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Rejected Lions Quarterback Named No. 2 Best NFL Free Agent
The Detroit Lions have two quarterbacks, Jared Goff and Hendon Hooker, on their 53-man roster, and they also signed quarterback Jake Fromm to their practice squad. But, they have not kept quarterback Nate Sudfeld in the fold for backup help. Now, Dallas Robinson of ProFootballNetwork.com has named Sudfeld the No. 2 best remaining free agent in the quarterback position.
Lions tabbed as WR rescue raft for biggest loser in Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes
A months-long cycle of news/rumors reached a boring conclusion this week, when the 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk agreed to a four-year deal to keep him in San Francisco. So the teams that had been rumored to be interested in trading for him, perhaps none more ultimately prominent than the Pittsburgh Steelers, are left to find other options on short notice.
Detroit Jazz Festival Live Stream
Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support. Make your donation to WEMU today to keep your community NPR station thriving. My background is almost entirely music industry related. I have worked record retail, record wholesale, radio and been a mobile disc jockey as the four primary jobs I've held since 1985. Sure, there were a few other things in there - an assistant to a financial advisor, management level banker (hired during the pandemic with no banking experience), I cleaned a tennis club and couple of banks. The true version of myself is involved in music somehow. Since I don't play any instruments, my best outlet is to play other people's music and maybe inspire you to support that artist.
Washtenaw County encourages precaution after West Nile found in Ypsilanti
The Washtenaw County Health Department encouraged residents to take extra caution in preventing mosquito bites in September, after testing revealed an increased presence of the West Nile Virus in several mosquitoes and birds around Ypsilanti. Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, communications and community health promotion advisor for the Washtenaw County Health Department, said...
Former Mackinac Island Ferry Company CEO sues new owner
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Two months after a Florida-based private equity firm purchased the Mackinac Island Ferry Company, its former CEO has filed a lawsuit against the new owners, alleging he was wrongfully fired and has been defamed in recent weeks. The lawsuit is seeking a jury trial and damages...
Controversial Late Slide Raises Questions About Targeting In College Football After Nasty Hit To Head
Michigan State defensive back Malik Spencer was ejected for targeting during Friday’s college football season-opener in East Lansing. However, the Florida Atlantic player only took the nasty hit after a late slide. The scary sequence sparked a debate about the sport’s most controversial rule. Per the NCAA, targeting is called when a player initiates forcible […] The post Controversial Late Slide Raises Questions About Targeting In College Football After Nasty Hit To Head appeared first on BroBible.
Michigan Residents Face Growing Rat Infestation Threat
Rats are becoming an increasingly common problem for Michigan residents, with several cities ranking among the most infested in the country. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint have all been named as having some of the worst rat infestations nationwide. The Norway rat is the most prevalent species in Michigan. These...
USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan Customers Soon
Michigan residents have relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive packages, bills, and other important items. However, the USPS has recently announced changes that could affect how those items are delivered and received in Michigan and could impact residents soon. USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan...
This is Every Annoying Quirk about Michigan Weather
Michigan weather is often meme-worthy. Just look at many of the tired posting on many Facebook groups about the state. Jokes about needing the heat in the morning and air conditioning in the evening abound. Real knee-slappers. But what are some legitimate quirks that make Michigan weather annoying?. The question...
West Michigan Students Can Be Harry Potter With New Hogwarts Experience
West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...
Michigan Airports Have a Feature Not Found in Any Surrounding State – Intrastate Flights
Air travel is generally the quickest and most convenient for travelling, particularly for long distance travel. But what about travelling within the state state. With needing to get to an airport an hour or two before a flight, the possibility of delay and the hurry-up-and-wait enplaning and deplaning process, if your destination is within a few hours drive, would an intrastate flight make sense?
Almont Raiders and Imlay City Spartans Shine in Soccer Wins
The Almont Raiders secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Richmond, featuring Pjeter Lucaj's hat trick and multiple assists from Gabriel Nuculovic. Meanwhile, the Imlay City Spartans also triumphed with a 7-0 win against Croswell-Lexington, with Xavier Galeana contributing two goals. In contrast, Lakeville suffered a close 3-2 defeat to Durand, despite a solid performance by Manuel Padilla. Lapeer Lightning achieved a commanding 5-0 victory against Lake Fenton, while North Branch topped Montrose 6-0 and narrowly lost to Armada 3-1.
Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris’ presidential pursuit
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is deep in campaign mode. But not his own. The three-term mayor, whose name is being floated as a possible Democratic candidate for Michigan governor, knows the value of his and his majority Black city’s support for Vice President Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election.
Lions start extension talks with emerging defensive tackle
Lions general manager Brad Holmes confirmed defensive tackle Alim McNeill is firmly on the team’s extension radar. That has been known throughout the summer, but Detroit has had other priorities to deal with. Now that the bulk of the roster is set in advance of Week 1, negotiations on a second contract with the 24-year-old are set to begin.
From Titanic wreck to presidential yacht, Bay City shipbuilder left mark on history
BAY CITY, MI – In April 1912, the R.M.S. Titanic set off on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City – a destination it would never reach. As most people know, the “unsinkable” vessel indeed sank to the depths of the icy Atlantic Ocean hours after hitting an iceberg.
USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan Customers Soon
Michigan residents have relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive packages, bills, and other important items. However, the USPS has recently announced changes that could affect how those items are delivered and received in Michigan and could impact residents soon. USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan...
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
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