We first covered this story back in July. Now, the Choice Farm Market said the corn maze will open on Sept. 28.
Tickets are $14.99 and Lions season ticket holders are $12.99. Tickets include a corn maze, cow train, pumpkin house, fall photo ops, a culvert slide and more.
The Detroit Lions hype this season is going to be unreal. In fact, it's already started with a massive corn maze in Webberville.
VIDEO: Drone video captures Dan Campbell-inspired Detroit Lions corn maze in Webberville Drone video captures Dan Campbell-inspired Detroit Lions corn maze in Webberville
Loretta Benjamin is the co-owner of Choice Farm Market, where the maze has been created.
"We knew at the end of last season that the Lions were going to be our theme this year," she told our team.
Benjamin said she and her family have been planning the Dan Campbell-inspired Detroit Lions corn maze since last February.
"We chose the lion because we thought the mane would be a great maze on it. And then it just popped in my head: well, lets put Dan Campbell on that lion head, how fitting," she said.
Benjamin shared that the maze wasn't supposed to be announced until it opens in September. It's not even completely done yet. But the rather large cat is out of the bag two months early due to Lions fandom, and a passing pilot.
"Somebody, apparently, had flown over and taken a picture and put it out on social media, and it went viral," Benjamin said. "Its phenomenal phenomenal. Weve had a couple of the Lions players actually like our Facebook page with the post on there."
The Detroit Lions NFL Instagram account even shared an image of the maze captioning it, "Just...wow."
Benjamin said the maze designer created it using GPS coordinates.
"It took a good 12 hours because they were out there after dark," she said.
When the maze opens on Sept. 28, there will be Detroit Lions-themed photo opportunities and interactive games like trivia waiting for guests between the corn stalks.
When asked if she thinks the success of the corn maze is a precursor to what the Lions' success will be this season, Benjamin said, "Yes, this is a sign. We are fortunate we can legitimately talk about a Super Bowl."
Those planning to vote in-person during the general election this fall may be presented with a unique variety of “I Voted” sticker designs created by Michiganders.
The Michigan Department of State announced Wednesday it has selected nine winning designs from the state’s first ever “I Voted” sticker design contest, which will be made available for clerks to hand out to voters at the polls on Nov. 5.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson congratulated contest winners in a news release issued Wednesday, adding that she was “overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and creativity from the people of our great state.”
“Now,” she says, “let’s use the same energy in casting a vote this November. I encourage every eligible voter to make a plan now to have your voice heard – vote with an absentee ballot, at an early voting site, or on Election Day – and feel proud to wear a sticker designed by a fellow Michigander.”
More than 480 designs were submitted during the contest, which launched in May, and over 57,700 public votes were cast for the winners, according to the state.
Three winning designs were selected from three separate categories: elementary/middle school (grades K-8), high school (grades 9-12), and general entry — open to Michigan residents of all ages.
Submissions received were narrowed down to 25 semifinalists from each category by the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force before the contest opened up for a public vote.
Check out the winning designs from each category in the photo gallery below.
Created by Jane Hynous of Grosse Pointe, a student at Brownell Middle School, for the Elementary/Middle School category. (Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Gabby Warner of Rockford, for the Elementary/Middle School category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Katelyn Stouffer-Hopkins of Lansing, for the Elementary/Middle School category. (Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Olivia Smiertka of Holly, a student at Holly High School, for the High School category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Michelle Lekhtman of West Bloomfield, a student at West Bloomfield High School, for the High School category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Andrew Brasher of Saint Louis, a student at Alma High School, for the High School category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Kelsey Winiarski of Livonia, for the General Entry category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Breanna Tanner of Grand Rapids, for the General Entry category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
Created by Madelyn VerVaecke of Livonia, for the General Entry category.(Courtesy State of Michigan)
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Scripps News and WorkingNation present "Fire Up Your Career," an investigation of the challenges facing employees and businesses.
The automotive industry is one sector that is full of opportunity for those looking to get their hands a little dirty. A technician in Minneapolis explained how he was able to hit the ground running thanks to an innovative program that set him up for success.
Shawn Bona, an area manager at Bridgestone, added that the automotive industry is in desperate need of skilled technicians to handle oil changes, basic brake services and maintenance services such as filters and fluids. He said that while he has some technicians that make below six figures, there are some workers that exceed that amount. As they develop their skills, the opportunity to gain income increases, he said.
Video editor of WorkingNation Melissa Panzer joined Scripps News to discuss the automotive workforce. Watch the video above for more.
A 50-year-old Macomb County man was convicted Wednesday of brutally murdering his live-in girlfriend following a two-week trial in Macomb County Circuit Court.
Jason Ross was found guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and three other felonies in connection with the beating death of Kathleen Hales, 47, in July 2021 in her home in a mobile-home community near 19 Mile and Utica roads in Sterling Heights.
He faces life without parole at his Oct. 10 sentencing by circuit Judge Matthew Sabaugh.
The jury deliberated only two hours before reaching its verdict late Wednesday afternoon following closing arguments that ended abruptly when Ross, who was representing himself, quit 30 minutes into his closing.
Earlier in her closing, Assistant Macomb Prosecutor Elizabeth Abbo accused Ross of “brutally beating” Hales with a hammer and stabbing her with three knives, inflicting 69 wounds in all.
“The defendant put a hammer to her head while she was defenseless, laying there yelling for help,” Abbo said.
Hales suffered from torture, Abbo added.
Jason Ross speaks Wednesday to a jury in Macomb County Circuit after which he was convicted of first-degree murder in the beating death of Kathleen Hales.JAMESON COOK — THE MACOMB DAILY
“This took time. It wasn’t quick. It didn’t occur all it once. It took time. She suffered,” Abbo said, telling jurors Hales died from blunt-force trauma to her head, as she suffered several skull fractures.
Ross was 30 minutes into his closing argument in Macomb County Circuit Court when he quit after being told for the third or fourth time by Judge Matthew Sabaugh to stop bringing alleged facts or issues into the case that were not touched on during the trial.
“At this point, I don’t know what I can say,” he said at the podium in front of 13 jurors. “I’m done. I just don’t got anything to say. I’m happy. I’m good,” Ross said as he walked back to the defense table.
Sabaugh asked him twice, “Is that your choice?”
“It’s my choice,” Ross replied as he sat down.
Abbo, who made the objections, declined to give a rebuttal, as allowed by law, she said for the first time in her career.
Ross, who testified a day earlier under questioning by his advisory counsel, Adil Haradhala, claimed he acted in self defense after Hales cut him with a knife during an argument.
He admitted to police he killed Hales, telling detectives they “fought like men” but that he overpowered her.
He also blamed his actions on excessive drug use.
Ross and Hales had been together a short time as he had moved in next door to her only months before.
Hales got him a job at a restaurant where she had worked for over 20 years and held several positions, according to testimony.
After the slaying, Ross took Hale’s credit or debit cards and fled in her red 2004 Ford Explorer, prosecutors said. He was captured two days later in Prescott, Mich., located about a 50 minute drive north of Bay City, in possession of items owned by Hale that tie him to the slaying scene and a weapon, prosecutors said.
The jury acquitted Ross, who has been in custody, of first-degree murder although they found him guilty of the underlying charge, larceny. He also was convicted of unlawfully driving away a vehicle and illegal possession of a financial transaction device.
Several of Hales’ family members attended the trial.
Assistant Macomb County Prosecutor Elizabeth Abbo argues in front of a jury Wednesday in Macomb County Circuit Court in front of a photograph of the victim, Kathleen Hales, at the end of the trial of Jason Ross, who was convicted of first-degree murder.
JAMESON COOK — THE MACOMB DAILY
Grange Hall Road, between Fish Lake Road and Leroy Street in Holly Township and the Village of Fenton, will close on Thursday, Sept. 12, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County.
A culvert under the road will be replaced. This section of Grange Hall Road carries an estimated 12,630 vehicles daily.
The work will happen just east of Eddy Lake Road and is expected to be completed in one day so the road can reopen.
Residents and business owners will have access to their properties via roads east and west of the closure.
Through traffic will detour by taking Fish Lake Road to South Fenton Road to South Holly Road to Leroy Street, back to Grange Hall Road and vice versa.
The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame announced the induction of Michele “Mickey” MacWilliams of Clarkston, and Doris “Dorie” Sarns, former owner of Nub’s Nob, into the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame for their lifelong contributions to the Michigan snowsports community.
Dorie Sarns was a trailblazer for Michigan’s skiing landscape. She and her husband opened a small ski hill in the 1950s and then Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs in 1959. She participated in the ski hill’s daily operations and was instrumental in adopting snowmaking technologies for optimal skiing conditions, according to a press release from the MSIA.
MacWilliams has been a transformative force in Michigan’s snowsports community. She began her career as a ski instructor at Schuss Mountain in the 1970s. Her impact grew through her work in advertising and marketing and she established Metro Media Associates, Inc. in 1981, becoming a key player in promoting Michigan’s snowsports industry.
In 1991, she helped form Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA), the trade association for the ski and snowboard industry in Michigan. Through the years, she served as the executive director of MSIA, pouring her boundless energy into driving the organization’s growth and effectiveness.
MacWilliams has been instrumental in introducing people to skiing and snowboarding by carrying out MSIA programs such as Discover Michigan Skiing, a learn-to-ski and snowboard program; and Cold is Cool 4th-5th grade passport, a program designed to encourage families to participate in skiing and snowboarding.
In 2022, Mickey founded MIsnow, an organization dedicated to preserving Michigan’s skiing history and promoting sustainability.
“Although I’m retiring from MSIA in March, I’m not going away. I’ll continue to work with MIsnow, our charitable organization, which helps underprivileged kids experience our slopes and trails, and also will be making a movie of the rich history of skiing in Michigan,” MacWilliams said.
“I’m confident that MSIA will continue to grow, prosper and change with its new executive director, Mike Panich,” she said.
A woman who allegedly robbed stores in West Bloomfield and Orchard Lake on Wednesday night — firing at least two gunshots during the crimes — was arrested by West Bloomfield police.
According to West Bloomfield police, a 911 call came in at around 8:40 p.m. from an employee at Twin Beach Market on Green Lake Road reporting a woman armed with a pistol entered the store and robbed him of cash, then fled. Soon after, 911 calls came in about other armed robberies in West Bloomfield and Orchard Lake believed to be perpetrated by the same suspect, including one at CVS Pharmacy at 6070 W. Maple Road where the woman reportedly fired two gunshots.
West Bloomfield police officers encountered the armed woman a short time later outside the CVS and took her into custody.
Police said the investigation so far indicates the woman acted alone. No injuries were reported, and police said there’s no known danger to the public in connection with the incidents.
As the investigation continues, anyone with further information on the West Bloomfield incidents is asked to contact Detective Phil Pacheco at 248-975-8905. Anyone with information on the Orchard Lake incidents is asked to contact Detective Michael Clement at 248-682-2400. A warrant request to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office is expected at the conclusion of the investigation.
According to research by the National Institute of Justice, most school shooters exhibit outward signs of crisis, whether it be through social media or other means.
The government's research indicates shooters "often publicly broadcast a high degree of personal instability and an inability to cope in their current mental state."
The report is particularly noteworthy after the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed on Wednesday that the alleged 14-year-old shooter in the Winder, Georgia, high school shooting that left two students and two teachers dead had been interviewed in 2023 by local law enforcement about potential threats.
Ultimately, authorities did not find probable cause to make an arrest at the time.
Katherine Schweit, who led the FBI's active shooter initiative, said it is important for people to speak out when there are signs a person may be in crisis.
"The most important thing that I've learned from working on this for a decade or more is that it starts in the home, it starts with your friends and your family," Schweit said. "FBI research tells us that in the case of school shooters, where we looked at actual shootings and the shooters, 92% of the student shooters conveyed that information. They spoke words and they did actions that their classmates saw."
While in the case of Wednesday's school shooting, speaking out was not enough, Schweit suggested that people should not be discouraged from reporting potential school shooters to authorities. According to the National Institute of Justice, two-thirds of foiled plots in all mass shootings, including school mass shootings, are detected through public reporting.
"We have to convince them that they must report," Schweit said. "They must tell somebody to get them help. Telling is getting somebody help. Snitching is when you're trying to get somebody in trouble. The people on the gaming site in May of 2023 who relayed in anonymous tips to the FBI saying, 'hey, this person is talking about a school shooting,' they were trying to get help for people."
The National Institute of Justice said that 80% of those who conduct mass school shootings stole their weapon from a family member. The government's report suggests that there is a need for more secure firearm storage practices.
In the case of Wednesday's school shooting, the FBI said the suspect's father stated he had hunting guns in the house, but the suspect did not have unsupervised access to them.
A bride and a groom in Flint have been charged in the alleged murder of a groomsman after their wedding in Flint.
According to police, they were called to the scene around 8 p.m. on Aug. 30 for a reported injury crash. They found the victim, later identified as 29-year-old Terry Lewis Taylor, with severe injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
Police say Taylor attended a wedding earlier that day as a groomsman. After the wedding, he was involved in an argument that led to him being intentionally struck by a large SUV that was allegedly driven by the groom.
The groom 22-year-old James Shirah has been charged with second degree murder. His wife, 21-year-old Savahna Collier, has been charged with accessory after the fact.
Dinnerware is an essential part of every kitchen. It allows you to enjoy your meals to the fullest. The best dinnerware set not only provides functionality for the dinner table or wherever you may dine but also aesthetics and personalization.
This Mikasa 40-Piece Set is an elegant and comprehensive set that champions quality material and longevity. However, the right dinnerware set caters to personal needs, varying in look, durability and price.
What to know before you buy a dinnerware set
Dinnerware set pieces
The basic dinnerware set consists of four pieces: dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl and mug. The dinner plate is the largest item, designed for your main course. The salad plate is a matching smaller piece that may be used for salads or other appetizers. While most salad plates are flat, some may be slightly depressed.
Soup bowls tend to be small, similar to salad plates but have steeper sides. Lastly, a mug serves as a generic beverage vessel, though tends to be geared toward coffee or tea. In some cases, the mug may be omitted from the collection, resulting in a three-piece set.
Number of settings
Settings refer to the number of people each collection serves. You typically have the option of buying a single setting for a lone person, a four-person setting for the average household or an eight- or 12-person setting for more elaborate affairs.
Unfortunately, most collections don’t feature odd numbers, so to ensure everyone’s eating is matched, you’ll have to purchase more than you may need.
Size and shape
Consider size and shape, because not all dinnerware sets are crafted equally. Larger options push aesthetics as much as functionally, as they look to highlight your meal, while smaller sets are best for those with more compact kitchens, cabinets and cupboards.
Dinnerware sets may vary in shape. Keep in mind that circular items tend to be less efficient when it comes to storage than square or rectangular pieces. Note not just the length or diameter but the depth as well, which will influence stacking in a cabinet.
What to look for in a quality dinnerware set
Material
Material influences longevity, weight, ease of cleaning and overall quality. The most common materials used for dinnerware are stoneware, porcelain and bone china.
Stoneware is popular for its aesthetic and durability. It tends to be thick and sturdy and allows for the imprinting of various colors and textures.
Porcelain is a finer ceramic that is typically white in color. It’s also rather expensive.
Bone china is used in the most elegant and expensive dinnerware. It may be plain or ornately decorated and comes with a lengthy lifespan.
Color and design
Dinnerware sets can match your style and personal style with various colors, patterns and other designs available. Basic solid colors are most common and are useful for a variety of occasions. Those with ornate or complex designs and patterns tend to be reversed for more formal affairs.
Extra components
More elaborate sets include extra pieces and additional useful dining components, such as an added plate, bowl or saucer for your mug. Large sets may also offer serveware.
Versatility
Depending on the material, some dinnerware may be safe for use in the dishwasher, microwave, oven or freezer. Some may be suitable up to a certain temperature, so check the limitations and work within them.
How much you can expect to spend on a dinnerware set
You can typically expect to pay between $15 and $30 per setting, with a slight price break when you buy a larger set. Material and design will influence price, with high-end options costing up to $40 per serving.
Dinnerware set FAQ
What’s the difference between dinnerware, serveware and flatware?
A. Dinnerware involves the plates and bowls that an individual eats from directly. Serveware, meanwhile, is more communal. These are the bowls and plates where the meal in its entirety is placed; each individual serves their own portion from the serveware. Lastly, flatware comprises the utensils you eat with; your knife, spoon and fork.
How do I store and care for my dinnerware?
A. Quality dinnerware is an investment, and it’s important to employ best care practices. While most materials are dishwasher-friendly, they are still subject to the quality of your dishwasher; chemicals can wear down the material over time, while any moving items within the unit can damage the surface. As such, it’s recommended to wash high-end dinnerware by hand. Similarly, high-quality material should also be dried by hand and stored delicately. Be mindful when stacking so as not to chip any material.
Dinnerware that is used regularly can be stored in a convenient cupboard, while fine China used for special occasions may require a special storage cabinet where it is less exposed.
What you need to know: This elegant dinnerware set provides long-lasting quality and aesthetics for a variety of occasions.
What you’ll love: Bone China is durable and sophisticated; a white aesthetic suits semi-casual and formal affairs alike. It serves eight and is safe in an oven, microwave and dishwasher.
What you should consider: It’s a bit expensive, and the lack of color may also be off-putting to some people.
What you need to know: This simple, yet versatile dinnerware set for six people comes at an affordable price.
What you’ll love: It’s made of light and enduring porcelain. Its minimalist modern design is suitable for casual meals. It’s also safe for your dishwasher, freezer and microwave.
What you should consider: It does not include matching mugs.
What you need to know: This single-serving ceramic dinnerware set has a rustic look and reliable construction.
What you’ll love: This farmhouse-style, four-piece dinnerware set is made of glazed ceramic. It’s also available in a variety of muted colors to match your personality and decor. It resists chips and is safe for your oven, microwave and dishwasher.
What you should consider: It’s a bit expensive for a single setting.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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Green Day made news on Wednesday night, Sept. 4, when the punk trio abruptly halted its concert at Detroit’s Comerica Park, rushing off the stage during just the fifth song, “Longview.” The crowd of just under 41,000 initially continued singing the lyrics but fell quiet — with some chants for Lions’ quarterback Jared Goff. A “Show Pause. Please standby for details” message eventually appeared on the video screen.”
Detroit police confirmed that an unauthorized drone had entered the baseball stadium’s airspace, with security calling the band offstage. The man flying it was apprehended and Green Day returned after a 10-minute break, with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong asked fans, “How you doing? We’re gonna pick up where we left off.” He also urged them to put their cell phones away, saying, “Pull ’em out later. Let’s be here right now.”
After finishing “Longview” and tearing through “Welcome to Paradise,” Armstrong added, “Ain’t no mother… that’s gonna stop us, I’ll tell you that.” And later in the show Green Day posted a social media message apologizing for the delay, explaining that, “Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.
Green Day did not stop for the rest of the night, delivering a characteristically epic — and excellent — two-and-a-half-hour performance that commemorated anniversaries of the group’s two biggest albums, 1994’s “Dookie” and 2004’s “American Idiot”, by playing both in their entirety. Green Day filled out the rest of the concert with a selection of other favorites, including five from its latest album, “Saviors,” and a rendition of “Brain Stew” that Armstrong teased into with guitar licks from Black Sabbaths’ “Iron Man” and Metallica’s “Master of Puppets.”
“Tonight is not about a political party,” Armstrong declared during a ferocious “Letterbomb” from “American Idiot,” a topical takedown of the George W. Bush era that remains wholly relevant 20 years later. “It’s not even a party. This is a celebration!”
Green Day performs Wednesday night, Sept. 4, at Detroit’s Comerica Park (Photo by Mike Ferdinande)
But there was certainly a party spirit throughout a night that, via opening performances from Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid that affirmed the continuing potency of alternative rock from the 90s. (The Linda Lindas, which came on first, are more contemporary but cut from the same cloth.) Whether it was “Ruby Soho” or “Today” and “Tonight, Tonight” (or the Pumpkins’ cover of U2’s “Zoo Station”), there was nothing at all dated about the performances by musicians well past their mosh days but still fierce of spirit.
That’s been Green Day’s stock in trade forever, from early 90s club appearances to a 2021 show also at Comerica. Wednesday’s concert was filled with the irreverent attitude and boisterous spirit that’s still dear to Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tre Cool — all in their early 50s now — and their three adjunct players. The 37-song set was marked by a Boy Scout jamboree’s worth of fire and pyrotechnics, occasional confetti showers and colorful visuals, and it was preceded by the usual hijinks — crowd singalongs to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop,” the latter led by a crew member dressed in a bunny outfit.
The show did have an interesting kind of restraint, however. There was plenty of energy — the group had the stadium grandstands shaking at several points — but less of the pure schtick Green Day also trades on. The focus was more squarely on the music, the band seemingly more interested in delivering the dynamically sophisticated songs with tight and explosive power — even quieter tracks such as “Are We the Waiting” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” “American Idiot” was particularly strong, with songs strung together in seamless fashion.
Green Day opened with the new, and on-point, “The American Dream is Killing Me” and was quickly into “Dookie,” pulling out deep cuts such as “Having a Blast,” “Pulling Teeth,” “Sassfras Roots,” “In the End” and “All By Myself,” which Cool sang in a bathrobe. The “American Idiot” recitation similarly brought out less-heard material, including “She’s a Rebel,” “Extraordinary Girl,” “Homecoming” and “Whatsername,” with Armstrong substituting “Michigan” in the title line of “Give Me Novocaine.”
Armstrong also brought a young woman on stage to sing part of “Know Your Enemy” with the band, and he used “American Idiot’s” “Holiday,” which he introduced as “an anti-war song,” as a rally call for fans to vote in November. (The Linda Lindas, however, were the only one of the four bands to reference Donald Trump specifically — and, of course, pejoratively).
Green Day finished per usual, with Armstrong alone on stage, singing its 1997 hit “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” as a lullaby-style send-off. He could rest assured that fans did indeed have the time of their lives, and it’s to Green Day’s credit that the rest of the show eclipsed the drama that happened early on.
Smashing Pumpkins opens for Green Day Wednesday night, Sept. 4, at Detroit’s Comerica Park (Photo by Mike Ferdinande)
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner. She was 33.
The country's sports minister said authorities must do more to combat gender-based violence.
A spokesperson at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city, Owen Menach, confirmed Cheptegeis death on Thursday. Menach said the long-distance runner died early in the morning after her organs failed. She had been fully sedated on admission at the hospital.
Cheptegei competed in the womens marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month before the attack. She finished in 44th place.
Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, told journalists at the hospital that he had lost a daughter who was very supportive and hopes to get justice.
As it is now, the criminal who harmed my daughter is a murderer and I am yet to see what the security officials are doing," the father said. "He is still free and might even flee.
Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom said Monday that Cheptegeis partner, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of gasoline, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday. Ndiema was also burned and was being treated at the same hospital.
Menach said Ndiema was still in the intensive care unit with burns over 30% of his body but was improving and stable.
Cheptegeis parents said their daughter bought land in Trans Nzoia to be near the countys many athletic training centers. A report filed by the local chief said the two were heard fighting over the land where her house was built before the attack.
The Uganda Athletics Federation eulogized Cheptegei on the social platform X, writing, We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace.
Uganda Olympic Committee President Donald Rukare called the attack a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete.
Kenya's Sports Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said the government would ensure justice for the victim.
This tragedy is a stark reminder that we must do more to combat gender-based violence in our society, which in recent years has reared its ugly head in elite sporting circles, he wrote in a statement.
In 2023, Ugandan Olympic runner and steeplechaser Benjamin Kiplagat was found dead with stab wounds. In 2022, Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Damaris Muthee was found dead and a postmortem report stated that she was strangled. In 2021, long distance runner Agnes Tirop was stabbed to death at her home. Her husband, Ibrahim Rotich, was arrested and charged with murder, the case is ongoing.
A key hearing in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump got underway Thursday morning in Washington, D.C. This was the first in-court proceeding involving Trump since the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision on presidential immunity.
Judge Tanya Chutkan will have to decide what evidence is allowed in this case.
This new court hearing comes two months after the Supreme Court's decision, with all six conservative justices ruling there is presidential immunity for official acts. The Supreme Court said presidents cannot be charged with crimes when actions involve official acts while in office.
The Supreme Court ruling put the brakes on four criminal cases against Trump.
Chutkan made clear that issues of presidential immunity needs to be "dealt with as early as possible."
The judge did not say when a potential trial could begin, but said, "The electoral process and the timing of the election is not relevant here. She added, This court is not concerned with the electoral schedule.
Legal experts said the Supreme Court's decision significantly weakened special counsel Jack Smith's case.
"The Supreme Court has left a lot of space now for the lower courts to try to interpret which of these actions count within the official scope of the president's actions and which are outside," said George Washington University law professor Paul Schiff Berman.
Last week, Smith unveiled a new superseding indictment against the former president with the same criminal charges, including conspiracy and obstruction.
Prosecutors say Trump knowingly spread lies that there was fraud in the 2020 election. And on January 6, 2021, when rioters broke into the U.S. Capitol, he "exploited the disruption" for personal gain.
Trump has pleaded not guilty and calls this case "election interference," writing on Truth Social, "All of these scams will fail, just as deranged Jack's hoax in Florida has been fully dismissed, and we will win the most important election in the history of our country on November 5th."
A trial is not expected before the election.
"I think whatever Judge Chutkan does, it will almost certainly get appealed to the D.C. Circuit, and perhaps ultimately the Supreme Court will weigh in again," said Schiff Berman.
During Thursday's hearing, lawyers for the former president argued that conversations between Trump and Vice President Mike Pence should equate a dismissal. Chutkan rejected that argument.
A few days ahead of No. 10 Michigan's big game against No. 4 Texas, where the big screens at the Big House will be showing the highlights from the football game, the screens will feature video games.
The world's most popular streamer, Ninja, and his family will be taking over Michigan Stadium today, playing Fortnite on the Big Screen to help raise money for the school's cancer center.
Our own Mike Duffy got to sit down and talk to Ninja's brother, and the CEO and content creator of Bearded-Blevins, Jonathan Blevins.
"Can you describe to me what's going to happen tomorrow?" Mike asked.
Yeah. So were going to go live around 9:30 or 10 am eastern time and we are going to have cameras on and were going to be micd up and were going to be playing Fortnite together and talking to our incredible communities who are very excited," Jonathan replied. "Were going to have some previous Michigan athletes and current Michigan athletes joining us as well playing Fortnite, maybe on the Michigan field doing like a punt, pass, kick competition as well. All the while sharing that link in the Twitch chats and the Youtube chats where people can click and donate."
You can watch the interview in it's entirety below: FULL INTERVIEW: Mike Duffy speaks with Jonathan Blevins, CEO and Content Creator of Breaded Blevins, ahead of Big House Fundraiser
As polls and political pundits work to predict the still evolving presidential race, an expert in Michigan says if the vote is close, one group “could potentially decide the state.”
Erick Gonzalez Jeunke is a political analyst specializing in Latinx politics at Michigan State University. In an interview with the Michigan Public Radio Network, he said the state’s 400,000 eligible Latinos voters could hold the key to winning in Michigan, if the campaigns reach out to them.
Listen: Political analyst says Michigan Latino voters ‘could potentially decide the state’
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Michelle Jokisch Polo, WKAR News: In 2020 Joe Biden won the presidential election in Michigan by fewer than 200,000 votes. With more than 300,000 eligible Latino voters in Michigan, this group could prove vital in the state. How are parties engaging this voting bloc?
Erick Gonzalez Jeunke: I haven’t seen a lot of engagement for specifically this voting block. What that means is what they should have been doing and what I haven’t seen a lot of, but a lot of this happens behind the scenes, obviously, are registration drives. One of the gaps for Latino voters nationally, and then of course here in Michigan, is not just turning out to vote, but being registered to vote. A large part of that gap — about 70% of eligible voters — are even registered to vote. And so that’s part of the big gap. I mean, this is one of the lingering things, if you account for that, once you just look at registered voters, Latinos turn out at about the same rates as other groups, but the gap is really in getting individuals registered to vote. So that requires a lot of work, that requires the parties caring about these voters. Now when we get into this part of the season, a lot of the parties both nationally and here in Michigan, either leave that up to other groups, or they say, ‘look, we have limited resources. We can’t go out and mobilize people who aren’t registered.’ So a lot of that work takes place in the years and months that lead up to these elections.
MJP: This time around, it seems that there may have been fewer young democrats showing up to vote like they did in 2020, in the state primary election. Why do you think this is and tell us about the young Latino vote in November?
EGJ: I think it’s probably due to a not very competitive set of federal races, and then earlier in the year, a not very competitive presidential primary. But it’s also just an enthusiasm gap. We’re right in the middle of seeing this change with the change at the top of the ticket from Biden to Harris. I was just looking at some national polling data today, and what’s happening here in the Midwest and in Michigan is that Harris has seemed to have activated — particularly younger voters’ — enthusiasm about this race. So paying attention, getting excited, and that excitement turns into actual voting. It can turn into knocking on doors. It can turn into working for the campaign. So it’s still a little bit early to see what the overall effect of this is, but the early signs indicate that a change at the top of the ticket may reverse some of this lack of enthusiasm that we saw in the primaries, and particularly for younger Latinos.
MJP: How important do you think the Latino voting bloc is for the state’s general election?
EGJ: It depends how close the race is. It could potentially decide the state, and yet that depends on if the parties do the work to mobilize and get Latinos who aren’t registered, registered to get folks to turn out. So unfortunately, we won’t know until after the election. And it comes down to how close is Michigan actually going to be? It’s looking a lot less close than it did a month ago. But things could change, and we could go back to a really close race, if I had to put money on it right now, that it’s probably not going to be as close as we thought it was a month ago. But if it’s close, the Latino vote could be really, really important, and the Democratic and Republican parties could say, ‘boy, we really should have done more work to mobilize Latino voters in Michigan, because we could have taken it.’ And I think both parties would say the same thing about Pennsylvania andWisconsin.
Use the media player above to hear the full interview with Erick Gonzalez Jeunke, political analyst specializing in Latinx politics at Michigan State University.
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Police in Munich exchanged fire with a man on Thursday, fatally wounding the suspect in an area near a museum on the city's Nazi-era history and the Israeli Consulate.
According to a police spokesperson, officers were alerted to a person carrying a long gun in the Karolinenplatz area, near downtown Munich, at around 9 a.m. There was then an exchange of shots in which the suspect sustained fatal injuries, but there no was no indication that anyone else was hurt, spokesperson Andreas Franken told reporters.
There was no immediate information on the suspect's identity or on any motive, Franken said. The man, who was carrying an old make of firearm with a repeating mechanism, died at the scene. Bavaria's top security official, state Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann, said the suspect had opened fire at police and they returned fire.
It was unclear whether the incident was in any way related to the 52nd anniversary Thursday of the attack by Palestinian militants on the Israeli delegation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, which ended with the death of 11 Israeli team members, a West German police officer and five of the assailants.
Police said there was no evidence of any more suspects connected to the incident. They increased their presence in the city, Germany's third-biggest, but said they had no indication of incidents at any other locations or of any other suspects.
Five officers were at the scene at the time the gunfire erupted. Police later deployed to the area in force.
Israels Foreign Ministry said the consulate in Munich was closed when the shooting occurred and that none of its staff had been hurt.
The nearby Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, which opened in 2015 and explores the city's past as the birthplace of the Nazi movement, also said all of its employees were unharmed.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he spoke with German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. He wrote on the social media platform X that together we expressed our shared condemnation and horror at the shooting.
Speaking at an unrelated news conference in Berlin, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described Thursday's shooting as a serious incident but said she didn't want to speculate on what had happened.
She reiterated that the protection of Jewish and Israeli facilities has the highest priority.
Avril Lavigne was just 17 when she released her first album, “Let Go,” and 18 when she had her first hit, “Complicated.” But she was already invested in a music career long game.
“I have looked forward to having a greatest hits tour since I was first starting out,” says the Ontario-born Lavigne, now 39, who’s in the midst of exactly that kind of trek this year following the release of a new “Greatest Hits” album in June. “I love and am so proud of all the music I have put out over the past 22 years, but there is something super special about having a setlist that is all hits and knowing that these songs really resonated with people not only when the songs were first released, but consistently over the years.”
Lavigne has a lot to show for those years — six more albums and Top 10 hits such as “I’m With You,” “My Happy Ending” and “Girlfriend,” record sales of more than 40 million worldwide, 10 Canadian Juno Awards and an Order of Canada Honor. Divorces and a debilitating 2015 case of Lyme disease have left her unbowed, and Lavigne promises there’s more to come soon.
“I can’t spill too much right now,” she says, “but once I finish this tour I am going to get back in the studio and really map out what I want the next year of music to look like. I know people are waiting for new songs and I am excited to share them, but I really want to make sure it is all perfect first.”
Avril Lavigne said she plans to return to the studio once she finishes her current tour. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Kenny)
In the meantime, she’s happy to celebrate what she’s done to this point.
“I still feel like a teenager,” Lavigne notes, “and every night when I get up onstage, I am reminded of what an amazing life I have been able to live. I’m just so glad I started as young as I was — ’cause I still feel young.”
Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan and Girlfriends perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Independence Township. Tickets are sold out.
Other music events of note this weekend (all subject to change) include …
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
• Pontiac’s Flagstar Strand Theatre kicks off its fall season at 8 p.m. with the Del McCoury Band and its decades of bluegrass. 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac. 248-309-6445 or flagstarstrand.com.
Del McCoury (Photo courtesy of Flagstar Strand Theatre)
• The Beatles live via 1964 The Tribute, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the group’s first appearance in Detroit, at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-576-5111 or dso.org.
• Columbus, Ohio’s Starset journeys into Wolverine country to bring its Immersion: The Final Chapter tour to the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave. Doors at 7 p.m. 313-961-5451 or thefillmoredetroit.com.
• Jake Hoot, winner of Season 17 of “The Voice,” performs at 8 p.m. at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion. 248-783-7105 or 20frontstreet.com.
• The KPOP Breakout Tour features Trendz, Craxy, Ichillin’ and U-Chae at 7 p.m. in the Pike Room in the Crofoot complex, 1 S. Saginaw St. 248-858-9333 or thecrofoot.com.
• Nashville’s VEAUX stops at the Lager House for an 8:30 p.m. show with the Foxies and Daydream and Bega. 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. 313-500-1475 or thelagerhouse.com.
• British goth rock troupe the Mark Violets, Rosegarden Funeral Party and Siamese gather at Small’s, 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. Doors at 7 p.m. 313-873-1117 or smallsbardetroit.com.
• Kind Beast tops a bill that also includes the High Strung, Touch the Clouds and Cherry Drop at the Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Doors at 7 p.m. 248-820-5596 or thelovingtouchferndale.com.
• The Latin-flavored sextet Tumbao Bravo plays through Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe. 313-882-5399 or dirtydogjazz.com.
• Kimmie Horne sings jazz at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. 313-961-2543 or cliffbells.com.
• Chicago singer Tony Romiti performs at the Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield Township. Doors at 7 p.m. 586-933-3503 or dieselconcerts.com.
• Hillbilly Knife Fight and Tiffadelic offer a promising start to the weekend at 7 p.m. at the Cadieux Cafe, 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit. 313-882-8560 or cadieuxcafe.com.
• Sirsy tops a four-act bill at 7:30 p.m. at the New Dodge Lounge, 8850 Jos Campau, Hamtramck. 313-638-1508 or thenewdodgelounge.com.
• The soulful Shemekia Copeland sings at 8 p.m. at The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 734-761-1818 or theark.org.
• Virtual: Blue Canvas Orchestra streams live at 8 p.m. Tickets via veeps.com.
• Virtual: The jam band Goose plays at 8 p.m. from Saratoga Springs. New York, and again on Saturday, Sept. 7, for subscribers to nugs.net.
• Virtual: The Disco Biscuits perform at 8 p.m. from Dillon, Colorado, for subscribers to nugs.net.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
• Detroit punk rock favorites the Suicide Machines will rock at Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Hey-Smith, Kill Lincoln and Bad Operation also perform. 313-961-8961 or saintandrewsdetroit.com.
Suicide Machines (Photo courtesy of Fat Wreck Chords)
• Kaleo comes from Iceland to play blues-rock at the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave. Doors at 7 p.m. 313-961-5451 or thefillmoredetroit.com.
• Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson celebrates his 60th birthday with an All-White Party at Spot Lite Detroit, 2905 Beaufait St. Doors at 9 p.m. spotlitedetroit.com or paxahau.com.
• The Motown Museum gets deep with the annual Detroit Bass Day from noon to 4 p.m. on its Rocket Plaza 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. Bassists of all ages are invited to jam on 10 Motown classics by the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, the Four Tops, the Commodores, Teena Marie and Jr. Walker & the Allstars. The event also includes food trucks and vendors. motownmuseum.org for more information.
Detroit Bass Day celebrations is held at the Motown Museum in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Andre Smith/Motown Museum)
• Singer-songwriter Chris Tapper appears at 8 p.m. at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion. 248-783-7105 or 20frontstreet.com.
• Arizona DJ Markus Schulz heats things up at the Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Doors at 9 p.m. 313-833-9700 or themajesticdetroit.com.
• Syrian singer Omar Souleyman plays a matinee at 1 p.m. at El Club, 4114 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit. 313-757-7942 or elclubdetroit.com.
• Trumpeter Allen Dennard and his Organ Trio blows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. 313-961-2543 or cliffbells.com.
• MC Jahshua Smith performs a “Homecoming” date at 8 p.m. at the Lager House, 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit. FROSTisRAD, Krissy Booth and Kwaj are also on the bill. 313-500-1475 or thelagerhouse.com.
• The Toby Keith tribute band Ride celebrates the late country icon at 8 p.m. at The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. 248-453-5285 or theroxyrochester.com.
• The Ark hosts the Ann Arbor Django Reinhardt Festival, featuring Djangophonique, Christo’s Novelty combo and Erik McIntyre at 8 p.m. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 734-761-1818 or theark.org.
• Virtual: The Weeknd streams his show from Sao Paulo, Brazil, at 8 p.m. via his official YouTube channel, with a live chat to follow.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
• Warm up for the Detroit Lions’ home opener with an early evening set by the a capella vocal group Naturally 7 at the Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Doors at 5 p.m. 248-544-1991 or themagicbag.com.
• Grosse Pointe-raised guitarist John 5, now a member of Motley Crue, comes home to play with the Kiss tribute band Strutter and Turning Jane at the Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland. Doors at 6:30 p.m. 734-513-5030 or tokenlounge.com.
• Americana up-and-comer Sierra Ferrell brings her vocals, fiddle and more to the Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St. Doors at 7 p.m. 248-399-2980 or royaloakmusictheatre.com.
• KK’s Priest, led by former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, will be live — but before midnight — at District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte. Doors at 6:45 p.m. district142live.com. For an interview with Downing, visit theoaklandpress.com.
• Mike Tramp leads the latest version of his band White Lion into the Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield Township. Doors at 7 p.m. 586-933-3503 or dieselconcerts.com.
• Sweden’s Dead By April is joined by Of Virtue at the Sanctuary Detroit, 2932 Caniff, Hamtramck. Doors at 7 p.m. 313-462-4117 or sanctuarydetroit.com.
• The Duane Parham Society plays at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. 313-961-2543 or cliffbells.com.
• Bccording, Zion Polanski, GVN and Swan stack up at 7 p.m. at the New Dodge Lounge, 8850 Jos Campau, Hamtramck. 313-638-1508 or thenewdodgelounge.com.
• The Henhouse Prowlers close the weekend with some bluegrass at The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 734-761-1818 or theark.org.
Avril Lavigne is set to perform Sept. 7 at Pine Knob Music Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Santiago Hernandez)
The NFL season kicks off tonight, and millions of football fans and fantasy football players from around the world will be tuning in to watch the Chiefs and Ravens.
And if you are one of those fans looking to binge every game this season, be prepared to pay up.
I hit up Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit to speak with people about streaming services, and how much it would cost them to watch every single game, and some of the answers that I got will surprise you.
"I would say that's an investment," said Sam Day.
"I think it's about, maybe like the high $400s, low $500s, maybe?" estimated Michael Rahl.
"20 bucks a month, so I don't know, maybe $150?" one man estimated.
"What if I told you $850?" I followed up with.
"Oh that is pretty pricey, it's too much," he responded.
It's become pretty apparent that streaming services may have caused some frustration when it comes to having the ability to watch your favorite teams.
In total, there's 272 regular season games. Fans and their wallets are going to have to keep up with the rising costs of the services.
There's Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Netflix, and ESPN Plus. But NFL Sunday Ticket is the only way for football fans to access every game on Sundays. It's available exclusively through YouTube TV.
I asked Tracy Melville how much she thinks it costs to watch every single NFL game this season.
"My guess is about $700 to get all of them, at least that, because there's so much premium that you don't get."
Tracy works in the restaurant industry, and has seen change in how customers watch their teams on Sunday.
"Do you have more people coming into your restaurant you work at to watch these games, rather than them having to spend their own money to watch it at home?" I asked her.
"Absolutely," she responded. "They're coming in because they don't have the packages themselves and they're coming in with hopes that we have it and it's really a timing thing too and it's hard to plan for."
"If you add on YouTube TV, we have for our cable, add that to the NFL Network and all that, you're looking close to a grand between all the streaming services," said Mark Kindall.
He nailed it.
I asked this trio the same question: How much do you think you would be paying?
"I wouldn't say more than $100" said Ronan (left)
His friends were right on the money and guessed $1,000.
"Wow bro, that's expensive," Ronan said.
And Ronan had some advice for those looking to cut costs.
"You have to customize your own packages," Ronan said.
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