – Several closures are coming to I-94 just outside Jackson County. The Michigan Department of Transportation is closing single lanes on I-94 between I-69 and Partello Road near Marshall. Expect the closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Friday, July 19, through Saturday, July 20, officials said.
Michigan Scam Alert: Ann Arbor Police Warn of Impersonation Phone Scams
Ann Arbor, MI – This week, the Ann Arbor Police Department has received multiple reports from community members regarding scam calls from individuals posing as members of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers are demanding payment via Apple Pay to resolve fictitious urgent legal matters. According to...
Lansing celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Poetry in the City'
An annual poetry event returns to Lansing Thursday. Poetry In The City will be back, in front of the state Capitol building. WKAR’s Scott Pohl goes Inside The Arts with a return visit from Lansing’s poet laureate, Ruelaine Stokes. Interview Transcript. Scott Pohl: Ruelaine Stokes, welcome back. Good...
Couch: 20 years later, the Moneyball Pro-Am has become a staple of Lansing summer nights
LANSING – Had Desmond Ferguson’s conversation with Tom Izzo gone differently 20 years ago, the Moneyball Pro-Am summer basketball league never would’ve gotten off the ground. All the games, the dunks, the crowds, the interaction between fans and players — everything it’s become over the past decade — began with Ferguson’s idea, inspired by...
Faster Horses rides in front of a busy summer music weekend
Trevor Rosen always enjoys opportunities to perform in his home state with his country band, Old Dominion. But those most recent appearances have been even more special for the Woodhaven native. Old Dominion headlined Little Caesars Arena last September, and bandmate Matthew Ramsey surprised Rosen by bringing his parents on...
World premiere comedy 'What Springs Forth' draws huge laughs at Purple Rose Theatre
That question, and many others, are asked and answered in “What Springs Forth,” a riotous comedy running through Aug. 31, presented by Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theatre Co. The show follows three middle-aged friends – Robyn, Sallie Ben, and Emma – on a life-changing weekend. What was promised to them as a high-end wellness spa retreat turns out to be a lie that leaves them stranded in a wilderness survival camp. As everything spirals out of control, they learn who they’re meant to be, but watching their frustrations and setbacks along the way makes for a sidesplitting time.
Kitten rescued by Michigan fire crew after getting head stuck in muffler
HOWELL, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A kitten is expected to be OK after it was rescued from a muffler in Howell.A crew with the Howell Area Fire Department received a call Wednesday afternoon about a kitten whose head was stuck in the muffler. The crew slowly removed the muffler. "The kitten was left with needing a good home remedy for those hard to clean ring around the collar stains before heading home. The muffler just needs a little straightening and clamp," the fire department said on social media.The department said the kitten and the muffler are both "in good condition."
Downriver Dan Plays Thursday Night in Downtown Saline
Dan Kalicki, also known as Downriver Dan, performs blues and classic rock in downtown Saline Thursday night. He'll be playing Saline Main Street's Salty Summer Sounds Concert with his band in the parking lot across from Carrigan Cafe on South Ann Arbor Street. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE: Eye-Opening Way Prep School Helped Jonathan Smith, MSU Football in Recruiting
When it comes to the 2025 class, perhaps no school provided Michigan State with more than Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, find out how St. Mary's helped Jonathan Smith beyond providing him with their own talent.
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