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Dog stolen from front yard of Detroit home returned to owner
DETROIT -- A week after a 9-year-old dog named Margie was stolen from the front yard of her home, she has been reunited with her family. According to WXYZ-Detroit, the owners received a call from someone who said they have been taking care of Margie. The owners say they did...
Detroit library could be exempt from some controversial 'tax captures' if millage passes
In August, Detroiters will be asked to vote to extend, for another decade, a Detroit Public Library millage that generates the vast majority of its operating budget. If approved, the proposal to renew the millage could mean more money for library coffers. So-called Proposal L, if passed, would keep the...
Meet the Boston Cooler: The 2-Ingredient Treat Better Than A Root Beer Float
I have a big confession to make—I don’t like root beer. While I vibe with most other sodas, the minty, spicy flavor is just not for me. Now that I've gotten that off my chest, we can get to the larger issue I debate as a result of my disinterest in the drink: what to do about root beer floats. I’m a big fan of ice cream beverages, so I know that, after adding the right soda to some plain ol’ vanilla ice cream, I’d be hooked. I just don’t want that soda to be root beer.
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
Why Red Wings’ Quiet Offseason Was the Right Call Long Term
Plenty of ink has been spilled since the NHL’s Free Agency arrived on July 1 about the uncharacteristically quiet offseason for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings. Through the first few days of free agency, the team hadn’t added any significant assets, and had lost an important leader and depth scorer in David Perron, not to mention the brutal Jake Walman trade that baffled hockey fans the world over.
Tarik Skubal doesn't sound thrilled to be on the trade block
The Detroit Tigers hold a 49-51 record, which places them 11 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the American League Central lead and six games behind the Kansas City Royals for the final AL Wild Card spot. Despite a 9-3 run in their last 12 games, it's safe to say...
Detroit Man, 20, Drowns in Oakland County Lake; Multi-County Diver Search Ends in Tragedy
A tragic incident occurred this past weekend as a 20-year-old Detroit man, Marsalis Quintin Carter, drowned after jumping into an Oakland County lake. Carter, listed with residences in both Detroit and Tuskegee, Alabama, was part of a moving crew that had taken a break to swim in Taylor Lake in Rose Township, according to CBS News Detroit.
The Tigers face a key decision about the future of their catching corps
The future of the Detroit Tigers’ catcher position will likely be decided in the next 10 days. The upcoming trade deadline, Carson Kelly’s impending free agency, and the success of top catching prospect Dillon Dingler this season, will all factor into the decisions that Scott Harris and Jeff Greenberg have to make soon.
Wayne State adapts physical education program for students with disabilities
Wayne State University has received a $1.25 million grant to prepare adapted physical education specialists to serve students with disabilities. The program, called Project SUPPORT, will train instructors to address a critical shortage of special education instructors, in Michigan and across the nation. Leah Ketcheson, associate professor of health and...
Series Preview: Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians for 4-game weekday set
The Detroit Tigers came out of the All-Star Break firing on all cylinders, taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border to continue one of the hottest current streaks in Major League Baseball. AJ Hinch’s squad has now won 10 of their last 13 games heading into a rematch with the American League Central leaders.
Tigers' Hot Streak, MSU Football, Lions and More with MSU Linebacker Darius Snow
Jack is joined by MSU Assistant A.D. for Name, Image and Likeness Darien Harris and special guest MSU Linebacker Darius Snow! Tigers, Michigan State Football, 2024 Paris Olympics, the Lions, and more!
NFL Draft Becomes A Community Event
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – To navigate the thousands of people who will inevitably make the trip to Green Bay next year for the 2025 NFL Draft, NFL staff will be hiring local community members to help the event run smoothly. “The program they use to hire folks for...
Michigan gas prices raise 10 cents in last week as supply slows, AAA reports
The cost for filling a gas tank has gone up in the last week. Michigan gas prices have risen since last week by ten cents a gallon on average, according to AAA. In Detroit, a gallon of gas costs on average $3.64. That's 11 cents more expensive than last week and 14 cents more expensive than the national average. For 15 gallons — a full tank for many — that works out to about $55.
Charlie Woods golf: Everything to know about Tiger Woods son
Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods, is in Michigan this week to participate in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township. Tiger is of one of the world's greatest athletic competitors ever, earning 15 majors, second most in golf all-time, and his 82 wins on the PGA Tour are tied for the most.
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