Terry Funk, WWE wrestling icon, dies at 79
Funk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Michigan's Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler
Michigan's Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the NCAA heavyweight championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's top college wrestler.
'It's Like A Modern Day Sparta, They Train These Kids Up To Be Fighters': Alzo Slade On Showtime's 'Vice' & Wrestling In Russia
The VICE correspondent explains why Russia has become a hot bed for top flight wrestlers and mixed martial artists.
WWE's NXT Vs. AEW: New Wednesday Night Ratings Battle Kicks Off This Fall
Wrestling writer and radio host Bryan Alvarez weighs in on the new "Wednesday Night Wars" coming this fall between WWE's NXT and All Elite Wrestling.
Best Upcoming Pro Wrestling Shows Near Detroit
Check out this list for the best upcoming pro wrestling shows near Detroit.
Michigan Schools Getting Opportunity To Merge Sports Teams
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is making it easier to build some teams with students from two or more schools.
Community Rallies Behind Wrestling Coach Who Was Fired
More than 30 former wrestlers are supporting him.
NFL Logos Recreated Using Wrestlers; Lions Wrestler Might 'Shock' You [PHOTO]
The hapless Lions couldn't even get a cool wrestler, they were given "The Shockmaster."
Royal Oak High School Student Files Lawsuit Over Sign Language In Wrestling
Lawyers for the deaf student say the rules aren't fair, since he must look to the interpreter while his opponent can hear a coach shouting guidance.
Female Metro Detroit High School Wrestler Wins 100 Matches
Marina Goocher's 100 wins were all against male opponents.
Best Wrestling Entrance You May Ever See [VIDEO]
One thing that will always be a staple of pro wrestlers is their entrance music.
Is 'River Dance' The Best Way To Celebrate Winning A Wrestling Match? [BLOG]
A wrestler from Azerbaijani manages to pin his opponent and do some sort of River Dance
Video Shows Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Is Not A Great Wrestler
Where would we be without YouTube?
Officials: Brawl At Wrestling Meet Leads To Arrest
Officials say a brawl involving referees and spectators during a weekend youth wrestling meet in Michigan led to one arrest.
How Can You Remove Wrestling From The Olympics?
In a shocking move this past Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee eliminated wrestling from the 25 core sports in the 2020 Olympic Games, taking away a sport steeped in history, proven in competition and worn with pride on the sleeves of its athletes.
'George The Animal Steele' Writing Book About His Life
He was a successful teacher and coach during the week -- and moonlighted as a pro wrestler. Now, 75-year-old Madison Heights native Jim Myers is penning a book about himself and his alter ego, "George The Animal Steele".
Stoney and Bill's Mt. Rushmore Of Wrestlers
'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dies In Car Accident
One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time died today. TMZ reports that Macho Man had a heart attack while driving causing him to crash.
Michigan Woman First Ever In Wrestling Hall of Fame
The 79-year-old Joy Davids of Madison Heights will be the first woman to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
"CM Punk" Talks WWE At WWJ
The biggest names in the WWE go to the mat Monday night at Joe Louis Arena for "Monday Night Raw!"
The Morning Show - John Cena
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Detroit Historical Society partners with Bedrock Detroit to showcase Book Tower
The installation, which is located in the Book Tower lobby on Washington Boulevard, will tell the building's 100-year history with photos, maps, and newspaper clippings.
Oakland County Sheriff seeing increase in high-end home break-ins
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said high-end homes are being targeted by thieves.
City gives OK to begin repairs on Eastern Market building after partial collapse
The City of Detroit officials have given the OK for contractors to re-enter and stabilize the Del Bene building on Russell Street after it partially collapsed this month.
Michigan judges ordered to honor pronouns of parties in court
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use or by "other respectful means.".
El Niño set to bring warmer winter to Michigan
When it comes to forecasting the winter, there is a trick up the sleeves of meteorologists to help figure out how the season may evolve overall.
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UAW President Shawn Fain to make another announcement Friday
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to announce the next steps regarding the 2023 UAW strikes against the Big Three, which could mean announcing additional strike targets.
Trump to speak with UAW members in Michigan
A day after Joe Biden made history by becoming the first sitting president to join a picket line, former President Donald Trump is heading to Michigan to speak with autoworkers.
Detroit Historical Society partners with Bedrock Detroit to showcase Book Tower
The installation, which is located in the Book Tower lobby on Washington Boulevard, will tell the building's 100-year history with photos, maps, and newspaper clippings.
El Niño set to bring warmer winter to Michigan
When it comes to forecasting the winter, there is a trick up the sleeves of meteorologists to help figure out how the season may evolve overall.
Oakland County Sheriff seeing increase in high-end home break-ins
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said high-end homes are being targeted by thieves.
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2023 UAW strike: Shawn Fain to make another announcement Friday
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to announce the next steps regarding the 2023 UAW strikes against the Big Three, which could mean announcing additional strike targets.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Striking UAW workers react to President Biden visiting picket lines
President Joe Biden visited striking UAW workers at a General Motors plant in Van Buren Township.
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
Police say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries.
UAW workers prepare for visits from Biden, Trump to Detroit
President Joe Biden will be visiting Michigan on Tuesday to support striking UAW workers, while former President Donald Trump will also be visiting Metro Detroit on Wednesday.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Michigan caricature artist celebrates individuality
Many businesses struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some found creative ways to thrive. Michigan artist Robert Bauer did just that.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
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Michigan judges ordered to honor pronouns of parties in court
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use or by "other respectful means.".
Michigan State officially fires Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment allegations
Michigan State University officially fired head football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
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More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Michigan to receive $3 million for youth mental health services
The funding comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration which is a branch of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
Spotting the signs of anxiety and stress in the classroom
It isn't unusual to see kids who are feeling uneasy or anxious during the school year.
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Detroit Lions seek to take early control of NFC North by beating Green Bay Packers for 4th straight time
The Detroit Lions knocked the Green Bay Packers out of playoff contention the previous time they visited Lambeau Field.
Michigan State officially fires Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment allegations
Michigan State University officially fired head football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Detroit Tigers bring 1-0 series lead over Kansas City Royals into game 2
The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 1-0.
Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
Akil Baddoo and Parker Meadows hit consecutive homers to lead off a four-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's fires baseball coach Matt Petry for violating employee conduct policy
Orchard Lake St. Mary's has fired Matt Petry, the school's longtime baseball coach and director of admissions, for violating the school's employee conduct policy.
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Michigan Matters: Where are the Female CEOs in Michigan?
With over 50 percent of Michigan's population being female and most working outside the home, an all-star lineup of experts --- Carey Oven, Leslie Murphy, Carla Bailo, and Terry Barclay appear to provide an update of how women are faring in corporate America.
Michigan Matters - Region gears up for electric opportunities
Massive change is underway as the move to electric continues to unfold.
Michigan Matters - Focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appears to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched in Ann Arbor to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
Michigan Matters - Author! Author! Noted Writers Take Center Stage
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters - Detroit's future getting a reboot through startups
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
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Expert discusses the WGA deal that ended the writers' strike
Reed Alexander, correspondent for Insider Business, discusses the WGA's deal that ended the writers' strike.
UAW local vice president discusses visits by President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump
Luigi Gjokaj, vice president of UAW Local 51, discusses the visits by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Oakland County Sheriff seeing increase in high-end home break-ins
There is a growing concern in Oakland County, as high-end homes are being targeted by thieves, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office says.
Detroit Black Film Festival runs through October 1
The fourth annual Detroit Black Film Festival runs through Oct. 1 and celebrates the rich diversity and talent within the Black film community.
NEXT Weather Forecast from Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey 9-27-23
Rain and cool air continues Thursday before the summer warmth swings through starting this weekend.