News & Fun in Michigan
News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Hedge’s Wigwam once stood at Woodward and 10 Mile as a concrete teepee cafeteria serving barbecued beef and chicken pot pie to generations of Michigan motorists. This article traces its rise from juice stand to landmark, its 1967 closure, 1972 fire and the statues that remain.
This leftover Thanksgiving soup turns turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and vegetables into one warm bowl. It cuts waste, saves time and uses the holiday extras already sitting in your fridge.
A new University of Michigan poll finds Michigan older drivers are more confident behind the wheel than seniors elsewhere, yet less likely to have a plan for when they should stop driving. Doctors and families rarely raise the issue until crisis hits.
Michigan Energy Assistance Program helps Michigan households keep the heat and lights on, and a new MPSC podcast explains how to get help before shutoffs hit. As another long Michigan winter approaches, the Michigan Public Service Commission is using its Behind …
Michigan lake effect snow drives hazardous Thanksgiving travel across southeast Michigan, northern Lower and the Upper Peninsula, with more snow likely this weekend. Subtitle: Strong winds, whiteout bands and bitter wind chills hit Michigan as holiday travelers face lake effect snow, …
FamilySearch new historical records added 18 million free indexed entries from 10 countries in November 2025. Michigan researchers gain fresh ways to track Italian, Caribbean and African roots without a subscription.
Eminem Detroit Lions Thanksgiving halftime show partnership puts the rapper, his manager and a Super Bowl-level producer in charge of Michigan’s TV holiday. The Detroit Lions are handing their most-watched tradition to two of the city’s most famous sons. Under a …
WalletHub’s 2026 Michigan college rankings put the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo College and Hope College at the top, giving families new data on cost, outcomes and campus safety.
