Burger King’s next conquest: Hot dog king
NEW YORK (AP) – Burger King is looking for a new crown: Hot Dog King. The Miami-based chain says it plans to put hot dogs on its menu nationally for the first time, starting Feb. 23.
NRF forecasts retail sales growth of 3.1 percent in 2016
NEW YORK (AP) – The National Retail Federation is forecasting retail spending growth of 3.1 percent in 2016, a slowdown from the group’s annual estimate a year ago.
Eagles band members to honor Glenn Frey at Grammys
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Singer and songwriter Jackson Browne will join members of the Eagles in a tribute to the band’s founding member Glenn Frey during Monday’s 58th annual Grammy Awards.
New Potter play coming out in book form
NEW YORK (AP) – The new Harry Potter play will become a new Harry Potter book.
HBO Now has 800,000 paying subscribers since April launch
NEW YORK (AP) – HBO Now has gained about 800,000 paying subscribers since it launched on Apple TV in April, contributing significantly to the 2.7 million net new HBO customers in the latest quarter.
Thompson IV, Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan 71-56
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) – James Thompson IV hit 7 of 13 field goals and finished with 19 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, while Brandon Nazione added 16 and 11 to help Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan
No. 18 Purdue beats No. 8 Michigan State 82-81 in OT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Raphael Davis made one of two free throws with 4.6 seconds left in overtime Tuesday night to help No. 18 Purdue pull off an 82-81 upset over No. 8 Michigan State.
California court throws out caddie lawsuit against PGA Tour
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Caddies have lost their class-action lawsuit against the PGA Tour claiming they were forced to wear bibs that made them “human billboards.”
J.D. Martinez, Tigers finalize $18.5 million, 2-year deal
DETROIT (AP) – J.D. Martinez and the Detroit Tigers have finalized their $18.5 million, two-year contract, a deal that avoided salary arbitration.
Joe Ledezma
Joe Ledezma, age 56 of Cedar Hill, Tx, formerly of Deckerville, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Apsey Funeral Home in Deckerville where
Lois Theobald
Lois Theobald, age 83 of Deckerville, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Deckerville United Methodist Church. Visitation at the Apsey Funeral Home in
Unlicensed dog owners to be charged after fatal mauling
(PORT HURON) — Prosecutors are charging two Port Huron dog owners with having unlicensed dogs in connection with the fatal mauling of a 22-year-old woman.
Lexington woman sentenced in case of deadly car crash
(SANDUSKY) — The 22-year old Lexington woman charged in the fatal October 2014 crash that killed two Sanilac County teens has been sentenced to prison.
Authorities seize $22,500 worth of cocaine from Port Huron home
(PORT HURON) — St. Clair County Drug Task Force officers seized a total of $22,500 worth of cocaine during a drug raid Tuesday night that started with a traffic stop.
Former Superintendent charged with armed robbery will go to trial
(PORT HURON) — The accused Brockway Township Tri-County Bank robber waived his preliminary exam Tuesday in St. Clair County District Court.
Suicidal man prompts closure of Blue Water Bridge
(PORT HURON) — Traffic was stopped on the Blue Water Bridge connecting Port Huron with Canada Tuesday afternoon as rescue crews safely removed a suicidal man.