I'm equally as likely to compliment your cute shoes as I am to invite you out to drink beer and watch a baseball game. I love my dog (Smudge), New Kids On The Block, live blogging my life, and eating out (aka not having to cook). My hobbies include Facebook, reading, and pinning crafts on Pinterest that I'll never make.
Wendy Reed
Michigan Tax Filing Deadline Pushed to July 15
Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-26 which pushes the deadline for residents to file their taxes from April 15 to July 15, as people deal with financial uncertainty due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Officials Release New Schedule for Filing for Unemployment in Michigan
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has released a schedule to help ease the stress on its filing system.
Michigan’s First Death Due to COVID-19 Confirmed
Just eight days after the first case of the novel coronavirus (CODIV-19) was confirmed in Michigan, the first person has died from the virus.
Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts Canceled for First Time in 50 Years
Grand Rapids' Festival of the Arts, which was set to celebrate its 50th year this year, has announced the cancellation of this year's event due to COVID-19. It was set to take place June 5-7, 2020.
Your Guide to Michigan-Made Junk Food
Michiganders love junk food. We don't have any scientific info to back that up, but it seems like it has to be when you consider how much delicious snack food is made right here in the Mitten State.
Stevie Wonder to Undergo a Kidney Transplant in September
Stevie Wonder will be undergoing kidney transplant surgery later this year.
Woman Responsible For the Algorithm That Led to First Ever Black Hole Photo is a U of M Alum
Katie Bouman may not be a household name yet, but it could soon be. Bouman is the person responsible for the algorithm that allowed scientists to take the first ever photo of a black hole - and she went to the University of Michigan.
Why Doesn’t Michigan Offer Tax-Free Shopping For Back-To-School?
Seventeen different states offer tax-free weekends prior to the beginning of the school year to help offset the cost of back-to-school shopping a bit for parents. So, why doesn't Michigan do the same?
Family Looking For Help Locating Missing Girl From Barry Co.
A Barry County girl is missing, and family and friends are asking the public to help them find her.
Larry Nassar Sentenced to 40 to 175 Years in Prison
After seven days of victim statements in an Ingham County courtroom, former Olympic and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced.
Michigan and Michigan State Fans – Quick! Ask Siri ‘Who Owns Ohio Stadium?’ [Video]
Ohio Stadium, also known as 'The Horseshoe', 'The Shoe', and 'The House That Harley Built' is currently known by Siri as the house that's owned by..?
Flint Water Crisis Makes the Cover of TIME Magazine
The water crisis in Flint has been going on for quite some time, and now it's finally getting national attention from media and presidential candidates. Today we learned that next week, the crisis will be the cover story in Time Magazine...