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Michigan Man in Wheelchair Fires Rifle From Balcony, Ruins Son's Life

Mike Adams — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:30 +0000

Contrary to what some of you may believe, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 does not give a person in a wheelchair the right to shoot a riffle off into the midnight, Michigan sky. Earlier this week, authorities were dispatched to a West Michigan Avenue residence in Ypsilanti after receiving reports of three shots [...]

Michigan Lawmaker Is Spanking the Monkey Laws

Mike Adams — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:39:30 +0000

One Michigan lawmaker isn’t having any of your monkey business.

State Representative Andrew Kandrevas is own a seek and destroy mission to prevent Michigan residents from owning primates, a goal he has been fiendishly stroking ever since a young girl in his district was bitten by one of those mischievous critters several years ago.

Detroit's Gigantic Robocop Statue Is Almost Finished

Chris Monroe — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:18:54 +0000

If there is one thing Detroit is known for, it's... Robocop? See the nearly finished statue that is going to (fingers crossed) soon be placed somewhere in the city.

Flint Entrepreneurs Can Receive Start-Up Capital Through New Lending Service

Mike Adams — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:22:01 +0000

For those small business entrepreneurs in Flint ready to introduce the world to the next big thing, you may be able to get the jump start you need from a new micro-lending program. A networking website called KIVA.org is a vital resource for connecting small business owners with investors and venture capitalists looking to fund [...]

Michigan Woman Will Serve Jail Time for Poisoning Roommate With Bleach

Mike Adams — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:38:01 +0000

While most people prefer lemon and sugar in their ice tea, one Michigan woman decided that her friend might like to try some laced with bleach. Earlier last week, Kayla Bonkowski, a former Central Michigan University Student, was sentenced to four months in jail and four months under house arrested after being convicted of putting [...]

Detroit Woman Fed Up With City Officials, Says She Can Do a Better Job [VIDEO]

Sarge — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:39:20 +0000

We all know times are tough both here in Flint and with our neighbors to the south in Detroit. Luckily we have someone who, even though it doesn't look like she can even manage her lawn that well, is willing to step forth and try to improve and even possibly run the city of Detroit.

Michigan Bars and Taverns Want Right to Use Promotional Advertising

Mike Adams — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:20:21 +0000

Watering holes, dive bars and other establishments around Michigan that sling booze for profit are currently fighting for the right to use promotional items branded with the logos of the alcoholic beverages that they sell.

Michigan Residents May Have to Pee In a Cup to Receive Welfare Benefits

Mike Adams — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:22:24 +0000

If you want to get on welfare in Michigan, prepare to pee in a cup. Earlier this week, the Michigan House voted to pass some controversial legislation that would mandate that some welfare recipients pass a drug screen, as well as make sure their children get to school in order to keep their welfare benefits. [...]

Tigers Affiliate To Wear Chewbacca Jersey This Season [VIDEO]

Sarge — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:47:24 +0000

Its been a fast growing tradition over the past few years for MLB clubs to have a Star Wars night at the ballpark. This year the Detroit Tigers Triple A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens will be doing a Star Wars Night of their own on May 4th. Why May 4th? Because of the similar sound [...]

Michigan Man Living With Dead Body on Sofa For Months [VIDEO]

Sarge — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:04:02 +0000

According to police a 64 year-old man, Dennis McCauley, was arrested for failure to report a death as well as financial fraud after failing to report the death of his 72-year-old roommate, Annie Marquis, and continued to live with her decomposing corpse lying n a sofa bed. Fox 2 News Headlines [Source: WJBK Fox 2]

Barry Sanders Delivers Top Ten List On Letterman [VIDEO]

Sarge — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:48:12 +0000

After being named as the man that would grace the cover of Madden NFL 25, Barry sanders has been showing up almost everywhere. With such a busy schedule these days it was a surprise to see Barry show up on Late Night with David Letterman to deliver the Top Ten List. Here's the clip from that show.

Lions Take Ziggy Ansah In 2013 Draft [VIDEO]

Sarge — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:01:06 +0000

Well it looks like all the mock draft analyzers and sports speculator were right. With the 5th pick in the NFL draft the Lions took BYU Defensive End Ezekiel (Ziggy) Ansah.

Barry Sanders Runs Away With Madden 25 Cover [VIDEO]

Sarge — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:50:51 +0000

Barry Sanders retired long before the video game age really kicked off. Sure we had Super Nintendo,Sega and a couple other gaming systems vying for the attention of youngsters. But the way athletes are used in the world of gaming has changed since then. Which is why seeing Barry Sanders on the cover of Madden 25 is so sweet.

Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Raping His Dogs

Mike Adams — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:31:15 +0000

We’ve all heard of puppy love, but a Michigan man is now serving prison time because he let his affections for his canine friends get a little freaking weird. In other words, he literally screwed the pooch – and more than once. Court records indicate that 37-year-old convicted sex offender Kurtis Peterson was sentenced earlier [...]

How (and Why) Tree Destroyed His Basement Over the Weekend [PHOTOS]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:25:43 +0000

Just last week, my house had an awesome finished basement. Today it is an empty pit of broken dreams. Find out how Michigan weather (and my inexperience as a homeowner) forced me into “remodeling” my basement a few years earlier than planned. When we first walked through the house that we would later purchase — [...]

Michael Bay to Shoot 'Transformers 4′ in Michigan

Mike Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:46:32 +0000

Director Michael Bay and actor Mark Wahlberg are strapping on their bulletproof vests and coming to Michigan, as a large portion of “Transformers 4’ is scheduled to be shot in Detroit later this summer. Of course this isn’t the first time that the director has utilized Detroit to create a Hollywood blockbuster. Bay shot in [...]

Craft Beer Continues to Dominate in Michigan

Mike Adams — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:42:13 +0000

Craft beer is quickly moving up the ranks alongside marijuana in becoming one of Michigan’s leading cash crops, as small brewers all across the state are savagely competing to meet connoisseur demand.

Michigan Judge Holds Self in Contempt of Court During Hearing [VIDEO]

Sarge — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:25:16 +0000

I guess when Ionia County 64A District Court Judge Raymond Voet posted the policy that says electronic devices that cause a disturbance during court sessions will result in the owner being cited with contempt, he mean business. And that rule applies to everyone, including the Judge.

Beer Canning Set to Hit the Streets of Michigan

Mike Adams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:23:32 +0000

An innovative new business based in Michigan hopes brewers will consider putting their concoctions in their cans. Andrew Mclean and his partner Scott Richards recently launched Michigan Mobile Canning, the state’s first mobile canning service, which is ultimately geared towards providing Michigan brewers with full service canning without being forced to purchase their own equipment. [...]

Porcello Literally Buckles Donaldson's Knees With Wicked Breaking Ball [VIDEO]

Sarge — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:39:11 +0000

Things couldn't have got much worse for the Oakland A's yesterday as the Tiger bashed them 10-1. But among the long list of Tigers highlights (lowlights if your an A's fan) was a wicked breaking ball by Rick Porcello in the 9th that literally buckled Josh Donaldson's knees.