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WATCH: Dad Wins Playtime With Brilliant Baseball Hack
Playing with your kiddos is a great way to engage and connect with them. It can be tiring though, especially after a long work day. One dad found a hack to make playtime fun for all with minimal parental effort. Anytime we can find a good life hack, we're all...
Beloved Olive Burger Festival Returns To Michigan In 2024
This is the news Michigan foodies have been craving!. Now in its second year the festival will return in 2024, with a few changes. Here's what we know so far:. Thanks to community-wide efforts local Facebook group Lansing Foodies were able to successfully host the Michigan's first ever olive burger festival in 2023.
Bed Bug Nightmare: 3 Michigan Cities Ranked Most Infested In U.S.
As travel plans ramp up for residents across Michigan, many will choose to stay in a hotel or Airbnb. But some places may have you checking more frequently for one pesky pest than others. Some cities you may be traveling to in Michigan and the U.S. could be crawling with bed bugs.
FDA: Thousands Of Potentially Toxic Drinks Recalled In MI And OH
There are many drinks on the market In Michigan and Ohio grocery stores that claim to be healthy. And while some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. And one drink is being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Ohio for containing a highly toxic chemical.
Michigan Diner Named the State’s Best Truck Stop Breakfast
Breakfast food is the best food. Those are just the facts. But as someone who makes a fair share of road trips throughout the year, there is something about truck stop breakfast. I can't explain it, but there is a certain delicacy of a gas station biscuit loaded up for...
Michigan Residents Should Know This About Common Law Marriage
Finding someone that you can vibe with, falling in love, and having an elaborate wedding is only one part of the fantasy of being married. It's something that many of us are taught to dream of and something that is imagined for days on end until it comes true. For some people, they find the joy of marriage in an unorthodox way, and that's fine too as there is no right way to do things, but it is the ultimate goal.
This Fire In Michigan Has Led To A Full Blown Conspiracy Theory
There are so many urban legends and mysterious things that happen in the state of Michigan that sometimes I think people get a little bit bored and start coming up with new things to obsess about. The latest obsession comes from a story from late in April at the Saint Joseph County Fairgrounds, where a fire unfortunately burned one of the barns on the premises.
Alligator in Kent Lake is Scaring The Heck Out of Milford Township Residents
Alligators in Michigan is becoming increasingly more common... VERY strangely. Last year alone, there was an alligator supposedly spotted in Lake Michigan, one in the Kalamazoo River, AND an entire family of Alligators found in a home during an eviction notice in Detroit. So is it really surprising anymore when...
Eminem’s Daughter Just Got Married in Battle Creek
Hailie Jade, the daughter of Detroit's own Eminem, tied the knot this weekend - but maybe surprisingly, the wedding didn't take place in the Detroit metro. Jade married Evan McClintock at the Green Crest Manor in Battle Creek with names such as 50 Cent and Dr. Dre in attendance, according to TMZ.
Do These Venomous Flying Spiders Actually Pose a Threat to Michiganders?
Sources say it's not a matter of if they arrive, it's when. In early 2022 every news outlet was covering the Joro Spider a.k.a. Trichonephila clavata. Not only do they have a weird name, but they also look like something straight out of Stephen King's It. They ugly. Although they...
5 Michigan Hospitals Hit With D Safety Rating
The number of Michigan hospitals with a D safety rating just increased. We will tell you which hospitals received the not-so-good rating and why. Each Spring and Fall the safety grades of each Michigan hospital is published. The latest results from Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grades show a few hospitals making big improvements and other having issues when it comes to patient safety. For example, McLaren Flint was the only Michigan hospital to receive an F grade in 2023. That hospital got to work and improved to a C rating in the Spring of 2024. Meanwhile, 2 Michigan hospitals are experiencing concerning downward trends in safety. Let's get into it.
CAUTION: Think Twice Before Trying to Save That ‘Injured’ Baby Bird
It's a moment that makes your heart skip a beat. You're doing some yard maintenance and you see something move out of the corner of your eye: it's an injured baby bird that has fallen out of its nest. Now what do you do?. Welcome to Fledgling Season. The Center...
Annual Festival Brings Scotland’s Highland Games to Michigan
This might be as close as you get to the real thing!. Now in its 55th year this annual festival brings a piece of Scotland to Alma, Michigan. Event organizers claim thousands of visitors come from far and wide to experience the traditional Scottish celebration. Here's what you can expect this year:
Michigan Look For These Coins Worth Thousands
It seems like we have this conversation about some form of our money being worth much more than we would perceive it to be. It honestly makes me wonder how much the United States currency is valued within our economy and other economies around the world. I have a sense that we are given a fabricated number and that we are in a much less favorable financial situation than we believe.
Michigan Spot With Two Locations Named Most Unusual Diner In U.S.
When looking for a casual spot with affordable prices for a meal, a Michigan diner is an incredible choice. Their unique atmosphere and retro charm make for an unforgettable dining experience. And for good reason, one restaurant in Michigan was just named one of the most unusual diners in America.
Scary Pet Food Recall Sends Owners of Furry Friends Scrambling
A pet food recall in multiple U.S. states has owners checking their supplies and their dogs' safety. The latest pet food recall only seems to include dog food. The recall centers on 44-pound bags of dry food. Details released by the FDA explained there is a potential for "loose metal...
ALERT: Throw Away Recalled Cheese Sold At Stores In MI And OH Now
Most people keep cheese on hand to add flavor to their meals or for a quick snack. But a popular brand is now being recalled from store shelves that could cause serious illness. Residents with a popular cheese in their refrigerator in Michigan and Ohio are urged to throw this product away immediately.
Michigan Residents Beware Of This Potential Danger
Our winter hibernation is coming to an end so we are spending more time outdoors as all the snow melts, the trees and flowers come back to life, the grass begins to grow, and the birds begin to sing. There's nothing more enjoyable than taking in fresh air and enjoying the sunlight after long months of cold weather, snow, and gloomy days. Although this is an enjoyable time that we are all looking forward to, there are some things to keep in mind.
Famous Michigan Ice Cream Shop: “Don’t Bring Parties Or We’ll Charge You A $500 Fee”
As we get into spring and get closer to summer in Michigan, ice cream shops everywhere in Southwest Michigan will be a regular stop. There are so many great ice cream shops that were started in Michigan. It’s hard to choose what the best one is but arguably one of the most popular is Moo-Ville Creamery in Nashville, Michigan.
Michigan Has 2 of the Most Picturesque Small Towns in America
A publication recently placed these two small, gorgeous Michigan towns on the 'Most Picturesque Small Towns in America' list. NC Travel Guides published their list of the 120 most beautiful small towns using the following factors,. Our team compared 500 small towns. To determine which are the most picturesque, we...
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