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A teen in Livonia is breaking youth weightlifting records and his eyes set on the Olympics
LIVONIA, Mich.— 17-year-old Logan Lockwood is taking the weightlifting world by storm, breaking five American and 15 state youth records. He has been training for the last six years at 4 Star Strength in Livonia, one of the only Olympic weightlifting gyms in the state. Lockwood says he has...
34 cats, kittens rescued from hoarding situation in Washtenaw County
MANCHESTER, Mich. – Thirty-four cats and kittens were were rescued from a Washtenaw County home that was “lined with trash, urine and feces.”. Michigan State Police reached out to the The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) in Ann Arbor in mid-July to let them know about a hoarding situation in Manchester, Michigan.
Monroe County Community College offers trade seminars in August
MONROE — This August students can pick up a welder and an opportunity to learn some new skills. Monroe County Community College is holding a second cohort for their Apprenticeship Readiness Program, two months after their first cohort in June. According to a recent release, the cohort is free and will take place over two weekends: August 9-10, 16-17, both lasting from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...
Michigan football aims to flip Iowa commitment in 2025 class
Even though programs offer recruits all the time, the official offers for college football go out on August 1st and there was an interesting Michigan football offer reported by kicker Scott Starzyk. The Wolverines don't always recruit a kicker, but there tends to be one in most classes. Sometimes, it's...
Michigan Could Be Receiving The Death Penalty For Cheating After Kentucky Had To Vacate Wins For A Lesser Offense
The story that never seems to end in college football is the Michigan cheating scandal, which broke last October. Wolverines staffer Connor Stalions started his own sign-stealing scandal, which resulted in him sending out people to illegally record opposing teams’ sidelines and steal their signs, which they use to signal in their play calls.
Formerly imprisoned Michigan journalist Danny Fenster reflects on Paul Whelan's homecoming
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Now that Paul Whelan is back home, what will life be like for him in the coming days and weeks? CBS News Detroit spoke with Huntington Woods native and journalist Danny Fenster, who was imprisoned in Myanmar in 2021.He summed up his return back home as surreal. "For me, the most lasting thing was a sense of gratitude. And I really hope that's the same for these guys," Fenster said. Fenster was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a military court in Myanmar, accused of publishing and circulating comments that "cause fear.""They know the people they're holding...
Dearborn Mayor Hammoud: ‘There must be a timeline of how we achieve a just Palestinian state’
As the Israeli war in Gaza rages on, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has watched his Palestinian American residents continue to lose their family and friends to Israeli ground and airstrikes. Israeli forces have killed more than 39,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7 when Hamas killed at least 1,200 Israelis and took...
Firefighters – ‘Let’s tell the real story about ambulance service’
Apparently, nothing has changed in the past six years since Plymouth Township Board of Trustees were calling for change in the deployment of ambulances, paramedics and firefighters. Upset Plymouth Township firefighter/paramedics are speaking out and claim false and misleading information circulating in primary campaign literature this year regarding the need...
Ira Township Little League team wins state championship
Ira Township’s 11U Little League team claimed a state championship on Aug. 1. The team beat Grosse Pointe Farms City 3-2 for the title at Ypsilanti National Little League. “This victory is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of our talented players, committed coaches, and supportive families,” team leaders said in a social media post.
Richard Childress Poised to Gain From Tony Stewart’s Exit Amid RCR’s Shakeup
Richard Childress Poised to Gain From Tony Stewart’s Exit: As Richard Childress Racing navigates a critical crossroads following Tony Stewart‘s departure, the implications for the organization could be profound. The potential appointment of a seasoned strategist like Greg Zipadelli could improve RCR’s competitive edge, especially in a rapidly evolving NASCAR landscape. Yet, the true measure of this shift will hinge not only on leadership decisions but also on the future of star driver Kyle Busch, whose own path may influence RCR’s fortunes. What strategies will RCR employ to optimize this moment of change, and how might Busch’s choices reshape the team’s dynamics?
Gratiot Cruise returns for 21st year
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Polish up that classic car in the garage: August 4 is its time to shine. The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise will be returning for the 21st year. The annual event revs up at 8 a.m. and comes to a halt at 6 p.m. The opening ceremony for the event is set for 11 a.m. at the southeast corner of 16 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.
Lathrup Village, Southfield make some noise with music festivals on Aug. 9-10
LATHRUP VILLAGE/SOUTHFIELD — Music lovers are in for a treat as Southfield and Lathrup Village each host free music festivals Aug. 9-10. The city of Southfield will host the eighth annual Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road. The festival will kick off at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 with a performance from Damon Terrell, followed by Michael Brock at 7:30 p.m., and Freda Payne, accompanied by the Ralphe Armstrong Trio, will headline at 9 p.m.
Michigan Smokes the Rest of the Country in Marijuana Sales
Revealing new data showing where legal cannabis sales in America are most robust shows that Michigan is highest in the nation. Literally. What started as a budding industry (legally) in the Mitten State in 2019 has grown very quickly - wildly beyond experts' expectations. According to MJBiz, Michigan logged roughly...
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
Meals on Wheels Western Michigan revamps commercial catering after federal budget cuts
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Preventing food insecurity for senior community members is becoming increasingly important for organizations like Meals on Wheels Western Michigan, as they said about 10,000 people turn 60 every day. "There's one in six seniors who are impacted by hunger and as that number continues to grow,...
Another Michigan Restaurant Jumps on the $5 Meal Deal Bandwagon
Fast food customers have hit a breaking point. While the price of eating out has forced many people to opt for eating at home, some fast food chains have begun offering $5 meal deals to lure customers back into their restaurants. Today, another Michigan chain is jumping on the $5...