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Fallen trooper honored with stretch of US-127
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — US-127 between the Cedar St. Exit and the I-96 interchange will now be known as the Trooper Starr Memorial Highway, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing the bill to rename it into law last week. The Michigan State Police hosted a highway dedication ceremony on Friday to make the name official. Trooper […]
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
Seven most expensive homes sold in Genesee County, July 8-14
A house in Grand Blanc that sold for $299,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Genesee County in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $99,344, or $92 per square foot.
Hello, Ann Arbor: Lost lunch, development fueled by waste and a ‘clever older gent’
On this day last week, in expectation of a sweeping view, I was trucking three miles to the top of a bald near Eagle Harbor in the Keweenaw Peninsula. I am in awe up there at the vastness of wild spaces, the quiet, the calm. If you purchase a product...
Flint City advances with a 1-0 win over Cleveland
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint City Bucks are off to the Central Conference semifinal after a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Force. The game was scoreless until the 75th minute but that’s when the Bucks broke through. Pasha Dashin’s shot was stopped but Palmer Ault was there for the rebound to put it home.
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
Couple found dead inside Ypsilanti apartment
YPSILANTI TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) - Police in Ypsilanti are working to find out what led to the deaths of a young child's parents. A wellness check at Huron Heights Apartment Complex led to the discovery as neighbors and close family friends want to know what happened to a couple found dead after a welfare check.
Residents file lawsuit over Northville Downs demolition
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors" following an oil spill.The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the Wayne County Circuit Court against the city, Hunter Pasteur Northville LLC and Toll Northwest V Corporation. The city confirmed that the demolition of a building on the Downs development property resulted in the release of motor oil and kerosene leaking into storm drains following water runoff into Rouge River. In response, residents are requesting that the court halt further demolition until measures are...
City Of Brighton’s Streetscape Project Finalist For MML Award
The City of Brighton’s downtown Streetscape project has been named a finalist for a Community Excellence Award. The City announced that its transformative Streetscape Project has been selected as a finalist for the Michigan Municipal League’s (MML) prestigious Community Excellence Award. It’s one of four finalists competing for the prestigious award.
Pickleball Facility Scheduled to Open Soon in Brighton
In the coming days, the Brighton area will have its own pickleball facility. What is pickleball, for the uninitiated? It’s called a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis, although less strenuous than the latter. At one time no more than a novelty, pickleball has become immensely popular as...
See Ann Arbor’s newest breakfast sandwich, the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies
ANN ARBOR, MI - Whether it’s a grab-and-go lunch or handheld breakfast for early risers, downtown Ann Arbor has a new option in the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies. The eatery whose original location is in Detroit opened at 611 E. Liberty St. during the Memorial Day weekend.
Inside a new coffee spot (Shibam), Pair of Ferndale food favorites, and Detroit RenCen Reaction
On this Friday episode, Jer and Devon dive into the latest happenings around town. This includes new coffee spots, dining experiences, and reactions to the reaction on the future of Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center. Shibam Coffee in Dearborn. Jer and Devon discuss the unique flavors of Yemeni coffee at Shibam,...
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