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Photo of LeBron James being cheap goes viral
11/07/2022

Photo of LeBron James being cheap goes viral

According to a recent report from Forbes, Los Angeles Lakers‘ future Hall of Famer LeBron James has a whole lot of money. In fact, on June 3, Forbes released a report saying James’ net worth has surpassed 1 billion dollars. That’s right folks, LeBron James is a billionaire and he’s still...

'Kia Boyz' continue to target Kia and Hyundai vehicles in Grand Rapids as trend hits TikTok
11/07/2022

'Kia Boyz' continue to target Kia and Hyundai vehicles in Grand Rapids as trend hits TikTok

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — They're called the "Kia Boyz" and they continue to target cars in West Michigan, specifically 2012 to 2022 Kia Sportage and Optima vehicles, plus Hyundai vehicles with standard key ignitions. After getting into the car with or without force, the thieves dismantle the steering...

Startup aims to secure housing for Saginaw residents at risk of foreclosure
11/07/2022

Startup aims to secure housing for Saginaw residents at risk of foreclosure

SAGINAW, MI — Cecilia Olvera wasn’t 10 years old yet the first time she feared losing her home. She watched her mother struggle to hold on to their Saginaw residence while facing mortgage foreclosure not long after the housing bubble burst in 2008. “That was terrifying,” said...

‘Mad Men’ writer among Hollywood heavy hitters helping University of Michigan program grow
11/07/2022

‘Mad Men’ writer among Hollywood heavy hitters helping University of Michigan program grow

ANN ARBOR, MI - The history between Hollywood and the University of Michigan goes back decades. For example, there’s 1955 alumnus and Darth Vader voice James Earl Jones and the 1983 film “The Big Chill,” in which all the main characters graduated from UM together. :...

Detroit Pistons looking like a five-headed monster at center
10/07/2022

Detroit Pistons looking like a five-headed monster at center

With Jalen Duren, as well as Isaiah Stewart, looking good in summer league, the Detroit Pistons could have five quality centers when the NBA season starts. Is that good?, or too many fighting for limited playing time?. There is only so much that can be gleaned from two summer...

Alligator in Kalamazoo River prompts nature center to close
10/07/2022

Alligator in Kalamazoo River prompts nature center to close

ALBION, Mich. (WOOD) — A nature center has been temporarily closed after two sightings of an alligator in the Kalamazoo River. Albion College announced in a Facebook post that it would be closing Whitehouse Nature Center, located on its campus, on Sunday. On Saturday, there were two independent si...

Abnormally dry conditions have set in here in West Michigan
10/07/2022

Abnormally dry conditions have set in here in West Michigan

WEST MICHIGAN - Conditions across parts of West Michigan have been dry over the past several weeks, including through most of June. Earlier this week our southern counties got drenched by rain and thunderstorms along/south of the I-94 corridor, dropping between three and five inches. That said, our....

One of the ‘most storied and decorated cheesemakers in the country’ is right here in Michigan
10/07/2022

One of the ‘most storied and decorated cheesemakers in the country’ is right here in Michigan

SUTTONS BAY, MI - Since 1995, Leelanau Cheese Company has been carefully crafting award-winning artisan cheese at a small facility in Northern Michigan. The traditional European Alpine chees, Raclette, is the main focus for managing partners Joshua Hall and Gary Smith who took over operations in 202...

Abbott says it has reopened Michigan baby formula plant
10/07/2022

Abbott says it has reopened Michigan baby formula plant

July 9 (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N) has reopened its Sturgis, Michigan baby formula plant, which was shut last month due to heavy rains, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Saturday.

Upper Thumb coaches react to the passing of 'Bubba' Armstrong
09/07/2022

Upper Thumb coaches react to the passing of 'Bubba' Armstrong

MHSAA referee Roy "Bubba" Armstrong has passed away. He was a fixture in the Thumb for over 40 years. Upper Thumb coaches react to his...

Steve Yzerman says he did not accomplish everything he wanted to in draft
09/07/2022

Steve Yzerman says he did not accomplish everything he wanted to in draft

On Saturday, the 2022 NHL Draft concluded with rounds two through seven and Steve Yzerman has successfully added nine new players to the Detroit Red Wings organization. A day earlier, Yzerman Yzerman used the No. 8 overall pick to select C Marco Kasper, who was clearly excited to be selected by...

New Bronco Owner Appalled At Poor Quality Of His SUV
09/07/2022

New Bronco Owner Appalled At Poor Quality Of His SUV

We can't think of another vehicle that has caused quite as big a stir as the Ford Bronco. Dearborn's talented off-roader has wormed its way into the hearts of many and it's easy to see why. The retro styling is delightful and the level of personalization on offer lets you specify...

NFL stars host free youth football camp on Saturday in Flint
09/07/2022

NFL stars host free youth football camp on Saturday in Flint

MT. MORRIS TWP, MI – Local organizations, former and current NFL players are teaming up to host a free football camp for youth in the city. 475 Elite Training, CSW Faith Foundation, and Brandon Carr Cares Foundation are sponsors for this year’s event being held on Saturday, July 9 at Hamady...

A Boa Constrictor Is On The Loose In Michigan, Officials Not Looking For It
08/07/2022

A Boa Constrictor Is On The Loose In Michigan, Officials Not Looking For It

A boa constrictor is reportedly on the loose in Kent County, Michigan, according to WOOD TV. The Kent County Sheriff's Office said they have received multiple reports of the snake on the loose. Community members left tips saying they spotted the boa constrictor near Indian Mounds Drive in Walker, ne...

Million Dollar Lake Fenton Home Features Awesome Man Cave
08/07/2022

Million Dollar Lake Fenton Home Features Awesome Man Cave

If you are in the market for a beautiful five-bedroom home with access to Lake Fenton, this is definitely it. Priced at just over one million dollars ($1,195,000), this house is super spacious and features one heck of a man cave. The house is located on South Long Lake...

Carlos Santana’s Wife Gives An Update On His Health After He Collapsed Onstage
08/07/2022

Carlos Santana’s Wife Gives An Update On His Health After He Collapsed Onstage

On July 5, Carlos Santana was in the middle of his concert set at Pine K**b Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan when he collapsed. He appeared to sit down and then passed out. Medical staff rushed to his side and he was taken to the emergency room at McLaren Clarkston.

72-year-old Michigan woman wins $25,000 a year for life
08/07/2022

72-year-old Michigan woman wins $25,000 a year for life

LANSING, MI -- A Farmington Hills woman on a string of good luck rode that momentum recently to a Lucky for Life jackpot worth $25,000 a year for the rest of her life. “I’ve been having good luck with the Lucky For Life game lately, so I’ve been playing quite a...

White cedar log home on 8 acres makes for private retreat in Caro
07/07/2022

White cedar log home on 8 acres makes for private retreat in Caro

TUSCOLA COUNTY, MI — A white cedar log home on nearly eight acres in...

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort hosting open interviews for jobs paying $15 and up
07/07/2022

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort hosting open interviews for jobs paying $15 and up

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is hiring to fill various full-time and part-time positions, many of which pay $15 per hour or more. The casino and resort, located at 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd. in Mount Pleasant, is...

Henry Ford’s Old House Is Available To Purchase
07/07/2022

Henry Ford’s Old House Is Available To Purchase

Imagine storing your classic Ford collection there…. For the ultimate Blue Oval fan, owning house where Henry Ford once lived would be unrivaled. After all, your buddies can get a Shelby GT500, 1955 Thunderbird, or whatever impressive vehicle in your collection but they can’t match living at 140...

How to avoid ticks, Lyme disease in Michigan
07/07/2022

How to avoid ticks, Lyme disease in Michigan

Ticks can be an annoying part of life for outdoor enthusiasts and pet lovers who routinely hit wooded trails or places with grassy fields. And if you’re like many of us, finding a little tick crawling on your pant leg or bare skin can creep you out. But the bite of...

Inside St. Johns historic Hicks Mansion, for sale, for now
07/07/2022

Inside St. Johns historic Hicks Mansion, for sale, for now

ST. JOHNS, Mich. — The historic Hicks Mansion, located at 205 west State St. in St. Johns, is a 5,400-square-foot home built in 1873 on four city plots, 1.2 acres. Steve and Jenny Heath have owned this seven-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home for eight years, but now, they're ready to sell.

Hundreds of birds found dead on Lake Michigan islands
07/07/2022

Hundreds of birds found dead on Lake Michigan islands

Based on the early count, the Wisconsin DNR estimates 64 percent of the state’s adult population of Caspian terns are gone.

After collapsing onstage, guitarist Carlos Santana explains what happened
07/07/2022

After collapsing onstage, guitarist Carlos Santana explains what happened

Heat and dehydration led to the onstage collapse of legendary musician Carlos Santana during an outdoor concert in Michigan on Tuesday. The 74-year-old rocker was “over-taken by heat exhaustion and dehydration” during a concert at the Pine K**b Music Theatre in Clarkston, about 50 miles northwes...

Carlos Santana collapses on stage in Michigan
06/07/2022

Carlos Santana collapses on stage in Michigan

Singer Carlos Santana collapsed on stage in Michigan Tuesday night. The Hall of Fame musician was on a North American tour with Earth, Wind & Fire when he fell ill at the Pine K**b Music Theatre in Clarkston.

Runners chase dreams at Volkslaufe Fourth of July run
06/07/2022

Runners chase dreams at Volkslaufe Fourth of July run

FRANKENMUTH, MI – If it was easy, it wouldn’t be a dream. So Alexander Townsend continues to work toward that dream, even if it means traveling from Denver, Colorado to run in Fourth of July race in Frankenmuth. Townsend, 32, claimed the 2022 Vokslaufe 10-kilometer title Monday,...

Historic Holly Hotel to be rebuilt, refurnished after fire broke out in June
06/07/2022

Historic Holly Hotel to be rebuilt, refurnished after fire broke out in June

A historic hotel in Oakland County will be rebuilt after a fire ravaged the building last month. The owners of The Holly Hotel made a Facebook announcement on Monday, July 4, to thank the firefighters who put out the flames this past June.

‘Big Brother’ 24 to have one houseguest from Michigan going for the $750K prize
06/07/2022

‘Big Brother’ 24 to have one houseguest from Michigan going for the $750K prize

Michigan will once again be represented on the upcoming season of the hit CBS reality TV show, “Big Brother.” The 24th season, which debuts on Wednesday, July 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET, has one houseguest from the state. 27-year old Taylor Hale is a personal stylist from...

Tim Allen’s yacht spills gallons of diesel and closes Michigan marina
06/07/2022

Tim Allen’s yacht spills gallons of diesel and closes Michigan marina

Actor Tim Allen's yacht spilled dozens of gallons diesel into a Michigan marina over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Authorities confirmed that the ship spilled between 30 and 50 gallons of fuel in the Northport marina due to a faulty fuel filter. The fuel spill resulted in the marina's closure....

Rare Eurasian bird spotted in Michigan, first sighting in US
06/07/2022

Rare Eurasian bird spotted in Michigan, first sighting in US

SOUTH ROCKWOOD, MICH. -- A Michigan birdwatcher made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery this weekend when he spotted a bird known as a common redshank in a marsh near Detroit, a few thousand miles from the bird’s usual home. Birding record keepers have confirmed the sighting as the first time...

Tim Allen’s yacht spills diesel into up north Michigan marina
05/07/2022

Tim Allen’s yacht spills diesel into up north Michigan marina

NORTHPORT, MI – A diesel spill from a Michigan celebrity’s yacht closed an up north marina and adjacent beach during the recent holiday weekend. Authorities confirmed between 30 and 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the water in Northport’s marina because of a faulty fuel filter seal on a...

Detroit Lions DL Alim McNeill is about to be a BIG problem
05/07/2022

Detroit Lions DL Alim McNeill is about to be a BIG problem

When the Detroit Lions were able to “steal” DT Alim McNeill from the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, there was an awkward moment in the Eagles War Room. The moment you will see below is just after the Eagles traded down...

Stellantis Invests $24.7 Million To Build Pentastar V6 In Michigan
05/07/2022

Stellantis Invests $24.7 Million To Build Pentastar V6 In Michigan

Stellantis recently announced a $24.7 million investment in its engine plant in Trenton, Michigan. The Trenton plant is responsible for manufacturing the 3.6-liter naturally aspirated Pentastar V6, which will receive an upgrade next year. This particular powertrain has been a massive hit for the Ste...

Severe thunderstorm outbreak, with a possible tornado or two targets southwestern Lower Michigan
05/07/2022

Severe thunderstorm outbreak, with a possible tornado or two targets southwestern Lower Michigan

Thunderstorms are likely to move into west-central and southwest Lower Michigan in the second half of this evening and continue into the middle of the night. These thunderstorms could produce segments of severe weather. The time period for severe thunderstorms should be between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. The...

Tampa Bay Rays dugout blasts Detroit Tigers after Isaac Paredes HR [Video]
04/07/2022

Tampa Bay Rays dugout blasts Detroit Tigers after Isaac Paredes HR [Video]

Just prior to the start of the 2022 season, Detroit Tigers rookie OF Riley Greene suffered a foot injury, causing GM Al Avila to make a move. That move was trading Isaac Paredes to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Austin Meadows. At the time, it seemed like...

Shelter Dogs Treated to 'Chicken Nugget Day' in Heartwarming Video
04/07/2022

Shelter Dogs Treated to 'Chicken Nugget Day' in Heartwarming Video

"These are literally some of the cutest dogs I've ever seen in my life," said one commenter on the now-viral...

Michigan’s Best Local Eats: One of Flint’s hottest food trucks puts new twists on Asian favorites
04/07/2022

Michigan’s Best Local Eats: One of Flint’s hottest food trucks puts new twists on Asian favorites

FLINT, MI -- Dustin Totten has a goal to make the first Michelin Star-rated food truck. As of this point, it has yet to be done in the Michelin Guide’s 100+ year history, but its recent expansion to street food ratings is a good sign that it could happen in the...

Flint Roller Derby: The most slept on league in the city
03/07/2022

Flint Roller Derby: The most slept on league in the city

FLINT, MI -- Over the last decade, roller derby has become one of the fastest growing women’s sports in the world. The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) currently has 445 member leagues on six continents globally, including the local team, Flint Roller Derby (FRD). FRD became...

Meet the 2022 MLive softball Dream Team for the Flint area
03/07/2022

Meet the 2022 MLive softball Dream Team for the Flint area

FLINT – Since Macy Irelan was one of the two best softball players in the state this season, it only makes sense that she’s the best player in the Flint area for 2022. Irelan was named the Miss Softball pitcher by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association and she’s also...

See the luxurious amenities, panoramic views of this 14,000-square-foot Michigan estate
03/07/2022

See the luxurious amenities, panoramic views of this 14,000-square-foot Michigan estate

WASHTENAW COUNTY – An indoor saltwater pool, vaulted ceilings and rolling hills are the highlights of a spacious 14,000-square-foot estate in between Ann Arbor and Saline. The home at 3929 Pleasant Lake Road, built in 2001, offers sweeping views of its 10-acre property. Seven bedrooms and seven fu...

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