Have you ever watched a coworker retire, shaken their hand, and asked the obvious question:

“So, what are you going to do now?”

And they immediately say:

“I'm going to Disney World!”

Apparently, that's not a bad plan.

A new study looked at 182 of the biggest cities in America to determine the best places to retire.

Researchers considered 45 different factors, including affordability, healthcare, quality of life and, most importantly, whether there's enough stuff to do when you suddenly have approximately 14,000 hours of free time.

They looked at things like senior centers, golf courses, museums, theaters, book clubs and bingo halls.

Because retirement is apparently a delicate balance between playing 18 holes and yelling “BINGO!”

And coming in at #1 was Orlando, Florida.

Yes, Orlando.

Apparently, retirees just can't quit Florida.

And while Disney World wasn't specifically the reason Orlando took the top spot, we're guessing having access to a place where adults can spend $17 on a mouse-shaped ice cream probably didn't hurt.

The Top 10 Retirement Cities

1. Orlando, Florida

2. Miami, Florida

3. Tampa, Florida

4. Scottsdale, Arizona

5. Casper, Wyoming

6. Atlanta, Georgia

7. Minneapolis, Minnesota

8. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

9. Charleston, South Carolina

10. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Notice anything?

Florida appears three times.

Apparently, the secret to retirement is sunshine, golf and never seeing snow again.

Meanwhile, California absolutely dominated the bottom of the rankings.

The worst place to retire was Stockton, California, followed by San Bernardino, Newark, Fresno, Rancho Cucamonga, Bakersfield, Tacoma, Bridgeport, Detroit, and Fontana.

Yep.

Detroit made the bottom 10.

Michigan retirees everywhere are looking at this list and saying:

“Excuse me?”

Look, Detroit may not have perfect weather year-round, but we have something Florida doesn't:

You don't have to worry about your flip-flops melting into the sidewalk.

And if you're tired of retirement activities, Michigan gives you plenty of opportunities to spend an afternoon watching road construction.

Free entertainment!

According to the study, Brownsville, Texas is the place to consider if affordability is your biggest concern.

If activities are most important, San Francisco comes out on top.

Scottsdale, Arizona ranks highest for quality of life.

And if healthcare is your number-one priority, Sioux Falls, South Dakota takes the top spot.

But honestly, maybe the best place to retire isn't Orlando.

Maybe it's your own house.

Your favorite chair.

Your own refrigerator.

Your own bed.

Your own TV remote.

Nobody telling you where to be at 8:30 in the morning.

Sounds pretty great, right?

Until your spouse looks over at you on Day Three of retirement and says:

“Now that you're home all day...when are you finally going to finish all those projects?”

And suddenly you're on Zillow looking at condos in Orlando.

Because retirement isn't necessarily about where you live.

It's about who knows where you live.

And whether they have a honey-do list.

Believe it or not, Monday is Labor Day.

A day dedicated to American workers, conveniently celebrated by giving American workers the day off.

And considering how much Americans work, we deserve it.

The average American puts in around 1,800 hours a year, which is more than workers in Canada, Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom.

But apparently, that's not enough for WalletHub.

They recently ranked all 50 states based on things like employment rates, hours worked, commute times and how much free time people have.

And Michigan came in dead last.

Yep.

50th out of 50.

Behind Ohio.

Let that sink in.

Ohio.

We're not saying this study is wrong... we're just saying the researchers may want to check their methodology before Michigan residents start sending them strongly worded postcards.

According to the rankings, the 10 hardest-working states are:

South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, New Hampshire, Tennessee and Georgia.

And at the bottom:

Michigan, Oregon, New Jersey, Ohio, Nevada, Rhode Island, California, New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Michigan residents everywhere are currently staring at this list and thinking:

“Wait... we're losing to Ohio at working now?”

But let's defend ourselves here.

Michigan isn't lazy.

Michigan is strategic.

We've spent generations perfecting the art of getting an enormous amount of work done while simultaneously complaining about how much work we're doing.

We build cars.

We make stuff.

We work in factories, hospitals, restaurants, schools, farms, offices, warehouses and every other place where somebody eventually says:

“We need this done yesterday.”

And let's not forget winter.

Michigan residents spend roughly half the year performing unpaid outdoor maintenance simply to keep our driveways, sidewalks and vehicles from being swallowed by ice and snow.

You try scraping two inches of ice off your windshield at 7:15 in the morning and then tell us we're not hard workers.

Plus, Michigan has something the Dakotas don't:

Construction season.

Actually, Michigan has several construction seasons.

There's road construction season.

There's road construction season after winter.

There's road construction season because the road construction season didn't finish.

And there's the mysterious season where orange barrels appear on a road that was perfectly fine yesterday.

That's work.

And then there's the commute.

If you've ever driven I-75, I-69, I-94 or practically any major Michigan highway during rush hour, you know that getting to work is sometimes a full-time job before your actual job even begins.

So maybe Michigan didn't come in last because we're lazy.

Maybe we're just efficient.

Maybe we're saying:

“Why work 60 hours when I can complain about working 40?”

And honestly, that's innovation.

Besides, Labor Day isn't supposed to be about winning a national competition for who can spend the most hours staring at a computer screen.

It's about American workers.

So whether you're working Monday, grilling Monday, watching football Monday, sitting on the boat Monday or pretending you have absolutely no idea where your boss is...

Enjoy the holiday.

And Michigan, don't feel bad about finishing 50th.

We're still No. 1 at several very important things:

Great Lakes.

Coney dogs.

Better Made.

Potholes.

And apparently...

Taking a four-day weekend seriously.

Happy Labor Day, Michigan.

Now get back to work.

Tuesday.

Probably.

Two Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel Nine Days After Devastating Floods

Two workers in Nepal have been pulled out alive from a hydropower tunnel, nine days after devastating floods swept across the Himalayan region.

Emergency crews rescued the workers early today. Officials say the voices of other workers could still be heard from inside the tunnel, raising hopes that more people may be found alive.

At least 557 workers are still believed to be missing in the tunnel as rescue crews continue their search.

The flooding has devastated parts of the Himalayan region, leaving thousands of people dead or missing.

DOJ Expands Beef Affordability Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into beef affordability to include seven of the country's largest grocery retailers.

The investigation now includes Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Costco and Amazon.

The DOJ launched an antitrust investigation in May into the country's four largest meatpackers. The department says those companies control more than 85% of the U.S. beef processing market.

The expanded investigation comes as consumers continue to deal with high grocery prices, including the cost of beef.

Whitmer Appoints Three Mid-Michigan Residents to State Boards

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced appointments to 13 state boards and commissions, including three appointments involving people from Mid-Michigan.

Shannon Hinman of Saginaw was appointed to the Autism Council as the designee of the superintendent of public instruction from within the Michigan Department of Education.

Joel Roberts of Fenton was appointed to the State Plumbing Board.

And Carla Schultz of Mayville was appointed to the Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee to represent District 5 growers.

Tigers Take on Guardians

The Detroit Tigers are in Cleveland this afternoon to take on the Guardians.

Meanwhile, rain forced the Great Lakes Loons and Lake County Captains to postpone Thursday's doubleheader.

The two teams will make up the games today, with both games scheduled to be seven innings.

Mid-Michigan Weather

Mid-Michigan is starting the day with showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m., with a high around 80.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 63.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a high near 78.

Sunday: Sunny with a high around 78.

Labor Day: Mostly sunny with a high near 80.

Did you hear that Mr. T is mad about his new documentary?  He says it doesn't tell the whole story.  He said the film only shows a 30 second clip with his pastor.  He said he was "more than that."

“The documentary ticked me off, because they didn’t cover a lot of stuff. When I saw it, I was like: ‘What the heck?’ It’s garbage. You build me up, then you try to punk me out."

"If you don’t know me, you’re gonna think I’m some monster.”

Showbiz Podcast Here!

Sandra Bullock saw a UFO in the mid-90's!  She says it was five lights coming together and then rocketing away.  She was in St. Martin Beach.  Now that the US government has declassified UFO documents, she's happy to be proven correctly!

“I've seen them and I'm so happy that the government has finally corroborated my story so I no longer feel like an insane person."

Did you hear the Tiger's signed a 12 year old for 4 million dollars? Dominican Kevin Sosa is DOminican and became the youngest player to get this bag of cash! At 12 he can hit fastballs at 90 mph. The Tigers plan to sign him officially when he's 16.

 

 

 

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We've officially entered the “-BER” months.

September. October. November. December.

Four glorious months filled with falling leaves, pumpkin spice, Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving food, Christmas decorations... and your sister-in-law reminding everyone that pumpkin spice season is NOT a personality trait.

But there's a problem.

These four months have 30, 31, 30 and 31 days.

And apparently, that's just too complicated for some of us.

Someone on social media has proposed a solution: Get rid of all the different month lengths and create five equal months of 73 days.

The new calendar would feature:

Jebruary
Mapril
Jaugust
Soctober
Necember

Problem solved!

Except... congratulations, your birthday is now Jaugust 43rd.

And then there's leap year, which presumably means we have to create Jaugust 74th, because apparently we've decided calendars should now operate like a software update nobody asked for.

The post went viral, picking up around 40,000 likes and comments, plus even more attention from people sharing it.

And naturally, the internet had opinions.

One person suggested 13 months of 28 days, which gives us 364 days, with New Year's Day becoming a special bonus day.

Honestly, that sounds pretty good.

Another suggested going with an ancient Egyptian-style system: 12 months of 30 days, followed by five or six special holiday days.

Then someone pointed out the obvious problem with the 73-day months:

“Living through a 73-day Jaugust would finish people.”

They're probably right.

Imagine being told it's still August when you've already experienced three birthdays, two weddings, a heat wave, a broken air conditioner and the emotional collapse of your fantasy football team.

Someone else said:

“My birthday is now Jaugust 43rd.”

And another declared:

“I was born in Soctober.”

Which sounds less like a birthday and more like the name of a band that plays at a coffee shop.

Then came the astrology crowd.

One person complained that we'd have to redo the entire zodiac system.

Someone else said maybe they'd finally get to be a Virgo instead of a Taurus.

That's right. We're potentially redesigning civilization because someone doesn't like their horoscope.

And don't even get us started on paychecks.

People pointed out that monthly pay schedules would have to be completely reworked.

Although one person had the perfect response:

“And rent due once a month still.”

Exactly.

Congratulations! Your month is now 73 days long, but your landlord still wants the same check every month.

Then someone went completely off the rails and suggested eliminating months altogether.

Just count the days:

Day 1. Day 2. Day 3... all the way to Day 365.

No more confusion about whether June has 30 days or whether November has 30.

Although your anniversary would now be:

“Happy 2,847th day together!”

Very romantic.

And then there was perhaps the greatest observation of all:

“Jebruary sounds like a trendy girl name in Utah.”

You know what?

It absolutely does.

“Everyone, meet Jebruary. She's majoring in communications and has a podcast about wellness.”

The best response may have been the person who simply said:

“Reading this made me realize that I'm not using my brain to its full potential.”

And honestly, same.

The internet seems pretty evenly divided between:

“This is a terrible idea.”

and

“This is a terrible idea... I love it.”

So, Mid-Michigan, let's settle this once and for all:

Would you switch to the five-month calendar?

Would you happily live through a 73-day Jaugust, celebrate your birthday in Soctober, and pay rent once every 73 days?

Or should we just leave the calendar alone and accept that September has 30 days because... well, that's just how we've been doing it for thousands of years?

Personally, I'm voting to keep the calendar.

Mostly because I'm not emotionally prepared for 73 straight days of August.

The full cast of “Dancing with the Stars” was announced yesterday on Good Morning America, and Season 35 is shaping up to be another spectacular combination of celebrities, athletes, reality stars, musicians and… people you may need to Google.

The new season premieres September 15th on ABC and Disney+, and here’s who will be putting on the sequins:

Julia Stiles
Yes, the Julia Stiles. 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance and now… possibly the cha-cha.

Jenna Dewan
She's already a professional dancer, which has caused some backlash. Apparently, showing up to a dancing competition knowing how to dance is controversial now.

Tatyana Ali
Ashley Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This is one of the names where most people immediately go, “Oh yeah!”

Taylor Hanson
Yes, THAT Hanson. The “MMMBop” guy. Somewhere right now, someone is realizing that Taylor Hanson is no longer 15.

Ezra Frech
A Paralympic gold medalist, so he already has the athletic credentials. Now he's got to learn whether the cha-cha is harder than the long jump.

Amber Glenn
Olympic gold medalist in figure skating. So technically, she already knows how to spin dramatically while wearing sparkly clothes.

Connor Wood
Podcaster and comedian, also known as “Fibula.” Because apparently Connor wasn't enough.

Sarah Jane Nader
From Love Thy Nader. If you know who that is, congratulations. You are officially more informed about reality television than we are.

Tyler Cameron
From The Bachelorette Season 15. He was also a model and television personality, so he's basically been training for this moment his entire adult life.

Giada DeLaurentiis
Celebrity chef. We assume her first dance will somehow involve pasta.

Harry Shum Jr.
From Glee and Grey's Anatomy. This one makes sense. The man has rhythm in his résumé.

Conner Leavitt
From The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. He's also Whitney Leavitt's husband, which should make family viewing night extremely interesting.

Guillermo Rodriguez
From Jimmy Kimmel Live! Honestly, we're just happy Guillermo is here.

Maura Higgins
From Love Island and Traitors. Reality TV fans probably know exactly who she is. The rest of us are nodding knowingly.

Ciara Miller
From Summer House. Another reality star, because apparently one reality show wasn't enough.

Jackson Olson
From the Savannah Bananas. Yes, the Savannah Bananas. If you haven't seen them, they're basically baseball mixed with entertainment, dancing and enough energy to power a small city.

And that brings us to the big question:

Is it time to rename “Dancing with the Stars”?

Maybe something a little more accurate would be:

“Dancing With Some People That Some of You May Have Heard Of.”

Or perhaps:

“Dancing With the Stars, Former Stars, Reality Stars and That Guy From That Thing.”

Then again, that's a little long for a TV graphic.

Regardless, Season 35 premieres September 15th.

And somewhere between the paso doble, the foxtrot and the inevitable emotional rehearsal packages, we're sure at least one contestant will remind us that dancing is much harder than it looks.

Especially when you're wearing pants that appear to have been designed by a disco ball.

Trump Says Iran Fighting ‘Will Not Last Too Long’ as Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump says the renewed fighting with Iran will not last too long, while warning that the U.S. military is prepared to strike the Islamic Republic at any time.

The comments come as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.

Kuwait’s military says its air defenses are responding to new Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran says it is targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait in response to what it describes as American crimes against the Iranian people.

Michigan Voting Proposal Heads to Supreme Court

A Michigan ballot proposal that would require voters to be U.S. citizens is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The group behind the proposal, Americans for Citizen Voting, submitted more than 700,000 signatures in an effort to qualify the measure for the ballot.

However, a state review found that only 612 of 1,000 sampled signatures were valid, putting the proposal's future in question.

If approved, the proposal would require voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, show photo identification and establish regular voter-roll reviews.

Saginaw Hosting Free Elections 101 Meeting

Saginaw residents will have an opportunity to learn more about how local elections work during a free public meeting next Wednesday.

The Saginaw City Clerk will host the "Elections 101" session at First Presbyterian Church on South First Street.

The meeting will walk residents through the election process, including ballot preparation and testing, Election Day procedures and vote counting.

The event is free and open to all residents. For additional information, residents can contact the Saginaw City Manager's Office.

Michigan Hockey Headed to Lambeau Field

Michigan hockey is heading outdoors this winter.

The Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey teams will meet Saturday, February 20th, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

The game will be part of Michigan's two-game Big Ten road series against Wisconsin.

General admission tickets are scheduled to go on sale Friday, September 11th.

Tigers and Loons Pick Up Wins

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-6.

Meanwhile, the Great Lakes Loons also came away with a victory, defeating the Lake County Captains 13-7.

Mid-Michigan Weather

Mid-Michigan is in for a wet and stormy Thursday.

Thursday: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 84.

Tonight: Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight low around 66.

Friday: Showers possible before 10 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies. High near 80.

Saturday: Sunny with a high around 78.

After a stormy Thursday, the weekend looks much more inviting, with sunshine and cooler temperatures settling into Mid-Michigan.

There are two reasons to wear a Hawaiian shirt: You want to radiate an “Aloha” vibe... or you're hoping to confuse a robot.

A German designer has created a colorful summer shirt that looks like a very futuristic version of a Hawaiian shirt. It's covered in bright, abstract shapes that are designed to confuse AI-powered surveillance cameras.

The concept is being called “Digital Camouflage.”

Instead of the traditional palm trees, flowers and tropical patterns, this shirt features a collection of seemingly random shapes and colors.

And apparently, that's the point.

The designer says AI surveillance systems don't actually understand what a human is. They learn what humans typically look like from massive amounts of training data. The unusual pattern is designed to interfere with that recognition process.

So while you might look like you're heading to a backyard luau, a camera could potentially have a harder time figuring out exactly what it's looking at.

There's just one funny problem.

The shirt itself was designed with help from AI.

And AI is constantly learning.

That means if the technology really does confuse some cameras, there's a good chance the cameras will eventually learn the trick.

So don't expect this to become the fashion world's first invisibility cloak.

For now, though, it does raise an interesting question:

Would you actually wear a shirt designed to confuse AI cameras?

Or would you rather just wear the loudest Hawaiian shirt you can find and tell everyone you're on vacation?

Either way, you might want to leave the sunglasses and giant inflatable flamingo at home. The shirt is already doing enough.

The kids may be back in school, but don't put away the grill just yet.

Labor Day weekend is practically the unofficial closing ceremony for summer, which means there are still burgers to flip, steaks to sear and, apparently, some pretty unusual things to throw over the flames.

A new poll looked at the grilled foods different states are known for. Americans love the classics, but some states have taken backyard grilling in some very interesting directions.

Here are 10 of the more unusual things Americans grill:

1. Alaska: Moose Burgers

Alaskans aren't messing around. Moose burgers make the list, along with grilled salmon and halibut.

2. Florida: Grilled Alligator

Florida has decided that regular burgers aren't enough. Grilled gator is a favorite, although steaks still make an appearance.

3. South Dakota: Grilled Pheasant

South Dakota puts pheasant on the grill. Burgers are also popular, presumably for people who aren't feeling quite that adventurous.

4. Wyoming: Grilled Bison

Wyoming goes big with grilled bison. Regular steaks are also popular, because apparently sometimes you just want a steak.

5. Montana: Elk Steak

Montana residents like elk steak, along with bison steak and brisket.

At this point, we're starting to wonder if Montana has a grill or just a campfire with a very ambitious menu.

6. Maine: Grilled Fiddleheads

This might be the most unusual one on the list.

Fiddleheads are the young, curled shoots of certain ferns. Maine also likes grilled lobster and mixed vegetables.

So you've got lobster on one side of the grill and... fern shoots on the other.

7. New Mexico: Roasted Green Chiles

New Mexico brings the heat with roasted green chiles.

Honestly, this sounds like the kind of thing you put on the grill and immediately realize you've underestimated the amount of water you'll need afterward.

8. Delaware: Grilled Blue Crabs

Delaware residents like grilled blue crabs, along with grilled chicken.

That's a pretty good Labor Day combination: something from the sea and something that used to run around your backyard.

9. Hawaii: Kalbi Ribs and Huli Huli Chicken

Hawaii brings some serious flavor to the grill with Korean-style short ribs known as kalbi and tropical Huli Huli chicken.

Grilled fish and kalua pork are also popular.

10. Colorado: Rocky Mountain Oysters

And finally... Colorado.

Rocky Mountain oysters are bull testicles.

Yes, they grill them.

Suddenly, your standard Labor Day hamburger doesn't seem so boring.

Who Are America's Grill Masters?

According to the poll, people in Louisiana are the most likely to call themselves grill masters, with 31% of Louisiana grillers giving themselves that title.

Georgia and Illinois weren't far behind at 28% each.

When it comes to confidence in their state's grilling cuisine, Texas takes the top spot, followed by Alabama and California.

As for Michigan?

Well, we're going to go ahead and nominate burgers, brats and pretty much anything that can be cooked outside while somebody is standing around holding a cold drink.

Because that's what Labor Day weekend is really about.

So fire up the grill, invite some friends over and enjoy what's left of summer.

Just maybe don't ask your neighbors in Colorado what's for dinner.

You might not like the answer.

U.S.-Iran Hostilities Flare Again as Labor Day Travel Faces Higher Gas Prices

The conflict between the United States and Iran has erupted again, with the U.S. military striking Iranian military targets Tuesday and Tehran responding with missiles and drones at several locations across the region.

U.S. Central Command said it had completed its latest barrage against Iranian military targets, including air-defense sites, radar systems and maritime assets. The strikes come as hostilities continue in an intermittent conflict that has lasted more than six months.

Higher Gas Prices Could Complicate Labor Day Travel

The renewed fighting is also hitting drivers at the pump.

The American Automobile Association says Labor Day is shaping up to be the busiest travel weekend ever, while the conflict with Iran has pushed crude oil prices higher.

Michigan drivers are already feeling the difference. Last Labor Day, the state's average price for regular gasoline was around $3.30 a gallon. This year, the average has climbed above $4.

AAA recommends travelers get an early start to avoid the worst traffic. Drivers heading out Thursday should leave before 1 p.m., while those traveling Friday are advised to leave before 10 a.m.

AAA also recommends keeping an emergency kit in the vehicle, including items such as a portable tire inflator, bottled water and protein bars in case of a breakdown.

State Street Closure Causing Delays

Drivers in Mid-Michigan are dealing with construction-related delays this week.

Both eastbound lanes of State Street between Delaware and Benjamin Streets are closed through Friday, September 4.

The closure is part of a larger improvement project covering about a mile of eastbound State Street. The work includes improvements to roads and sidewalks, along with sewer and water-main upgrades.

Drivers should allow extra time or consider an alternate route.

Bay City Recycling Reaches Record High

There's some good news on the local front.

Bay City's recycling rate has reached an all-time high, according to the city's Department of Public Works.

Bay City households recycled nearly 1,400 tons of material in 2025, a 50-percent increase compared with 2022.

City officials credit the increase to expanded curbside recycling carts and the popularity of the Bay City Recycles drop-off center.

Sports

The Minnesota Twins crushed the Detroit Tigers 15-2.

The Great Lakes Loons also came up short, losing 4-3 to the Lake County Captains.

Mid-Michigan Weather

We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 91 degrees.

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 50-percent chance of showers and a low around 67.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a 30-percent chance of showers and a high of 84.

Friday: Cloudy with a 30-percent chance of showers before 2 p.m., with a high around 82 degrees.

For Mid-Michigan drivers, it's shaping up to be a busy and potentially expensive Labor Day weekend, so a little extra planning could save you time, money and a whole lot of sitting in traffic.

Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is being repaired after her name was scratched off and stole flowers that were placed nearby to honor Dolly. The star already had cracks in it prior to the incident and is expected to look brand new following the swift repair.

Lets all join the "WE BARE ALL" non-profit organization!

They are all about promoting body positivity, self acceptance and social nudity!  Recently, in Wisconsin, they all jumped out of a plane. 

They said taking off their clothes  "makes them feel powerful rather than vulnerable."

Here's a video of the entire event:

What Baby Names Are Going EXTINCT In Michigan?

1. Courtney
2. Shannon
3. Danielle
4. Lauren
5. Megan
6. Jade
7. Katie
8. Bethany
9. Rebecca
10. Amy

1. Connor
2. Callum
3. Jordan
4. Lewis
5. Jake
6. Matthew
7. Ryan
8. Luke
9. Daniel
10. Samuel

What Name Do You Wish You Had?

Did Kenny Chesney get Tim McGraw fired!  HE MAY HAVE!  

LISTEN!

"There was a place called Houndogs Hot Dogs that was right on the corner of where the circle is now in Nashville, where the statues are. And ‘Flash’ Flanagan was the guy who owned it. So, Kenny Chesney, Tracy Lawrence and I sat with guitars on stools just playing music for people that would come up and buy hot dogs. And we lived off those hot dogs. And I think Kenny got us fired because there were clown heads on the trash cans, and our job at the end of the night when we finished singing, we were supposed to take the clown heads, run a chain through ‘em and lock ‘em up. And I think Kenny didn’t do it one night and they got stolen, and we got fired.”  - Tim McGraw

Did you see Tim fall on stage the other day?

Tuesday’s News: Pentagon Shake-Up, Free Water Filters & A Big Change for Messi

It’s a busy Tuesday across the country and right here in Mid-Michigan. Here’s what you need to know.

 Army Secretary Resigns

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, becoming the latest high-profile official to leave the Defense Department.

Driscoll reportedly submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. He had served as a key deputy to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and reports say there had been friction between the two.

 Free Lead-Reducing Water Filters Available in Michigan

Good news for some Michigan families: all Michigan communities are now eligible for the state's Get Ahead of Lead initiative.

Eligible households can receive free lead-reducing drinking-water filters and replacement cartridges.

Households qualify if they have a child under 19 enrolled in Medicaid or a pregnant person enrolled in Medicaid.

Michigan health officials say lead exposure can affect learning, behavior, growth and development in children.

More information is available at Michigan.gov/GetAheadofLead.

 Midland Drivers: Expect Lane Closures

If you're driving through Midland this week, watch for lane closures on Eastman Avenue between West Wackerly Street and West St. Andrews Road.

The city is removing the petunias planted as part of Midland Blooms.

Why? Cooler nighttime temperatures have made the flowers more susceptible to disease.

Yes, even the flowers are apparently having a rough summer.

 Messi Says Goodbye to International Soccer

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football with Argentina.

The 39-year-old's last appearance for Argentina was the World Cup final loss to Spain.

Messi made six World Cup appearances during his international career.

He's not completely done with soccer, though. Messi remains under contract with MLS club Inter Miami for another two years.

 Tigers Get Crushed

The Detroit Tigers had a night to forget, losing to the Minnesota Twins 11-1.

Meanwhile, the Great Lakes Loons are on the road tonight, taking on the Lake County Captains.

 Mid-Michigan Weather

It's going to be hot today, with mostly sunny skies and a high around 92. There's a slight chance of showers before 9 AM, and the heat index could reach 100.

Tonight: mostly cloudy, low 71.

Wednesday: partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 89.

Thursday: partly sunny with a 30% chance of morning showers, high 84.

A New York woman spotted what she thought was a BIG FOOT while hiking.  At first, she thought it was a nake man wading into the water.  But, when it turned and looked at her strangley, she knew!  She managed to get a photo before fleeing and showed it to a bonafide Sasquatch investigator.  

When he arrived at the scene, he used the surroundings and the photo to determine the creature was only 4 feet 9 inches tall.  

Does that mean it wasn't a Sasquatch? Nope, the Big Foot investigator concluded it must be a new TEEN Sasquatch, never seen before.  

Others, who have seen the photo, think it's a naked, hairy old man.  

YOU decide for yourself! 

Mid-Michigan Walmarts have a new rotisserie chicken purse!  It's only $5.97! Your choice of traditional and lemon pepper! 

Did you know 1 in 12 Walmart customers buy a rotisserie chicken at least once a year?

It's on sale today!  Hear more FOOD NEWS HERE!