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Jack Black Says He’s Cancelling All Tenacious D Shows, Including Michigan After Trump Comments
One of the most triumphant concerts returns to Michigan in a very long time. Seems that it may be cut short over comments that were made over the weekend at a Tenacious D show. Tenacious D was playing the ICC Sydney Theater in Australia on Saturday, July 13, shortly after the former president was shot at in Pennsylvania during a rally earlier in the day.
Why Michigan’s overnight storms packed lightning 10x more powerful than normal
Last night, thunderstorms raced across Southern Michigan, producing heavy rain and prolific lightning as they did so. One thing in particular that was unique about these storms was the lightning, specifically the kind of lightning that was observed. Did you know that there are different kinds of lightning? While all...
First Human Killed By a Robot in the World Happened in Michigan
Did you know the first human death caused by a robot on record happened in 1979 in Flat Rock, Michigan?. A small portion of our population has passionately argued that robots are a danger to the human race. Some have even said that robots will take over the planet. What happened on January 25th, 1979, to a 25-year-old assembly line worker at a Ford Motor plant probably fueled those beliefs. Robert Williams was the first human killed by a robot according to wired.com,
The quest for a quieter pickleball nears a breakthrough in West Michigan
A local 3D printing startup has produced a new lower-pitch pickleball that promises to mollify neighbors concerned about the noise of game play in public places. As the popularity of pickleball spreads like wildfire, so, too, have nuisance complaints in municipalities across the country. Last summer, for example, the Grand Rapids suburb of Walker closed the tennis courts at City Central Park because “unauthorized” noisy pickleball games were drawing neighbors’ ire.
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
‘If You Don’t Vote Donald Trump, You Ain’t Black,’ Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC
Republican Michigan Rep. John James told the RNC audience "if you don't vote Trump, you ain't Black," in a viral moment. The post ‘If You Don’t Vote Donald Trump, You Ain’t Black,’ Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC appeared first on NewsOne.
How 3 Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Commits Became Teammates at Prep School
Orchard Lake St. Mary's gave three recruits to Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, the Eaglets' recruiting coordinator Greg Dixon explained how they landed on his radar.
Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty’s Pub marks 10 years
Why are four knitted chickens from Lansing roosting on a New York City jazz musician’s bookshelf?. Tuesday (July 23) marks the 10th anniversary of a small but mighty musical miracle, Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty’s Pub. Collateral knitted-chicken dispersal is only part of the story. Since 2014, hundreds of...
Tyler Cole traces journey from East Lansing to Billboard charts
From recording a double-platinum song with Willow Smith to producing an album for Weezer and securing a lead writing role on a Spike Lee film, Tyler Cole’s career has taken him to places most artists can only dream of. All the while, the 28-year-old Los Angeles-based artist hasn’t forgotten...
Police respond to early morning car crash on Cedar Street in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Multiple first responders were at the scene of a crash at the 1600 block of Cedar Street early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. News 10 crews were on the scene and said they saw at least one person being evaluated by medical personnel and a vehicle heavily damaged after the crash.
LSJ's Graham Couch does a profile on MSU's high-flying Coen Carr
Coen Carr has been a human highlight since he became a Spartan and that hasn’t changed this offseason. Carr has been putting on a show during the annual Moneyball Pro Am event, which comes as no surprise for the high-flying forward. But Carr has recently said he also understands he needs to be more than just a highlight-maker and more of an all-around player for the Spartans this upcoming season.
CBB Podcast predicts one Spartan will be All-Big Ten First Team in 2024-25
Could a new Spartan end up on the All-Big Ten First Team this upcoming season? One host from a popular college basketball podcast thinks so. Carter Elliott of Sleepers Media has picked transfer forward Frankie Fidler to make the first team All-Big Ten next year. Fidler transferred to Michigan State from Nebraska Omaha.
Michigan State University's tenure-system faculty say school is stonewalling union
EAST LANSING ― Nearly eight months after seeking union recognition, tenure-system faculty say Michigan State University officials still have not recognized their bargaining unit. Some faculty members say the university is purposefully stonewalling their unionizing efforts by refusing to include librarians, and canceling arbitration talks on the issue. "They don't care what faculty think,"...
Health officials encourage residents to report harmful algae blooms
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The high temperatures and a large amount of recent rain could make conditions for algae blooms. State officials want you to be on the lookout for algae blooms on your favorite rivers and lakes. As the weather continues to heat up, people across the state will head out to their local lake or river. Health officials are warning, however, to be aware of what looks like spilled paint or scum on your favorite body of water.
Free Spirit 50th anniversary walking tour
Sixty years ago, downtown Lansing was a vibrant shopping area lined with women’s clothing stores, shoe stores, major department stores and an array of specialty stores. You could also bowl, grab a caramel-corn treat and catch a movie at one of three theaters. The Historical Society of Greater Lansing...
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