Double amputee sails around the world amid pandemic, poverty and pirates
Dustin Reynolds, 43, took nearly eight years to circumnavigate the globe after a drunk driving crash left him without an arm, a leg and a home.
KFC brings 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog back, introduces Herbs and Spices Cabin
KFC is bringing back its Herbs and Spices Firelog, along with a special contest to win a "once-in-a-lifetime KFC-themed vacation."
Kellogg’s strike extended after union rejects deal with 3% raises
Kellogg’s workers rejected a contract offer that would have provided 3% raises, so 1,400 workers at the company’s four U.S. cereal plants will remain on strike.
Michigan drivers to receive $400 refund checks per vehicle from insurance association
For every vehicle insured by Michigan residents, $400 refund checks will be distributed to owners by next year.
Man who stuffed razor blades in pizza dough gets nearly 5 years in prison
The man who pleaded guilty to putting razor blades and screws in pizza dough at supermarkets last year has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.
Man recovering from open-heart surgery wins $1 million lotto prize with ticket from 'get well soon' card
A Massachusetts man recovering from open-heart surgery won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket given to him in a "get well soon" card.
Tickets for Michigan's Winter Beer Festival go on sale this week
The Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival is Feb. 26, 2022, at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park.
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Things to do the weekend of Dec. 3-5 in Metro Detroit.
Grants approved for 7 Michigan meat, poultry processors
Nearly $1.4 million in federal funding has been approved to help Michigan’s meat and poultry processors recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and expand their processing capacity.
Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?
A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice
The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.
‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
Big Lake Brewing releases this year's Christmas bourbon barrel-aged stouts pack
Big Lake Brewing in Holland has released its limited bourbon barrel-aged stout pack.
Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck dies
Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck has died at a hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 90.
Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea, Kool-Aid powders recalled due to possible metal, glass contamination
Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea, and Kool-Aid drink powders have been recalled because they may have small pieces of glass or metal in them.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
3 Michigan hard cidermakers win at 2021 US Open Cider Championship; Blake's takes top award
Blake's Hard Cider took first place at the 2021 U.S. Open Cider & Kombucha Championship. Two other Michigan hard cidermakers also won awards.
Liquor shortages put a damper on upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
Liquor purveyors are recommending customers order early and be prepared to choose alternatives to specialty items