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Extremely Contagious Fungal STD Could Be Coming for Michigan
There's a growing concern regarding a rare, but extremely contagious fungal STD making its way into the United States, and already, it's spreading like wildfire in multiple states. Soon enough, if you're not careful, you could contract this disease, that leaves painful lesions on your genitals and general groin and...
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Listen, just keep moving right along with your internet research if you want to have the worst party ever at your place thanks to your skills on the grill. If you do want to have the kind of cookout that will have guests thinking of you as the "Grill Guy," keep reading to find out the hard truth about some common grilling myths.
A Refresher on Michigan Fireworks Laws As July 4th Tents Start to Open
As I was driving home from work the other day, I noticed the 4th of July Fireworks tents starting to go up in parking lots, and some of them have already opened their flaps for business. Of course, we're only a few weeks away from the Fourth now, so it stands to reason that people will begin building their arsenal for the holiday.
Yes, Big Mac Hats Existed and They Were Spectacular
You won't catch me shopping for hats in thrift stores. Nope, it's not because I have any phobias about cleanliness or wearing second-hand hats. It's just that my head is, well, larger than average. Think "news anchor head." So, when I see something labeled "one size fits all," I can't help but chuckle.
‘American Pickers’ Filming In Southwest Michigan This Summer
Got junk? The 'Pickers' are back in Michigan for more great finds. The hit History Channel TV show American Pickers is now in its 25th season and crews are set to film in southwest Michigan later this summer. Here's what we know so far!. The Coldwater, Michigan Chamber of Commerce...
The Dirtiest City In Michigan Won’t Surprise You
I am an avid preacher of the world-saving gospel and I do everything in my power to contribute to that initiative. As humans, we are the ones that have the power to uplift and build or destroy our atmosphere, and over the last few decades we have been doing more destruction than preservation. Whether you want to take a look at the large problems like carbon emissions from fossil fuels or smaller issues like littering, they are all significant in the situation.
Michigan Woman Texts Ex, ‘Your House is on Fire;’ Went to McDonald’s To ‘Purchase Cocaine’
There's a lot in this story that feels like a sick version of playing Mad Libs, but unfortunately, it's all real, and it did end up costing someone's life in the end. For today's insane story, we have to go to Detroit, where this woman, not only called to TELL her ex that she'd set his home on fire, and then proceeded to get drugs at a local McDonald's.
Major Retail Store Blames Squishmallows for ‘Disappointing’ Sales
How could something so adorable and so squishy create so many problems?. The CEO of a major discount retail chain is pointing fingers at Squishmallows while blaming the plush toys for lower-than-expected profits. When Did Squishmallows Become Popular?. If you've somehow missed Squishmallows seeming being sold in every retail store,...
Three Michigan Counties Have The Worst Roads In The Entire State
It's no surprise to Michigan drivers that most roads in the state are in bad shape and seem to be deteriorating faster than they're being fixed. And while some have recently received funding for repair projects, three counties in Michigan have the highest rate of roads in the worst shape.
Michigan High School Named One Of The Most Expensive In America
Every Michigan parent wants to make sure their kids have access to the best education. And some families have the means and choose to pay for that education at a private school. There's one Michigan high school that could cost parents as much as paying for a college education, as it was recently named one of the most expensive schools in the nation.
Is This Adorable Invasive Crab a Threat to Michigan?
Invasive species tend to be anywhere from a simple nuisance to downright dangerous. But this crab species couldn't possibly pose a threat to Michigan, right? After all, it's adorable and its name should suggest it'd be a friend of the Mitten State. The Chinese Mitten Crab is a species native...
Remembering The WNBA Champion Detroit Shock 20 Years Later
The WNBA has started to get a lot more recognition, viewership, and support over the last couple of years as they have had superstars like A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Sabrina Ionescu, Catilin Clark, Angel Reese and others come into the league. Those players have dominated college basketball and then continue to excel during their professional career.
Why Doesn’t Anyone Want this Castle Home Outside of Detroit?
Who wouldn't want to live like a King or Queen, right? It's easily one of the most desired classes for most people... to live a life of luxury, in their own fantasy castle, complete with its own banquet hall, big enough for ballroom dancing. So why aren't people diving at...
This Is Quite Possibly The Most Scenic Route In All Of Michigan
As we shift into "summer mode" here in the Mitten we look forward to plenty of outdoor time and lake time, but don't forget about travel time. Between construction season and families headed "Up North" the roads will no doubt be congested! In my opinion it's always better to take the scenic route. Which do you think is the most scenic drive in Michigan?
Fantasy-Themed Village is Just a Road Trip Away
If you're looking for more than a getaway, and want to feel like you're in another world, we found just the place. This unique fantasy-like village is something out of a storybook. The name of the place is even enchanting. It's called Ancient Lore Village and it's "like no place...
Jeopardy Dilemma: Is a Coney Dog a Chili Dog, or Just a Hot Dog?
Fans of Jeopardy may have been left puzzled recently, especially in Michigan and the Detroit area, after a very strange question about the legendary Coney Dog. We all know it originated in Detroit, not in New York as most would think. But this question made many think about the dog's alter ego.
Freighter Accident on Lake Superior Prompts Questions; How Safe are the Great Lakes to Sail in 2024?
Technology has vastly improved the safety of ships and their crews on the Great Lakes as time goes on. We have a better understanding of weather patterns, better equipment to detect it, and any potential hazards in the water, and just overall, hundreds of years of experience sailing these inland seas has been handed down, Captain to Captain, on how to survive.
Soon Specific Refrigerators Will Be Banned in Michigan
People are freaking out about a new regulation of refrigerators and they couldn't be more wrong. Just before the end of 2023 the Biden Administration and the Department of Energy announced new regulations on dangerous refrigerants. What does this mean for Michiganders? For starters, we're going to save lots of money. Oh yeah, it will also help in the fight against man-made climate change. The Department of Energy and Bloomberg Law published an eye-opening estimate,
Why People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yards
A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap. And no, they're not trying to give their yard a much needed bath. Maybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling sent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.
Why AT&T Customers In Michigan Experienced Outages
Just under 3 months ago in March, the AT&T servers were hacked and caused a multitude of issues for the service provider and all of its customers. The hackers were able to get into the system and shut down cell service and even emergency cell service in many areas across the country for over 12 hours. This would leave many AT&T customers and customers from other service providers scrambling to find answers about their cell phones.
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