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Shoplifters Caught on Camera at Plato’s Closet in Portage
Two women walk out of Plato's Closet in Portage with arms full of clothing. Check out the security footage. Chances are good that you've seen or heard the "demure" trend that started with TikTok creator Jools Lebron using the words "very mindful, very demure." Plato's Closet in Portage recently borrowed from that trend when they posted photos and a video of two women shoplifting in their store on Facebook,
Global Shortage May Affect Halloween Candy Prices in Indiana
Have you looked at your grocery receipt lately? Now that's scary. The price of everything in Indiana from body wash, to eggs, to pool chemicals has gone up exponentially but if that doesn't make you clutch your pearls maybe this will:. There's a global chocolate shortage!. And to make a...
Michigan Is the Only State Where You Can Legally Hunt Unicorns
In the age of social media and online dating, hunting unicorns can mean some wildly different things. But the unicorn hunting we're talking about today is much more, uh, wholesome. What I mean is that you can legally hunt for unicorns in Michigan -- the mythical horses with a single...
Video: Ohio Man Arrested After His 9-Year-Old Son Runs Him Over
This Ohio father is having the worst week ever and it's caught on video. I'm not going to judge this guy for teaching his son how to drive at a young age. My father taught me to drive when I was 11. You could do stuff like that in the 80s. However, this bad day could have been much worse as you can see in the crazy video caught by a neighbor's security camera.
Michigan GOP Candidate Tom Barrett Allegedly Misled Black Voters
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus accuses Republican candidate Tom Barrett of misleading black voters in the 7th Congressional District race. Unfortunately, there is a current National trend of election misinformation specifically targeting black voters. The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus thinks that is what is going on with a recent ad for Republican candidate Tom Barrett. Tom Barrett is a former Michigan state senator campaigning to represent the 7th Congressional District in Central Michigan. This is Tom's second time running for this seat as he lost to Elissa Slotkin two years ago. Democrat Slotkin is running for U.S. Senate against Republican Mike Rogers while Barrett is running against Democrat Curtis Hertel for Slotkin's former seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Skunks Are Invading Michigan in October
Here's why you'll see so many skunks this month in Michigan. If you think you've seen a lot of skunks lately, you're not crazy. There is a reason these adorable little smell monsters are popping up in your backyard in October. February through March is typically skunk mating season which leads to adorable baby skunks by May or early June in the Mitten State. Those odor-able babies are then kicked out of the den to get jobs or whatever skunks do after spray school. Basically, the little critters are on their own by the end of Summer. That's why you're seeing young skunks wander around in September and October. But don't fear skunks.
All Eggs Will Disappear From Shelves In Michigan On December 31st
Eggs are one of the most highly purchased breakfast food items and we have seen just how serious people can get about their eggs. It wasn’t too long ago that we were paying upwards of $39 for a 60-count box of eggs. That mainly had to do with the avian flu that was going around at the time which caused a lot of eggs to be thrown out.
One of Michigan’s Most Popular Retailers Announces They’re Closing Another Location
Big Lots is in the group of businesses that have seen some struggles recently, along with places like Charlotte Russe, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens which have been forced to close some, if not all of their stores. Once again, another Big Lots has announced that they'll be closing. It was only...
Is 7-Eleven Closing Numerous Michigan Locations Before 2025?
We could see major changes with 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Circle K stores in Michigan very soon. Back in the Spring of 2021, we thought 7-Eleven was doing great because they purchased nearly 4,000 Speedway stores. If I'm being honest, after 7-Eleven took over Speedway, Kalamazoo locations started going downhill fast. Now, with 13,000 locations in North America, they are looking to consolidate according to ABC 7,
50 Most Outrageous NFL Fans Caught on Camera During the 2024 Season
Fans flocking to NFL games so far during the 2024 season are raising the bar for outrageous attire in the stands. We're only a third of the way through the regular season and just about every team has developed its own group of loyal supporters who cover themselves with paint, fur, masks and just about anything else deemed to show they are the craziest on game day.
13 Things That Will Make You Nostalgic for Halloween in the ’80s
Nothing quite compared to Halloween for kids in the '80s. Honestly, it was chaos first and candy second, with no room for rules. School night? Who cared? From after school to after midnight, you were in for a wild ride of sugar-fueled nightmares and chills. Now as a parent, I’m...
35 Pumpkin Colors You Need to Try Instead of Boring Orange for Halloween
This may be a controversial take: Orange pumpkins are boring on Halloween. Ahh, it felt good to say that. Given they are so readily available, orange pumpkins tend to dominate fall displays. They're a Halloween staple for many. And while I am all about tradition, we need to do better...
Kalamazoo Pizza Joint Could Implement Controversial Soda Fountain Rule Soon
Restaurants are doing all they can to save money, and conserve their product. Some have even gone so far, now, as to limit the amount of pop you can get from the soda fountains at their restaurants. A Viral TikTok is going around showing how this new technology works at...
Southwest Michigan School Host Lions’ Jameson Williams Camp
The Detroit Lions were once the laughingstock of the NFL but have always been the golden #1 in the hearts of football fans across the state of Michigan. For years, the Lions were one of the worst teams in the league and fans would be disappointed year after year, but that has all changed in the last 3 years. The Lions have started to ascend as one of the best teams in the league and the Mitten State is rejoicing with them.
Feds Warn Alarming Scam On The Rise Threatens Michigan And Ohio
Scammers are becoming so sophisticated that it can be hard to tell whether they're real or fake. Officials are urging Michigan and Ohio to beware of a dangerous scam threatening residents at an alarming rate. Feds Warn Michigan And Ohio Residents Beware Of Alarming New Scam. Criminals are swindling money...
No, Michigan, You Should Not Flush These Items Down the Toilet
Believe it or not, there are only a handful of things your toilet will accept as an offering to the sewers. Shocking, I know. And yes, believe it or not, plenty of people out there think it's a great idea to push the boundaries of what their toilet will accept.
Here’s Why Michigan’s Oldest Restaurant Is A Must Visit
Thinking about how much the world changes in just a few years always blows my mind as so much can be done in such a small amount of time. For example, in just the last 5 years the world has completely changed after the COVID-19 pandemic and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. While some things are able to stand the test of time, others are not.
Adult Films Stars Target Michigan With Campaign Ads
As Republicans fight to ban adult films, the industry has launched a campaign in Michigan and 7 other states to fight back. Several studies over the last couple of years have shown that around 60% of American either have watched porn at some point in their lives or do watch it regularly. If you are an American who lives in a political swing state that enjoys a little online naughtiness, be prepared for political pre-roll videos according to the New York Times,
Did a Michigan Town Make Sagging Pants Illegal?
Just a few years ago a Flint, Michigan police Chief started using a law that targets people of color. In 2008 Flint Police Chief David Dicks started arresting people with sagging pants. In fact, a new "fashion" law was passed in Flint that made it illegal to let your pants sag in public according to ReturnToManliness.com,
Major Company In Michigan Raises Minimum Wage To $24 An Hour
Inflation has impacted nearly all businesses, individuals, and families in Michigan and the U.S. While Michigan recently raised its minimum wage, several companies have announced wage increases above the state's minimum. One major company in Michigan has been added to the list of employers helping provide workers a livable wage beyond the bare minimum.
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