The Day the Music Died
Fifty-two years ago today, a plane crashed in a cornfield outside Mason city, Iowa, killing three musicians, including Buddy Holly.An article from WLFI in Lafayette, Indiana, sets up the story:Three up...
View ArticleMichigander: The Backstory
I realize there are a few other things going on today, such as the mess in Egypt, and the aftermath of President Obama’s historic trip to Marquette, where they gave him a Stormy Kromer hat.There’s also...
View ArticleOrigins of Cinco de Mayo
We were curious in the newsroom this morning, how did we come to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? A little digging gave me the answer..."I know I owe you money, but you're going to have to wait."Imagine if the...
View ArticleThe Glorious Fourth
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-975823.mp3Michigan was part of the nation’s outback during the War of Independence. And most of the inhabitants probably...
View ArticleHistory: Detroit Tigers
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View ArticleHistory of Amtrak rolling into Jackson this weekend
Jackson will be the place to be this weekend for Amtrak aficionados. The national passenger rail service is marking its 40th anniversary this year. This weekend, Amtrak is bringing a rolling museum of...
View ArticleMichigan's first governor is the youngest state governor in American history
They called him the "boy Governor" because he was elected to be Michigan's first Governor at age 23.Today is Stevens T. Mason's 200th Birthday.At noon today, a statement from Michigan's 48th Governor,...
View ArticleArc of Justice: A conversation with author Kevin Boyle
Every year the Michigan Humanities Council invites Michiganders to participate in a statewide initiative, the Great Michigan Read. This year’s selection, Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights,...
View ArticleUnions, politics, and right-to-work
With the passage of so called right-to-work laws in Indiana, some Michigan lawmakers are now calling for those laws in Michigan.Lawmakers in support of right-to-work laws say they’ll make Michigan a...
View ArticleCommentary: Today's Detroit compared to 60 years ago
Sixty years ago today, Detroit was the fifth largest city in the nation, vibrant, rich and powerful. The city wouldn’t begin losing people till the first freeways opened up in the next year.
View ArticleShipwreck discovered in Lake Michigan off the coast of Grand Haven
A shipwreck diving group discovered what it believes is a wreck of a 19th century vessel off the coast of Grand Haven. The discovery was made last October, but announced today.The Grand Rapids Press...
View ArticleStateside: It's the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812
There's a huge party happening right now on Detroit's Riverfront!It's the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.The War of 1812 was when Great Britain and the new United States of America slugged it out...
View ArticleHelping Americans better understand history and civics
Schools across Michigan have wrapped up a week of activities designed to help students better understand America’s founding principles.Michael Warren is an Oakland County Circuit Court Judge and...
View ArticleMichigan men unearth pieces of downed WWII-era plane
CASCO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Four men say they have unearthed pieces of a World War II-era fighter plane in a southeastern Michigan farm field.Jim Clary, his brother, Ben, and two men from the Michigan...
View ArticleThe Jemima Code uncovers real life of African-American cooks
For many people, the name Aunt Jemima immediately brings a certain image to mind - pancakes anyone? The image -- with the broad smile, round face, and hair wrapped in a bandana -- is powerful, and...
View ArticleHamtramck is no stranger to hardship, according to a city native
One of the cities that has been in the headlines of late is Hamtramck. The 2.1 square mile city within the city of Detroit is facing a financial emergency and the prospect of once again being under the...
View ArticleThe "golden era" of state capitol building
Michigan Radio's Lester Graham put together this slideshow about the construction of Michigan's State Capitol in Lansing. After the Civil War, many state capitols were built. Graham reports domes were...
View ArticleProduce in the Motor City (audio slide show)
Changing Gears reporter Kate Davidson put together this look at the Detroit Produce Terminal. The Terminal was built in 1929 by a railroad company. Produce was shipped in by rail and wholesalers bid on...
View ArticleWhat lies under the farm fields? (audio slideshow)
A few years back, we at the Environment Report did a comprehensive series called, "The Ten Threats to the Great Lakes." Doing our best to make it comprehensive, we broke each of the Ten Threats into...
View ArticleThe Day the Music Died
Fifty-two years ago today, a plane crashed in a cornfield outside Mason city, Iowa, killing three musicians, including Buddy Holly.An article from WLFI in Lafayette, Indiana, sets up the story:Three up...
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