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Tenacious D cancels tour, including Michigan show, after Kyle Gass' offensive Trump joke
Comedian and actor Jack Black has canceled all remaining dates on his popular comedy-rock duo Tenacious D’s “Spicy Meatball” world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke onstage about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend. Tenacious D went onstage in Sydney, Australia,...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
Faster Horses lineup 2024: Full schedule for Michigan country music festival
Faster Horses, a three-day country music and camping festival, has become one of Michigan's signature summer events since its debut in 2013. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll (Friday), Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Hardy (Sunday). They're part of a 15-artist Main Stage lineup that also includes Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Riley Green and more. Nashville DJ Rod Youree will be spinning throughout, taking the place of longtime Faster Horses artist Dee Jay Silver.
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents...
Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy
While economists have said the state is seeing a recovery from the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of Michigan adults 50 and older are reporting financial stress, with pre-retirement adults and individuals with poor or fair health facing a particular strain. That’s according to recently released data from the Michigan Poll […] The post Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
Internet outage affecting state and local business
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The global technology outage that halted flights, banks, TV stations, and computer systems, is affecting many local Michigan places. Here’s a list of places that are currently affected by the cyber outage: If you know of any local businesses or organizations that were or are being affected by the outage, please email […]
Politico Reports Democrats Cut Help For Congresswoman Scholten
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Politico reports Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids has had some of her reelection assistance cut by the Michigan Democratic Party after she called for President Biden to not run for reelection. MLive says the Democratic Party says she was removed from a strategy call about the coordinated campaign, which is an effort between them and the Biden team to get Democrats elected. Scholten is the only Democrat in Congress from Michigan who is calling on Biden to drop out and was the tenth House Democrat to make the announcement.
'Safest place in Michigan': Police chief, attendees feel safe at first Trump rally post-assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS — Trump rallies are always as much a festival or revival as they are political campaign events. People routinely tailgate, blasting music or chanting any of the slogans that accompanied former President Donald Trump’s successful 2016 run for the White House. ...
Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan
When it comes to the health of your furry friends, you're always going to put them first. With that being said, there is yet another recall currently hitting the shelfs that you should be aware of. Before you head out to the store you should check for this recall. Dog...
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
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