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'I didn't really think about it': Teen fishing on Lake St. Clair jumps into action to save woman who drove into water
A Metro Detroit teenager who was enjoying a day of fishing on Tuesday afternoon is being called a hero after jumping into action to save a woman after she drove into Lake St. Clair.
Hulk Hogan in Metro Detroit to launch new 'Real American beer,' says he saw an open lane when Bud Light crashed
A superstar pro wrestler is in Metro Detroit, making stops at bars and party stores today and tomorrow to promote a new beer. He told WWJ’s Tony Ortiz what it’s all about.
Indiana Michigan Power transitioning to cleaner energy sources
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Indiana Michigan Power recently filed plans with the Michigan Public Service Commission for additional energy generation sources that include solar, wind and natural gas. The transition to cleaner energy sources supports I&M’s goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emission by 2045, according to a...
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
Three Arrested Following Dramatic 150 MPH High-Speed Chase in Metro Detroit
Three individuals are now in custody after leading Michigan State Police and Detroit police authorities on a dramatic high-speed chase through the streets of Metro Detroit. The pursuit, which occurred yesterday, involved a Dodge Durango that had been reported as stolen and reached alarming speeds of 150 miles per hour. According to ClickOnDetroit, the driver and accompanying suspects refused to comply when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Traverse Connect to launch pilot program using drones to deliver medical supplies to rural residents
What’s happening: The Traverse City-based economic development organization Traverse Connect is leading a new partnership that will test drones to deliver medical supplies and other healthcare services to underserved residents in rural Michigan. The pilot project is one of four advanced aerial projects to share in $6.25 million in recently announced funding from the state’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Activation Fund.
Seeing more deer? Here’s why.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLNS) – If you’ve noticed more deer out this summer, you are not alone. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources acting Deer Management Specialist, Chad Fedewa, confirmed the deer population has been increasing. In some areas, hunting regulations are being changed to address the issues. “We’ve been seeing an increase in deer […]
Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
"War Criminal": Rep. Rashida Tlaib protests Netanyahu's visit to Congress
Michigan representative Rashida Tlaib protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, displaying a sign reading “War Criminal” and “Guilty of Genocide,” as his country’s attack on Gaza has killed nearly 40,000 people. Tlaib, who also wore a keffiyeh to the Congressional gallery,...
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Pride set to take over downtown Royal Oak this weekend
Thousands are expected to make their way to downtown Royal Oak for a celebration of people. The annual Pride Royal Oak has a new footprint in the city’s downtown and an expanded schedule that includes two days of entertainment at a Kid’s Zone. Events will be held at Centennial Commons Park, the Royal Oak Farmers Market and the adjacent streets around the two locations.
Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
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