Why Did Alzheimer’s Kill Gene Wilder?
Actor Gene Wilder died this week from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He was 83 years old. What many people...
Amy is a 30-year veteran journalist and news anchor. Over the years she has worked in both public and commercial radio. She has held many positions including regional news director for CoastAlaska, a group of five public stations along Alaska's panhandle and corporate news director for a group of 8 commercial stations in Missouri. Amy has also been a talk show host, DJ, Music Director and Program Director. She has written articles for various magazines including Alaska Business Monthly, Alaska Fishermans Journal and Pacific Fishing. Her editorials have appeared in Metro Times and the Missourian. She loves to be on the water and spend time with friends and her family.
Lake Erie Algae Bloom Smaller and Less Toxic this Summer
There’s good news from scientists studying algae blooms in Lake Erie. As predicted, the growth in southwestern Lake Erie is...
Scientists say Little Brown Bats are in BIG trouble
Two common species of bats in Michigan are struggling to stay healthy. Certain Little Brown Bat and Northern Long Eared...
Detroit Cyclists May Get New Bike Lanes on Cass and on Belle Isle
It’s a busy week for the Detroit cycling community. Two scheduled meetings may result in additional bike lanes on both...
Perceptions of Detroit Continue to Improve
Attitudes about Downtown Detroit have apparently improved for the second year in a row. A survey released yesterday by the...
Art Lights Up in Brightmoor and Old Redford
The intersection of Lahser and Grand River undergoes transformation this Aug 5th and 6th during the 4th Annual Sidewalk...
Strohs Comes Home
It’s been 30 years since the last bottles of Strohs beer were bottled in Detroit. But Strohs parent company, Pabst Brewing, is...
Former Michigan Congressman Switches Support from Kasich to Trump
Former Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra was in Cleveland this week as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Hoekstra initially...
Governors Veto Means Bigger Cities Will Pay for State Road Work
Governor Snyder’s veto of a road funding bill is raising the ire of officials in Michigan’s larger communities including Detroit and...
Workshop Offers Teens Alternatives to Violence and Conflict
Dozens of Detroit high school students have an opportunity to learn how to avoid violence and peacefully resolve confrontations. Wayne...
How the Post Office Created America
A new book that chronicles the history of the U.S. Postal Service says the democratic process and the country’s infrastructure grew out...
Veterans Benefit from Homeless Efforts but Families Still Need Help
When President Obama took office he set the lofty goal of bringing an end to homelessness by 2015. He has not been...