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The Gravesite of Michigan Radio Legend J.P. McCarthy
J.P. McCarthy was born in New York City in March 1933. He went into the army when he was 20 years old and it was during his stint that he became interested in radio broadcasting. After his discharge, he moved to Michigan, where he settled in Flint. He acquired a job at WTAC (“Wee-tac”) but that wasn't enough. He would travel down to Detroit and look for work at WJR, where he was finally given an audition. He was hired as an announcer in 1956.
Enbridge poses an existential threat to the Great Lakes
Think about someone in your life who has needed major surgery. Then imagine you found out that the surgeon about to treat your loved one had a terrible record. The surgeon has a long history of violating critical protocols that prevent infection, sending 35 patients to the intensive care unit after botched procedures. His list […]
Michigan Weather Alert: Isolated Storms Expected Across Upper Peninsula
Marquette, MI – Isolated showers and thunderstorms will develop over western Upper Michigan this morning, expanding into central and eastern regions by afternoon and evening. According to the US National Weather Service in Marquette, brief but heavy downpours are anticipated, tapering off later this evening. Another round of storms is possible Tuesday afternoon, particularly in far western and central Upper Michigan.
Biologists race to save rare Michigan butterflies from the brink of extinction
Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susan flowers and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Environmentalists Rally In Effort To Shut Down Mackinac Line Five Pipeline
An international coalition of activists working to shut down North America’s most dangerous oil pipeline participated in the first-ever cross border “North American Oil Spill Day” with coordinated events across the Great Lakes region this week highlighting the dire need to protect the health and safety of 20 percent of the world’s available fresh surface water.
There’s a vaccine to prevent cancer. Fewer than half of Michigan teens have it
Fewer than half of Michigan adolescents are immunized against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus, reports show. Medical experts say better patient-provider communication is key to improving vaccination rates. A Detroit public health facility found frequent, destigmatized discussions led to more HPV immunizations. A vaccine to prevent cancer might seem like an...
Michigan Man Scams Popular TikToker In New Viral TikTok Video
If you mess around, you WILL find out. Sadly, he found out on a viral scale for this particular person. Michigan Man Scams Popular TikToker In New Viral TikTok Video. If you are ever scrolling on TikTok's For You page, you have probably come across or followed Ziggi Tyler. From...
Michigan Hotel Adding Duck Pin Bowling and New Restaurant
Motels and Bed and Breakfast houses were the beginning of travel amenities as they would provide shelter, bathrooms, and food for travelers. Today, that scene looks so much different as there are multiple Bed and Breakfast sites for homeowners to buy into, motels have advanced, and the hotels are one of the best amenities travelers can have.
Schools still divided, 50 years later
Happy Sunday, y'all! 🌤️ The high is expected to be 89 degrees and warm with times of clouds and sun. It's the start of another stretch of hot weather — we crunched the numbers and broke down just how hot it is this summer. Schools still divided, 50 years after desegregation case ...
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