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Severe Weather In The Midwest Prompts Tornado Watch For Mid-Michigan

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:02:50 +0000

The weather has been strange over the past few months, and it looks like it's about to get a whole lot stranger. Many rivers in Genesee County are finally getting back to normal after reaching flood stage or higher last week. Brace yourself for high winds, dangerous lightning and possible tornadoes on top of more flooding.

See How You Can Help Genesee County Animal Shelter Win Free Dog Food For A Year

Steph — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:18:42 +0000

The Genesee County Animal Shelter is in the running to win a year’s worth of free dog food through an online competition sponsored by Pedigree. If you have a minute, I’m sure that they and a lot of hungry dogs would appreciate your support! Pedigree is sponsoring an online competition to award a year’s worth [...]

Kwame Kilpatrick Dances To The 80s [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:43:10 +0000

After being involved in a five-month trial over his alleged corruption while in office, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been stuck with a soiled reputation. Now there are allegations that Detroiters were brainwashed to hate him. There is even a video game that bears his name. So how does someone with such a negative image decompress? He dances to the 80s!

Area Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could be Closing Following Supreme Court Ruling

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:27:53 +0000

Although Michiganders have voted to legalize the use of medical marijuana, there still seems to be some confusion of the whole issue. In November, Flint residents voted to decriminalize the use of marijuana for recreation, and there is confusion surrounding that as well. So just exactly where do we stand with all of this? As [...]

Ted Nugent Talks Valentine's Day [AUDIO]

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:32 +0000

The Motor City Madman is, well, MAD! He’s worried that the gun control issue could bring an end to Cupid, and Valentine’s Day as well! Listen to his message to all of us after the jump!

Consumers Energy Offers Storm Preparation Tips

Jason Cooper — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:45:05 +0000

With an expected winter storm to bring heavy and wet snow across much of the state late Thursday and Friday, Consumers Energy is offering up storm preparation tips for before, during and after.

Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy's vice president of energy delivery, says the utility company is making preparations to respond to any electrical service interruptions that may result from the storm

Bob Seger Ready To Rock The Palace

Carl Coffey — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:13:42 +0000

Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band are coming to the neighborhood with their "Rock And Roll Never Forgets Tour". The date is April 11, at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Tickets go on sale February 16. Bob Seger Fan Club Members will have the chance to buy tickets early. You can get more information at bobseger.com.

Mid-Michigan Weather Takes Another Turn

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:07:55 +0000

After the heavy rain that fell in Mid-Michigan, causing flooding and other problems for residents, Mother Nature is about to take a potentially deadly turn. We've easily broken temperature and rainfall records over the past few days which has left the ground saturated. With no where for that water to go, what will happen when the temperatures drop below the freezing point tonight?

Gov. Snyder Talks Flint's 'Most Violent City' Title, City Lockup and Public Safety Scandal

Jason Cooper — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:01:45 +0000

On Friday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder called in to our sister station, 1470 WFNT, and spoke on a number of topics of concern to Michigan residents. After a recent homicide at a church in Flint, Snyder weighed in on the bill he vetoed regarding concealed weapons at churches and schools. He also talked about Flint [...]

Mid-Michigan Digging Out From Under Snow – Up to Six Inches

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:35:26 +0000

Last week we had our first bout of Michigan winter driving, but ice was more of a problem than snow. Last night and this morning, Mother Nature dumped several inches over Mid-Michigan causing many accidents. Bishop International Airport in Flint measured a storm total of five inches, while Lapeer and Holly saw about four and [...]

Superintendents Close Schools in Lapeer and Genesee Counties – Now Through Friday

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:19:53 +0000

Fenech Pictures Many school districts in Mid-Michigan are now closed until 2013. All 21 Superintendents in the GISD (Genesee Intermediate School District) all agreed unanimously to make the call following threats of violence related to the supposed ‘end of the world’ tomorrow (December 21st). Following the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School almost a [...]

Reporter Attacked During 'Right To Work' Protest in Lansing [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:58:41 +0000

As people gathered in Lansing to protest the ‘Right To Work’ legislation signed by Governor Rick Snider, a few people got so upset that punches were thrown. Caught in the crossfire was a reporter who may or may not have set the brawl in motion. Watch for yourself!

Did Ndamukong Suh Deserve to Be Fined for Kicking Matt Schaub? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:17:30 +0000

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has earned himself a reputation in the NFL as a dirty player, but was his move on Thanksgiving intentional? In what we are dubbing “the kick heard round the world,” Ndamukong Suh and his foot met up with Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub and his groin. Suh says it [...]

NHL Prospect Arrested While Drunk in a Teletubby Costume

Joe Student — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:30:11 +0000

Meet Riley Sheahan, the Detroit Red Wings’ first pick in the 2010 NHL Draft and current member of the Grand Rapids Griffins, or, as he’s better known to the Grand Rapids’ (Mich.) police, Tinky Winky. [UPDATE: Now with video of the stop at the bottom of the post.] Grand Rapids Police pulled Sheahan over for [...]

All 2012 Michigan State Ballot Proposals Defeated

Jason Cooper — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:34:06 +0000

Michigan voters have rejected all of the statewide ballot proposals that were before them yesterday. Find out the details and how this will affect the future of Michigan and, more specifically, Flint here.

St. Clair Shore Woman Insults Neighbors With Halloween Decorations [Video]

Steph Barber — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:24:41 +0000

Sometimes mere words just aren’t enough! A woman who lives in St. Clair Shores is making quite a statement with her choice of Halloween decorations, and the neighbors are hearing her loud and clear. Details and video after the jump. DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG Do you have people in your [...]

Verlander's Grandfather Confirms That Tigers' Pitcher Is Dating Super Model Kate Upton

Steph Barber — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:45:02 +0000

Gregory Shamus, Getty Images Detroit Tigers’ superstar pitcher Justin Verlander has a lot going on these days, professionally and in his personal life. He must feel like one very blessed man! Find out why after the jump. First and foremost, for the Tigers’ fans, you know that Justin pitched a shutout until the ninth [...]

Understaffed Detroit Police Say Enter the City at Your Own Risk

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:48:19 +0000

Abandon all hope ye who enter here. Here being Detroit.

A recent report by the Detroit Police Officers Association offers a strict warning to those who plan to visit the city, saying that due to “grossly understaffed” and overworked law enforcement, people now enter the Motor City at their own risk.

Michigan Man Always Wins Carnival Games-Donates Stuffed animals To Charities [Video]

Steph Barber — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:46:33 +0000

Youtube They say that everyone has a God given talent. Peter Drakos discovered his at a carnival when he was nine years old, and it made him a carny’s worst nightmare. Mr. Drakos won 200 animals at his first carnival at the age of nine, enough to give one to every kid in his school. [...]

Will Tourists Pay To Fight Fires In Detroit? [Video]

Steph Barber — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:31:54 +0000

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Downtown Detroit has been in an up hill battle to reinvent itself for quite a while. Greek Town, the casinos, the Fox Theater and our Detroit sports teams all fight to get tourists to spend their time and money in the city. Could downtown fire stations be added to that list of potential hot spots?