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Rocket Mortgage in Detroit Ranked No. 1 in Client Satisfaction by J.D. Power
Rocket Mortgage in Detroit, the country’s largest retail mortgage lender and part of Rocket Cos., today announced it was ranked No. 1 in client satisfaction by Troy-based J.D. Power in mortgage servicing. This is the 10th year the company has received the prestigious honor and the 22nd J.D. Power...
Powered by Women: Linzie Venegas, President, Ideal Group, Detroit
Linzie Venegas, president of Ideal Group in southwest Detroit, was literally born into the family business. Her father, Frank Venegas Jr., started selling steel beams to homebuilders under the Ideal Steel banner in Livingston County in December 1979. Linzie was born a month later. By the time she was 7...
$376,699 and $322,231 Online Jackpots Won in July at Four Winds Casinos
15 jackpots greater than $43,000 since May including a $1 million winner. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that a guest from Fenton, Mich. won a $376,699 jackpot on July 9 while playing Jackpot Shores with a $6.75 bet on its online casino. Another guest from Detroit, Mich. won a $322,231 jackpot on July 18 while playing Divine Fortune with a $20 bet on its online casino. Both winners chose to remain anonymous and the games have been reset for other winners to take home massive jackpots.
Labor, trade groups joining initiative to bring manufacturer to Mundy Twp. megasite
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) - Labor and trade groups have added their names to a list of stakeholders supporting the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance to find a manufacturer to come to the Mundy Township megasite. More than 30 businesses, organizations, and community stakeholders are already supporting the initiative. The...
Eastern Michigan senior David Carter Jr nominated for AllState AFCA Good Works Team
David Carter Jr. is amongst 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. This organization recognizes college football players for their outstanding commitment to community service and contributions beyond the field. Carter, a senior defensive back, graduated from Eastern Michigan University in April 2024 with a degree in...
Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher is heading to the Olympics for the second time to compete for the US Track and Field Team. The 27-year-old is hoping to end the American’s drought in distance racing at the Paris Olympics. He’ll be running two events, the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races. In the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Fisher places fifth and ninth in those same races.
Man in critical condition after being shot while inside vehicle in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man was shot while inside a vehicle on Wednesday, according to preliminary information from Detroit police. He is currently listed in critical condition. Police responded to the area of Bringard Drive and Rex Avenue on the northeast side of Detroit for a shooting when they found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
Kamala Harris' longtime supporters welcome her return to the top of the ticket
Kamala Harris’ ascendance as the Democratic favorite for the 2024 presidential nomination has unleashed a tide of new support for the vice president. Her newfound ‘brat’ pack is relishing endorsements from social-media-age celebrities like Charli XCX and longtime political powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi. Coconut memes — a reference to a speech Harris gave at a White House event last year — are inescapable. ...
Free family-friendly event to be held on Flint’s north side
Flint, MI – St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center and Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host Family Fun Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 2, 2024. The event will be held on St. Luke’s campus, located at 3115 Lawndale Ave, Flint, MI 48504, and is open to the entire community.
Lake Orion Man Sentenced to 26-50 Years for Rape and Assault of Ex-Girlfriend in Oakland County
In Oakland County, a harrowing case has reached its conclusion as Adam Richard Williams, a 35-year-old man from Lake Orion, has been condemned to 26-50 years of incarceration for a brutal assault and rape of his ex-girlfriend. According to WWJ Newsradio, Williams's crimes included home invasion, sexual assault, and domestic violence, which occurred on July 31 and August 1, 2023, following the end of his relationship with the victim.
Metro Detroit weather: Humidity drops Thursday, making for a warm and comfortable day
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The heat and humidity will both be down Thursday, making for a different type of day than what Metro Detroit has been having lately. It will be warm today, but that summer heat lacks - for now. Waking up, temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. They will climb to the mid to upper 70s.
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
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