This Enormous Michigan Outlet Mall Is Basically Disneyland For Anyone Who Loves A Good Deal

There’s a place in Birch Run, Michigan where perfectly reasonable adults lose all sense of time, money, and personal restraint, and somehow feel completely fine about it afterward. Birch Run Premium Outlets is that place, and if you haven’t made the pilgrimage yet, you’re missing out on one of...

Flint Township cafe and church without heat after alleged rooftop furnace theft

FLINT TWP, Mich. — Creative Cafe in Flint Township is advising customers to bundle up before visiting after their rooftop heater was damaged. The cafe says that someone allegedly broke the furnace on Thursday night in order to sell parts for scrap money. Additionally The Bridge church in the...

Predictions: Michigan State football vs. Washington

Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Saturday's Michigan State-Washington game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing (4:15 p.m., Big Ten Network/760 AM) . ▶ Angelique S. Chengelis: Most expected MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald would have his Spartans fired up for the annual in-state rivalry game against Michigan, and he did. The Spartans have not made winning a habit — yet — but considering the number of injury setbacks, Fitzgerald still manages to get them to play hard. The Spartans need to win out to reach bowl eligibility and that starts with Washington, which has had it shares of struggles during Big Ten play (the Huskies are 2-4). Michigan State will have to duplicate its defensive performance and also its run game from the Michigan game, and will have to generate touchdowns, although Liam Boyd's five field goals certainly were enough last weekend. Pick: Washington, 20-16 ▶ Connor Earegood: What will make MSU's win over Michigan even sweeter is if the Spartans can turn this momentum into a bowl game. That's the marching orders heading into this game against Washington, where a mobile quarterback in Demond Williams Jr.

Former state rep suffers spinal cord injury after bicycle hits unmarked pipe

A former Michigan state representative was in critical condition early Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, at a local hospital after hitting an unmarked sewer pipe in Orion Township while riding his bike, according to local officials. Former Republican State Rep. John Reilly, 68, was biking to a local church early Wednesday, Nov. 11, when he hit a pipe that lay over the sidewalk on North Axford Street near the Orion Township post office. He suffered a spinal cord injury, two fractured vertebrae and a brain injury, according to Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office's Crisis Response Unit documented the scene and is investigating the circumstances of the crash, according to Tyler Sweers, an agency spokesperson. John Reilly's wife, Karen Reilly, said her husband was biking to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lake Orion, where he leads a men's Bible study on Wednesday mornings. She said her husband "snapped his neck back" when he crashed. "There were no cones or anything around" the pipe, said Karen Reilly. Barnett said the pipe was part of an Oakland County Water Resources Commission project that began Oct. 26 and was supposed to be done that week. Barnett said he "didn't know

Drive To These 8 Humble Michigan Restaurants Where The Food Hits Different Every Single Time

Looking for humble restaurants in Michigan where the food hits different and keeps you coming back?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and experiences that stay with you long after the meal is done!. 1. Green Dot Stables (Detroit) If you’ve never driven to West Lafayette Boulevard in Detroit...

Former WHMI Sports Director, Local Broadcaster Passes Away

WHMI’s former Sports Director and longtime local broadcaster has passed away. 68-year-old Tim Robinson passed away on Sunday, November 8th at his home, following a history of medical issues. Robinson was beloved throughout the community, and the local sports scene. In some of his later years with WHMI, in...

Inside Motor City Guitars – the guitar store with the “Magic Strat” played by Eric Johnson and Mark Tremonti

We take a trip to 1565 Crescent Lake Road Waterford, MI, where Marty Minui's store is ready to welcome you – and promises not to sell you stuff you don't need

FBI investigation into Michigan massage parlors reveals Flint Township connection

FLINT TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - A federal investigation spanning four states and involving surveillance of more than 90 massage parlors is hitting close to home, with newly unsealed court documents revealing allegations of illegal commercial sex services at a business in Flint Township. FBI agents searched several Michigan massage parlors...

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Flint Councilman pleads guilty to election fraud, ‘no contest’ to assault

FLINT, Mich. — An outgoing Flint City Council member will trade his council seat for an ankle tether after pleading guilty to election law false swearing and no contest to domestic assault charges. Councilman Leon El-Alamin and his attorney, Roland Sizemore, appeared before Genesee County Circuit Judge Khary Hanible...

Possible changes to Orion Oaks Dog Park spark petition, Oakland County Parks responds

A Change.org petition with more than 300 signatures is urging Oakland County to preserve Orion Oaks Dog Park’s rustic character as renovation ideas are considered. Possible upgrades include a paved parking lot, fence replacements, permanent pavilions, accessible paths, more water stations and a dog wash. After community feedback, officials...

Lake-effect snow showers possible in Thumb Thursday night

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With temperatures continuing to cool off, no doubt the big story in the forecast right now is the chance of lake-effect snow in the Thumb for both Thursday and Friday nights. As of this update, that potential still exists! Where the heaviest snow bands can set up, some light accumulations are certainly possible. More details below.

Brian Branch Works Full Time at GM’s Flint Plant After VOA Michigan Support

Brian Branch now works full time as a maintenance technician at General Motors’ Flint Assembly Plant, with benefits and union membership, according to Volunteers of America Michigan. VOA says he signed an offer in March but does not specify the year. FOX 2 Detroit reports that VOA Michigan’s Homeless Veterans Re-integration Program helps veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find employment.

An Old Michigan Grain Elevator Is Now A Food Hall Packed With Pizza, Tacos And More

Pizza and tacos under the same roof? That’s already a pretty convincing dinner plan. Throw in a historic grain elevator, a few games, and an atmosphere built for lingering, and suddenly a quick bite sounds like an entire afternoon. Downtown Fenton has turned an unlikely piece of Michigan’s agricultural...

City of Flint officials step down amid mayoral, council transition

FLINT, Mich. — Several City of Flint officials announced Friday that they will be stepping down, days after the city’s mayoral and council elections. Turnover within the city was high this election, with Sixth Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns defeating incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley, as well as seven new council members. Only Council President Candice Mushatt and Councilwoman LaShawn Johnson will be returning to the city council.

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

This Michigan Off-Road Park Lets Families Tear Through Hundreds Of Acres Of Mud And Rock

An old sand and gravel pit now hosts mud holes deep enough to make Jeep owners nervous. Somebody looked at all that dug-up ground and saw a playground. I love that kind of thinking. The numbers are wild. There are 370 acres here, with 230 set aside for riding and...

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

High School Volleyball Regional Semifinals Roundup

FLINT, Mich.-- The high school volleyball regional tournament started Tuesday night, and Mid-Michigan is well-represented at this stage of the postseason.

Sharpshooting program being explored to help reduce Fenton’s deer population

FENTON, MI – The city of Fenton is looking to address issues related to its growing deer population with a controlled sharpshooting program. During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Fenton City Council approved a request from the Fenton Police Department to submit a Deer Damage and Conflict Resolution Plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.