Articles tagged with park
Mon, May 21, 2012
Astros blast Cubs with home run power
HOUSTON, TX (WKZO) - The Houston Astros haven't had much luck in any area of the game this season. The 'Stros are spending their ...
Sat, May 19, 2012
LISTEN: Verlander two outs short of perfection, blanks Pirates at home
Note: For an end of game Tigers score update, text SCORES to 80373
DETROIT (WKZO) – Justin Verlander’s third career perfect game may have ...
Thu, May 17, 2012
Oklahoma park accused of letting kids play with tigers
By Steve Olafson
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Humane Society of the United States is accusing an Oklahoma exotic animal park of allowing children to ...
Sun, May 13, 2012
Harry Potter theme park heads to Japan
From WENN.com
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Osaka will feature a reconstruction of the enchanted Hogwarts school, as ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Harry Potter theme park heads to Japan
From WENN.com
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Osaka will feature a reconstruction of the enchanted Hogwarts school, as ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Carl Beane, "Voice of Fenway Park," dies
BOSTON (Reuters) - - Carl Beane, the longtime "Voice of Fenway Park," died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while driving and then crashing his ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
The Milham Park Golf Course gets a liquor license
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- There will be an added extra attraction when golfers head out to Milham Park, Kalamazoo’s most popular municipal golf course this ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
LISTEN: Big bats and bullpen pull through for Tigers in finale over White Sox
Note: For an end of game Tigers score, text SCORES to 80373
DETROIT (WKZO) – The Tiger offense took turns beating up on Chicago’s ...
Sat, May 05, 2012
Detroit's bullpen rocked by Dunn in the ninth
Note: For an end of game Tigers score update, text SCORES to 80373
DETROIT (WKZO) – Adam Dunn showed off the power the White Sox ...
Sun, April 29, 2012
Michael Landon memorial plaque back on display in park
The Little House on the Prairie star lost his battle with cancer in 1991, aged 54, and his widow Cindy decided to keep his ...
Sat, April 28, 2012
Michael Landon memorial plaque back on display in park
The Little House on the Prairie star lost his battle with cancer in 1991, aged 54, and his widow Cindy decided to keep his ...
Fri, April 27, 2012
Michael Landon memorial plaque back on display in park
The Little House on the Prairie star lost his battle with cancer in 1991, aged 54, and his widow Cindy decided to keep his ...
Tue, April 24, 2012
LISTEN: Tigers provide wake-up call to sleeping Seattle batters
(DETROIT, MI)(WKZO) - It must be something about Comerica Park that makes the Seattle Mariners happy- and whatever it is, the Detroit Tigers would ...
Thu, April 19, 2012
Famed Fenway Park becomes hot prop of political campaigns
By Samuel P. Jacobs
(Reuters) - Legendary Boston baseball venue Fenway Park has been a theater of drama and heartbreak for Red Sox fans in ...
Wed, April 11, 2012
South Korea conservatives win parliamentary poll, boost for Park
By Ju-min Park
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's ruling conservative party has clung on to a parliamentary majority, losing less seats than forecast and ...
Sat, April 07, 2012
Motown's dynamic duo tees off on Red Sox
DETROIT (WKZO) – The Detroit Tigers hosted their own homerun derby on Josh Beckett Saturday, pounding the Boston Red Sox in the second of three ...
Wed, April 04, 2012
WATCH LIVE: Tigers Opening Day in the 'D'; LIVE post-game interviews; 'The Yard' from Comerica Park LIVE @ 6PM
Live video for mobile from UstreamDETROIT (WKZO) -- WKZO is taking to the streets of downtown Detroit Thursday for complete ...
Wed, April 04, 2012
Ansari mows lawns in Central Park
The Parks and Recreation star plays bureaucrat Tom Haverford in the hit comedy, set in a fictional Indiana parks department, and he put his ...
Tue, April 03, 2012
Ansari mows lawns in Central Park
The Parks and Recreation star plays bureaucrat Tom Haverford in the hit comedy, set in a fictional Indiana parks department, and he put his ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
GOP Debates: 'South Park' Style
Jon Stewart may have had it up to his eyeballs with the GOP debates, but South Park is just getting started. The March 28 ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
Pure Michigan, Tigers to make major announcement at Comerica Park Friday
DETROIT (WKZO) -- The Detroit Tigers are partnering with Pure Michigan to make what they are calling a 'major announcement' on Friday. No more details ...
Tue, March 27, 2012
GOP Debates: 'South Park' Style
Jon Stewart may have had it up to his eyeballs with the GOP debates, but South Park is just getting started. The March 28 ...
Tue, March 27, 2012
GOP Debates: 'South Park' Style
Jon Stewart may have had it up to his eyeballs with the GOP debates, but South Park is just getting started. The March 28 ...
Sat, March 24, 2012
Freedom of Religion Rally held in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Just days before "Obamacare" will go to the Supreme Court, on the second anniversary of health care reform, protesters gathered in 7 ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
Police eject Occupy protestors from N.Y. park, arrest six
By Barbara Goldberg
NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 100 protestors from the reawakened Occupy Wall Street movement were ejected from Union Square Park early ...
Sat, March 17, 2012
Dozens arrested at Occupy's 6-month anniversary rally
By Chris Francescani
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested during the weekend as police cleared New York's Zuccotti ...
Thu, March 15, 2012
Renner's puppy dies at baseball park
The Hurt Locker star's business partner, who was babysitting Franklin, took the pooch to his nephew's Little League game in Los Angeles ...
Mon, March 12, 2012
Public meeting scheduled for Monday night to discuss Fountain of the Pioneers refurbishment
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- A public meeting on plans to refurbish the Fountain of the Pioneers in Bronson Park is planned for this evening in Kalamazoo ...
Thu, March 08, 2012
Two skiers die in Grand Teton National Park avalanche
By Ruffin Prevost
CODY, Wyoming (Reuters) - The bodies of two well-known local skiers who died in a back country avalanche in the mountains of ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Missing 91-Year-Old Man Found
OAK PARK (WKZO) -- A 91-year-old Kalamazoo man who was missing for almost 24 hours has been found. Michigan State Police pulled over a vehicle ...
Sun, February 26, 2012
Exclusive: Universal in early talks on China park, joint venture
By Ronald Grover
(Reuters) - Tianjin, China's sixth-largest city, has held preliminary talks with Comcast Corp's NBC Universal about a joint venture to ...
Tue, February 21, 2012
Blur to play London's Hyde Park at Olympics closing
LONDON (Reuters) - British band Blur will headline a concert in London's Hyde Park that coincides with the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games ...
Tue, February 07, 2012
Trappers scour Texas park after mountain lion attack
By Jim Forsyth
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The National Park Service on Tuesday was scouring the sprawling Big Bend National Park in West Texas following ...
Sun, January 29, 2012
Economic protester tased at park near White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Park police used a Taser to subdue an anti-Wall Street protester during an arrest at a park near the White House on ...
Fri, January 27, 2012
Occupy protesters barred from camping in DC squares
By Ian Simpson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Park Service will bar Occupy DC protesters from camping in the two parks where have been living ...
Thu, January 26, 2012
Tigers Prince Fielder: "I'm excited to be here and I can't wait to get it going"
DETROIT, MI (WKZO) The prince is home. After missing out by one pick on an 18-year-old Prince Fielder in the 2002 Major League Baseball ...
Tue, January 24, 2012
Hope fades for four missing at Mount Rainier, Park Service says
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Chances are slim of finding four people alive who have been missing since last week on Mount Rainier in Washington state as ...
Wed, January 18, 2012
Slick Serena swats aside Strycova to advance
By Peter Rutherford
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams said before the start of the Australian Open that even with just two warm-up matches under her ...
Tue, January 17, 2012
Falla batters Fish in Melbourne
By Nick Mulvenney
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American number one Mardy Fish crashed out of the Australian Open on Wednesday, beaten 7-6 6-3 7-6 by Alejandro ...
Tue, January 17, 2012
Serena bugged by rusty return at Melbourne Park
By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A rusty and agitated Serena Williams grimaced her way through an attack of swooping bugs to resume her domination ...
Thu, January 12, 2012
Djokovic to play Italy's Lorenzo first up at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic will kick off his Australian Open title defense with a first-round match against 108th-ranked Italian Paolo Lorenzo ...
Thu, January 12, 2012
Governor Determines Financial Emergency in Highland Park School District
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder determines that the Highland Park School District is in the midst of a financial emergency.
A ten member financial review ...
Wed, January 11, 2012
Barriers lifted at Occupy Wall St park in New York
By Michelle Nichols
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters assembled in a New York park on Wednesday, cheered by the overnight ...
Tue, January 10, 2012
Thousands honor slain Mt Rainier park ranger
By Laura L. Myers
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Thousands gathered in Washington state on Tuesday to honor a park ranger killed in Mt. Rainier National Park ...
Sun, January 01, 2012
Mount Rainier body confirmed as suspected gunman
By Laura Myers
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A body found face down in the snow at Mount Rainier National Park is that of an Iraq war ...
Sat, December 24, 2011
"Theme Park 2.0" features pricey, high-tech attractions
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - Investment in theme parks and cutting-edge attractions along the lines of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at ...
Tue, December 20, 2011
Candlestick Park stadium outages delay 49ers game
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers' home-field 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, televised live on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" broadcast, was ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
VIDEO: WMU, Little Ceasars Bowl hold Comerica Park Luncheon
DETROIT (WKZO) -- The Western Michigan University Football team began it's preperation for the 2011 Little Ceasars Bowl with a press conference in Detroit ...
Tue, December 06, 2011
Hollywood conjures up Harry Potter theme park
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Harry Potter is going Hollywood with a new theme park based at Universal Studios that will feature a Hogwarts castle as ...
Tue, November 29, 2011
NY MTA may turn idle subway station into a park
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering a proposal to build an underground park at a subway station partly idled ...
Thu, November 24, 2011
Thailand's surreal industrial park: crocodiles but no chips
By Ploy Ten Kate
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Knee-deep in foul-smelling water, workers are piling office equipment, documents and food onto fiber boats that ferry ...
Sat, November 19, 2011
Police clear Oakland protest camp without incident
By Laird Harrison
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Police on Sunday cleared anti-Wall Street protesters from a vacant lot and public park in Oakland, California, a ...
Tue, November 15, 2011
Isaacs impressed with Potter park
The British actor, who played villain Lucius Malfoy in the Potter films, visited the place for the first time last week (ends11Nov11) and was ...
Mon, November 07, 2011
First Look at Bill Murray as FDR in 'Hyde Park on the Hudson'
Director Roger Mitchell spent an entire year trying to court the reclusive Bill Murray into starring in his FDR biopic Hyde Park on the ...
Sun, November 06, 2011
First Look at Bill Murray as FDR in 'Hyde Park on the Hudson'
Director Roger Mitchell spent an entire year trying to court the reclusive Bill Murray into starring in his FDR biopic Hyde Park on the ...
Sat, November 05, 2011
First Look at Bill Murray as FDR in 'Hyde Park on the Hudson'
Director Roger Mitchell spent an entire year trying to court the reclusive Bill Murray into starring in his FDR biopic Hyde Park on the ...
Mon, October 31, 2011
Spielberg excited about Jurassic Park IV
The director's 1993 monster hit, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum and based on the book by Michael Crichton, spawned two sequels. However ...
Sun, October 30, 2011
Spielberg excited about Jurassic Park IV
The director's 1993 monster hit, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum and based on the book by Michael Crichton, spawned two sequels. However ...
Sat, October 29, 2011
Spielberg excited about Jurassic Park IV
The director's 1993 monster hit, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum and based on the book by Michael Crichton, spawned two sequels. However ...
Fri, October 28, 2011
Spielberg excited about Jurassic Park IV
The director's 1993 monster hit, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum and based on the book by Michael Crichton, spawned two sequels. However ...
Wed, October 19, 2011
NYCC 2011: 'Good Vibes', DC Animation, 'Robot Chicken' and 'South Park'
NYCC offered a premiere of the pilot episode of MTV's Good Vibes, a "new kid in town/fish out of water" story created ...
Tue, October 18, 2011
NYCC 2011: 'Good Vibes', DC Animation, 'Robot Chicken' and 'South Park'
NYCC offered a premiere of the pilot episode of MTV's Good Vibes, a "new kid in town/fish out of water" story created ...
Thu, October 13, 2011
After devastating fire, Texans vow to rebuild park and community
By Corrie MacLaggan
BASTROP, Texas (Reuters) - Bastrop calls itself the Heart of the Lost Pines, but now the Texas state park is the place ...
Tue, October 11, 2011
About 175 arrested early Sunday in Chicago protest
By Roy Strom
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Police arrested around 175 demonstrators at a nascent protest camp in a downtown Chicago park early on Sunday, hauling ...
Tue, October 04, 2011
Grand Haven Gun Club Closed Over Stray Bullets
GRAND HAVEN (WKZO) -- Neighbors of an Ottawa County gun club say stray bullets are a common sight on their properties. Residents of a subdivision ...
Tue, October 04, 2011
Park base helps anti-Wall Street protest endure
By Basil Katz
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anti-Wall Street protesters seem to have made a serendipitous choice by picking a small park in lower Manhattan ...
Sat, September 24, 2011
Bear attacks Idaho bow hunter near Yellowstone park
By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A bear, possibly a grizzly, attacked an Idaho elk hunter armed with a bow and arrows who may ...
Tue, September 20, 2011
Disney, Cameron to create theme-park "Avatar"
By Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Moviegoers pining for a return to the lush moon of Pandora in James Cameron's film "Avatar" will ...
Tue, September 20, 2011
Disney, Cameron to create theme-park "Avatar"
By Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Moviegoers pining for a return to the lush moon of Pandora in James Cameron's film "Avatar" will ...
Wed, September 07, 2011
Mount McKinley climbers to face steeper park fee
By Yereth Rosen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Climbing Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, will be costlier next year under a rule issued on ...
Mon, September 05, 2011
Binder Park Zoo Director Greg Geise to Retire April 1st, 2012
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO) -- The long time director at the Binder Park Zoo has announced he will be retiring, but not until next spring ...
Mon, August 29, 2011
Grizzly killed Yellowstone hiker found dead in park
By Ruffin Prevost
CODY, Wyo (Reuters) - A hiker found dead on a backcountry trail in Yellowstone National Park last week was killed by a ...
Sat, August 20, 2011
Park along Texas, Mexico border sees boost from partnership
By Benjamin Wermund
MARFA, Texas (Reuters) - Dwindling funding and resources to protect wildlife, maintain historic structures and keep out invasive species have put America ...
Fri, August 19, 2011
Big Series, round 2 - Tigers vs. Indians
DETROIT, MI (WKZO) - Detroit and Cleveland, round 2, beginning Friday night at Comerica Park. The Indians trail the Tigers by a game and a ...
Wed, August 17, 2011
Black Eyed Peas reschedule Central Park concert
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop music stars The Black Eyed Peas have rescheduled their "Concert 4 NYC" to September 30 after extreme weather in June ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Bodies Recovered from Saugatuck Dunes State Park
LAKESHORE, MI (WKZO) -- They have now recovered both bodies lost off Saugatuck Dunes State park earlier this week.
22 year old Bradley stoner’s ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
King Abdullah hopes to beam up Star trek fans to Jordan with theme park
The royal, who reportedly filmed a cameo for a 1990s episode of Star Trek: Voyager, is the main money man behind the development in ...
Sun, August 07, 2011
King Abdullah hopes to beam up Star trek fans to Jordan with theme park
The royal, who reportedly filmed a cameo for a 1990s episode of Star Trek: Voyager, is the main money man behind the development in ...
Sat, August 06, 2011
King Abdullah hopes to beam up Star trek fans to Jordan with theme park
The royal, who reportedly filmed a cameo for a 1990s episode of Star Trek: Voyager, is the main money man behind the development in ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
Escaped peacock returns to New York's Central Park Zoo
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A mischievous peacock that escaped from New York City's Central Park Zoo was back home on Wednesday after temporarily taking ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
Man completes 92-mile run of Alaska's Denali park road
By Yereth Rosen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - An avid marathon racer braved a mostly gravel surface, a sore hip and a close encounter with a ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
Man completes 92-mile run of Alaska's Denali park road
By Yereth Rosen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - An avid marathon racer braved a mostly gravel surface, a sore hip and a close encounter with a ...
Fri, July 22, 2011
Spielberg plans return trip to "Jurassic Park"
By R.T. Watson
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Twenty years after his Velociraptors and T.rex ruled Jurassic Park, director Steven Spielberg says the maneaters ...
Mon, July 11, 2011
Double amputee's theme park death reignites regulatory fight
By Eric Johnson
BUFFALO, New York (Reuters) - As investigators work to determine how a double-amputee veteran fell to his death from a New York ...
Tue, June 21, 2011
Grants to Add Bathroom, Shelter at LaCrone Park, Improvement to Woods Lake in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) -- Kalamazoo has just made improvements to LaCrone Park, adding a playground and other amenities, and now they have money to make ...
Tue, June 14, 2011
Wildfire prompts closure of New Mexico national park
By Dennis Carroll
SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - A brush fire that has torched 16,000 acres of high desert in southeastern New Mexico ...
Sun, June 05, 2011
Man Drowns at Robert Morris Park in Comstock Township
KALAMAZOO, Mi (WKZO) - A man who only recently moved to Michigan from Mississippi has reportedly drowned in Campbell Lake in Kalamazoo County. It happened ...
Fri, June 03, 2011
Kid Rock Plans Comerica Park Concert
DETROIT, Mich (WLMI) Kid Rock is returning to Comerica Park in Detroit for at least one concert this summer. The singer paddleboarded across the ...
Thu, May 26, 2011
The Tigers Yesterday Afternoon Had Their Third Rainout At Comerica Park
The rainouts are stacking up for the Tigers with another one maybe on the way for today by the looks of things in Detroit ...
Fri, May 20, 2011
New Lighting System at Rose Park Damaged by Car
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Less than a week after the new lighting system at the Rose Park War Memorial was dedicated, a hit and run driver ...
Fri, May 20, 2011
The Tiger’s Rally Last Night At Fenway Park Was Wasted
The Tigers wasted plenty of scoring chances last night inBoston, where the Red Sox beatDetroit4-to-3 on Carl Crawford’s walk-off RBI single in the ...
Mon, May 16, 2011
The Tiger’s Game With The Royals Yesterday At Comerica Park Was Rained Out
It took rain to cool off the Tigers, who watched the showers inDetroitwipe out their attempt yesterday to stretch their winning streak to eight ...
Wed, May 11, 2011
Cruz and Depp's South Park prank
The actors are both big fans of the comedy series and after losing a bet with Depp, Cruz had to perform an odd forfeit ...
Mon, May 09, 2011
Greinke Makes Miller Park Debut Tonight
Milwaukee, Wi (WSAU) Normally, a 2-and-8 road trip won’t exactly fill the ballpark when the team comes home. But the Milwaukee Brewers are ...
Thu, April 28, 2011
Beckham's weekend: From royal wedding to Pizza Hut Park
By Simon Evans
MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham will fly back across the Atlantic after attending Friday's royal wedding in time to play for ...
Tue, April 05, 2011
Detroit Based TV Show Vacates Highland Park Studio
(Highland Park, MI) -- With the future of the show "Detroit 1-8-7" up in the air, ABC is vacating the studio space in Highland Park ...
Mon, April 04, 2011
Brewers falter in Miller Park opener
MILWAUKEE (TSN-WSAU) Chris Narveson threw six scoreless innings and Rickie Weeks hit a solo home run in the third but the Brewers bullpen couldn ...
Fri, April 01, 2011
Bill Murray Set To Play FDR In 'Hyde Park On The Hudson'
Bill Murray is the man. He doesn't have an agent, his lawyer basically signs contracts for him and if you want to reach ...
Fri, March 25, 2011
VIDEO: Rally in Bronson Park for Middle Class
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) –- Students, seniors, and union workers are among the protestors gathered in Bronson Park to demonstrate disapproval of Governor Rick Snyder. Watch below.
Thu, March 24, 2011
Noontime Rally Friday in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO (WKZO/WSJM) -- Union reps, students, gay rights advocates, and seniors will be joining forces for a rally in Kalamazoo this Friday.
They're ...
Tue, March 22, 2011
"South Park" creators score raves on Broadway
By Christine Kearney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A satirical Broadway show about Mormons who travel from Utah to Uganda by the creators of "South Park ...
Sat, March 19, 2011
Miniature train derails at park, killing 6-year-old child
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - A miniature train at a South Carolina park derailed and overturned on Saturday, killing a 6-year-old child and injuring at ...
Mon, February 28, 2011
Man sentenced to 25 years in jail over South Park threats
Zachary Adam Chesser, 21, pleaded guilty in October (10) to urging viewers to attack producers of the programme by posting their home addresses online ...
Thu, February 24, 2011
Man gets 25 years in jail for "South Park" threats
By Paul Bond
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A Virginia man who encouraged the murder of Matt Stone and Trey Parker over an episode of ...
Tue, February 08, 2011
The Tigers Are Packing Up Their Equipment At Comerica Park To Head To Florida
The Tigers have come to terms with eight players, including pitcher Phil Coke. Coke, who is expected to join the starting rotation this season ...
Fri, February 04, 2011
Facebook to unveil Menlo Park campus next week
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook, which turned seven on Friday, already needs new offices.
The world's largest social network invited reporters to an event ...
Thu, January 27, 2011
Yellowstone Park managers release 62 buffalo
By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Yellowstone National Park managers released 62 buffalo from a holding pen on Thursday, putting to rest animal advocates ...
Wed, January 26, 2011
Proposal unveiled for revamped Gateway Arch park
By Bruce Olson
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - An ambitious proposal was unveiled on Wednesday that would send a swinging aerial gondola across the Mississippi River ...
Tue, January 18, 2011
Oldest elephant in North America dies at theme park
By Alex Dobuzinskis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taj, the oldest elephant in North America, has died at age 71 at a California theme park, after ...
Tue, January 18, 2011
Federer to face French nemesis at Melbourne Park
By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer's bid for a fifth Australian Open title gets serious on Wednesday with a second round clash ...
Mon, January 17, 2011
Federer fireworks warm up Melbourne Park
By Nick Mulvenney
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer fired up the Australian Open with a blistering start to his title defense on Monday, bringing some ...
Fri, January 14, 2011
Nadal the deserving favorite at Melbourne Park: Federer
By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal's possession of three grand slams makes him the deserving favorite to win the Australian Open, arch-rival ...
Fri, January 07, 2011
Yellowstone National Park set visitor record in 2010
By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Americans economizing amid financial uncertainty and stable gas prices helped push visitor numbers at Yellowstone National Park to ...
Wed, January 05, 2011
Park Service declares 17 free days for 2011
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans will be able to commemorate several national holidays with a fee-free trip to one of the country's national parks, the ...
Tue, January 04, 2011
Felton's holiday Potter theme park visit
The British actor, who found fame playing boy wizard Draco Malfoy in the movie franchise, opened the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal ...
Fri, November 26, 2010
Black Friday Shoppers Pack Bay Park Square Mall
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WTAQ) - On Black Friday, consumers went bargain hunting throughout Wisconsin.
The parking lot was jammed at 4:50 a.m. Friday at ...
Tue, November 23, 2010
Bay Park Square Mall Gearing Up For Black Friday
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WTAQ) - With a crush of shoppers ready to take advantage of sales locally, officials at Bay Park Square Mall are preparing for ...
Fri, November 19, 2010
Park Chan-wook May Direct Carey Mulligan and Jodie Foster in 'Stoker'
There are few directors that deal with emotional trauma quite like Park Chan-wook. The director, responsible for ""The Vengeance Trilogy"" -- comprised of the modern ...
Thu, November 18, 2010
Games-Sun shines over Park at Asian Games
By Ian Ransom
GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - China's Sun Yang ripped up Park Tae-hwan's fairytale book at the Asian Games on Thursday with ...
Wed, November 17, 2010
South Park creators sued for infringement
The song What What (In the Butt) by Samwell became a viral phenomenon in 2007 when it racked up over 33 million views on ...
Tue, November 16, 2010
Dolly Parton theme park wins top industry award
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Dolly Parton, her signature extreme hourglass figure firmly intact at age 64, accepted the amusement park industry's ...
Tue, November 16, 2010
"Marine Boy" Park scoops second pool gold
By Meg Shen and James Pomfret
GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan added to his bumper medal haul by storming to his ...
Mon, November 15, 2010
"South Park" sued for stealing music video in 2008
By Eriq Gardner
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Less than a month after "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker were forced to apologize ...
Thu, October 28, 2010
Michigan's First Governor Reburied Again At Capitol Park
(Detroit, MI) -- Michigan's first governor Stevens T. Mason is finally at rest again after officials buried his remains for a third time yesterday ...
Wed, October 27, 2010
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington trapped in "Saw 3D"
By Zorianna Kit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chester Bennington is best known as one of the lead singers of rock band Linkin Park, but this ...
Wed, October 27, 2010
South Park creators apologise for stealing dialogue
The episode titled Insheeption, which aired in the U.S. on Wednesday (20Oct10), poked fun at summer blockbuster Inception and featured similar wording to ...
Mon, October 25, 2010
Man admits threatening South Park bosses
Zachary Adam Chessers, 20, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (20Oct10) to urging viewers to attack producers of the show by posting their home addresses online ...
Sun, October 24, 2010
"South Park" duo apologize for accidental copying
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The creators of "South Park" have apologized to the makers of a CollegeHumor video for using dialogue from the Web ...
Thu, October 14, 2010
State Trooper Kills Armed Gunman At Mobile Home Park
(Hope Twp., MI) -- A state trooper fatally shot an armed Barry County man yesterday morning, who was threatening to kill himself and others at ...
Sat, October 09, 2010
Acting Classes Slated for Park Theatre
(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Lakeshore’s reputation as a film making haven may be enhanced by yesterday’s announcement that the Kurt Dreyer ...
Tue, October 05, 2010
Linkin Park's Bennington says new album shows maturity
By Zorianna Kit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If there is one thing about fatherhood, it makes most men mature fast and that idea holds true ...
Sat, October 02, 2010
Park sets MLB win mark for Asian-born pitchers
MIAMI (Reuters) - South Korean Park Chan-ho threw three innings of shutout relief to notch the win in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-1 decision over the ...
Fri, October 01, 2010
30K Expected to Attend Farm Aid at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Over 30-thousand people are expected to show up for the 25th annual Farm Aid concert Saturday at Milwaukee’s Miller Park ...
Wed, September 08, 2010
Hoffman hits milestone at Miller Park
He's saved more games than anyone in Major League history and on Tuesday night, 42 year old Trevor Hoffman hit a milestone, recording ...
Wed, September 08, 2010
The Tigers Beat The White Sox 9-To-1 Last Night At Comerica Park
The Tigers trounced the White Sox last night 9-to-1, putting an end to Chicago’s 7-game winning streak. Johnny Damon belted a two-run homer ...
Thu, September 02, 2010
Police reopen New York's Park Avenue
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police reopened Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan on Thursday afternoon after investigating a suspicious vehicle and declaring it safe ...
Wed, September 01, 2010
Miller Park Sales Tax Collections Down 5% in Aug.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - There’s another sign that Wisconsinites are holding onto their money, even more so than during last year’s recession.
The ...
Fri, August 20, 2010
Detroit’s Newly Acquired Defensive Lineman Lawrence Jackson Arrived At the Lion’s Training Camp In Allen Park Yesterday
The Lions yesterday welcomed in their new defensive lineman Lawrence Jackson, the third year player and former first round draft pick of Seattle, which ...
Thu, August 19, 2010
Lord of the Rings theme park planned?
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in Florida this summer (10), with fans flocking to the resort to see recreated sets from the ...
Wed, August 18, 2010
Ramona Park Beach in Portage Declared Off Limits
KALAMAZOO -- Signs have been posted at the Beach at Ramona Park in Portage, declaring the water off limits to swimmers until the bacteria count ...
Tue, August 17, 2010
Coalition Wants a Peace Pole in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO -- A coalition of Kalamazoo peace organizations want the city to allow them to put up a peace pole in Bronson Park. There are ...
Mon, August 16, 2010
Gardenhire Boo'd At Home Park
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Twins fans lustily booed manager Ron Gardenhire when he came to the mound to remove John Rausch who allowed the first ...
Sat, August 14, 2010
Public Health Advisory Removed on Holland State Park Beach
(Holland Twp., MI - WHTC News) - Ottawa County Health Department officials on Saturday lifted a public health advisory on the waters of Lake Michigan off ...
Thu, August 12, 2010
The Tigers Avoid A Three Game Sweep At Comerica Park
The Tigers yesterday afternoon salvaged the finale of their 3 game series in Detroit against Tampa Bay by holding on to beat the Rays ...
Wed, August 11, 2010
13-Year-Old Claims Attempted Kidnapping in Colonial Acres Mobile Home Park
KALAMAZOO -- Another attempted kidnapping has been reported at the Colonial Acres Mobile Home park in Portage.
This time a 13-year-old girl claims a man ...
Sun, August 08, 2010
Weeks' inside-the-park home run lifts Brewers
MILWAUKEE (TSN-WSAU) George Kottaras belted a solo homer and Rickie Weeks hit an inside-the-parker, as the Brewers edged the Astros, 5-2, to take the ...
Fri, August 06, 2010
Barrett Returns to State Fair Park This Weekend
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WTAQ) - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will return to the State Fair this weekend, a year after he was attacked while leaving ...
Wed, August 04, 2010
Park joins Pittsburgh after rescue from waivers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates plucked pitchers Park Chan-ho and Chris Resop off waivers in an effort to bolster their sagging bullpen, the ...
Tue, August 03, 2010
It’s The Third Place Tigers Taking On The Central Division Leading White Sox Today At Comerica Park
The slumping Tigers take on the Central Division leading White Sox today in a day night doubleheader at Comerica Park. Detroit has fallen back ...
Tue, August 03, 2010
There’s Still No Sign Of Ndamukong Suh In Allen Park
Lions coach Jim Schwartz publicly hasn’t shown any anger about not having top draft pick defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh at training camp, which ...
Mon, August 02, 2010
Yankees' Park will go free rather than play in minors
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's first Major League Baseball player Park Chan-ho said he will become a free agent rather than play in the ...
Fri, July 30, 2010
West Michigan Man Killed by Bear at Yellowstone Park
WYOMING -- An unprovoked bear attack at Yellowstone park has killed a West Michigan man and left two others injured. Authorities for the parks service ...
Wed, July 28, 2010
Bear kills man, injures two near Yellowstone Park
By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - One man was killed and a man and a woman were injured by bear attacks in the middle ...
Wed, July 21, 2010
Man behind "South Park" threat arrested
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 20-year-old Virginia man, who posted warnings to the makers of animated TV show "South Park" in April, was ...
Mon, July 12, 2010
Concert In The Park
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- There was music in the air this weekend. They call themselves the big league in Drum and Bugle competitions and their latest ...
Fri, July 02, 2010
The Tigers Take On The Mariners Tonight At Comerica Park
Detroit didn’t play yesterday but the second place Tigers gained some ground on American League Central leading Minnesota as the Twins lost 5-to-4 ...
Fri, June 25, 2010
Park says Asian tide of progress no fluke
By Martin Petty
PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) - South Korea's advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup should not come as a surprise ...
Fri, June 18, 2010
Harry Potter fans swarm new theme park
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe led groups of excited kids dressed in Hogwarts uniforms as the Wizarding World ...
Thu, June 17, 2010
"Harry Potter" actors star at new U.S. theme park
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Through all the tears shed when filming wrapped on the final Harry Potter movie, no one likely noticed ...
Thu, June 17, 2010
Free Park Day In Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) --It will be free to get into any Kalamazoo County Park today, as the Parks Department celebrates the grand opening of their ...
Wed, June 16, 2010
No-Swim Ban Lifted at Dunton Park
(Holland Twp., MI - WHTC News) - A nearly two-week-long ban on swimming in Lake Macatawa off of Dunton Park in Holland Township was lifted by ...
Fri, June 11, 2010
At least three hurt in crush at fan park
By Ndundu Sithole
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - At least three people were hurt on Friday as World Cup fans surged forward at the start of a ...
Tue, June 08, 2010
Bankrupt Lehman seeks more debt of Park Ave building
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bankrupt Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc <LEHMQ.PK> has asked for permission to make a new $255 million debt investment in a ...
Fri, June 04, 2010
Woodchucks lose Athletic Park opener
WAUSAU, Wis (Woodchucks-WSAU) The Wisconsin Woodchucks fell to an 0-2 record after losing to the Madison Mallards 3-2 in an entertaining home opener at ...
Thu, June 03, 2010
Dog Park
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) - Its dogs versus people and so far the dogs are out ahead. Kalamazoo City Commissioner Don Cooney says he has given up ...
Fri, May 28, 2010
A walk in the park
The Milwaukee Brewers took a walk to win against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon at Miller Park. It was a rubber game rally ...
Wed, May 26, 2010
Miller Park misery ends
The Milwaukee Brewers hadn't won a game at Miller Park since April 26 until the beat the Houston Astros Tuesday night 6-1, ending ...
Fri, May 21, 2010
Park advocates in cash-poor states seek funding
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As U.S. cities and states grapple with mounting deficits, parks are often the first on the chopping ...
Tue, May 18, 2010
Park central to South Korea's hopes
SEOUL (Reuters) - For a boy who used to drink frog juice to help him grow, Park Ji-sung has come a long way.
The shaggy-haired ...
Mon, May 17, 2010
Miller Park misery
The Milwaukee Brewers' dreadful homestand ended mercifully Sunday night as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a weekend sweep 4-2. Dave Bush gave up single runs ...
Mon, May 17, 2010
Dog Park Construction Bid Awarded
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- There’s a pot of gold to be awarded to the firm that turns the Fairmont Property into a dog park this ...
Wed, May 12, 2010
Miller Park house of horrors for Brewers
MILWAUKEE (TSN-WSAU) Troy Glaus and Eric Hinske each drove in three runs as Atlanta clobbered Milwaukee, 11-3, in the second of a three-game series ...
Fri, May 07, 2010
Thousands Say Goodbye To Harwell At Comerica Park
(Detroit, MI) -- The lines of people just kept coming, filing through Comerica Park in Detroit from 7 a.m. Thursday until midnight as fans ...
Thu, May 06, 2010
Ernie Harwell Lying In Repose Today At Comerica Park
(Detroit, MI) -- The body of the late Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell will lie in repose today at Comerica Park. The gates will remain ...
Mon, May 03, 2010
New Park Rules For Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- With summer just ahead, Kalamazoo City Commissioners are set to consider some new parks rules tonight. One new rule will ban dogs ...
Wed, April 21, 2010
"South Park" airs censored episode after threat
By Alex Dobuzinskis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Satirical animated TV show "South Park" beeped out the words Prophet Muhammad and plastered its Wednesday episode with ...
Fri, April 16, 2010
Yankees put Park on DL
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have place veteran right-hander Park Chan-ho on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring, the ...
Thu, April 15, 2010
WATCH: Hundreds Gather for Kalamazoo Tea Party in Bronson Park
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) Several hundred turned out for a tax day Tea Party rally in Bronson Park to protest the size of government, and to ...
Wed, April 14, 2010
"South Park" makers eye Mormon-inspired musical
By Christine Kearney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The creators of television's satirical "South Park" animated show are set to cast their brash brand of ...
Tue, April 13, 2010
Park Twp. Recall Begins
(Park Twp., MI - WHTC News) - About 20 volunteers are expected to start canvassing Park Township today, looking to collect at least 23 hundred petition ...
Sat, April 10, 2010
Cardinals beat Brewers for 6th straight at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE (TSN-WSAU) - Yadier Molina paced the offense with a three-run homer, while young lefty Jaime Garcia tossed six innings of one-run ball, as the ...
Tue, April 06, 2010
Prospects Come To Winter Park
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- Some of the top prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft are headed to Winter Park in Eden Prairie for two days ...
Fri, April 02, 2010
Comstock Park Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Relative
(Grand Rapids) -- A Comstock Park man faces up to life in prison for sexually assaulting a relative. Lee Craddock was found guilty yesterday on ...
Tue, March 30, 2010
Miller Park Stadium Tax Collections Down
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Consumer spending is up, but not everywhere – and that’s reflected in the latest sales tax collection figures from the Milwaukee ...
Thu, March 25, 2010
Harry Potter park adds new characters
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling helped flesh out four new characters who will appear exclusively at Universal Orlando ...
Thu, March 18, 2010
"South Park" season opener a strong performer
By James Hibberd
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The 14th season premiere of Comedy Central's "South Park" was the most-watched debut for the show ...
Mon, February 22, 2010
South Korean pitcher Park signs with NY Yankees
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho has signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the New York Yankees, the right-hander said on ...
Thu, February 04, 2010
North Korea says will release U.S. activist Park
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Friday it will release U.S. religious activist Robert Park, arrested in December for illegally entering the country ...
Tue, January 26, 2010
Plans For A Dog Park In Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO -- Dog Parks are very popular but until now Kalamazoo hasn’t had one. Now Kalamazoo County Park officials are planning to be the ...
Tue, January 26, 2010
Roddick exits Melbourne Park rubbing shoulder
By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A downcast Andy Roddick blamed a shoulder injury for robbing him of the "full deal" during his five-set quarter-final ...
Mon, January 25, 2010
Henin battles into semi-finals at Melbourne Park
By Greg Stutchbury
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Justine Henin continued her remarkable return to competitive tennis with a 7-6 7-5 victory over 19th seed Nadia Petrova ...
Thu, January 21, 2010
Serena thrashes Kvitova at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams galloped into the third round of the Australian Open Thursday after she made short work of Petra ...
Sat, January 16, 2010
Clijsters back at unfamiliar Melbourne Park
By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters, who came out of retirement last year after a two-year break, was left ...
Sat, January 16, 2010
Nadal not sure of being at best for Melbourne Park
By Ian Ransom
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending champion Rafa Nadal has declared himself fighting fit for the rigors of a grand slam but the world ...
Fri, January 15, 2010
Federer's motivation faces Melbourne Park test
By Julian Linden
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that ...
Wed, January 06, 2010
Legislation Impacts WMU BTR Park
KALAMAZOO -- A bill signed by Governor Granholm this week could have a direct impact on WMU's BTR park. The legislation lifts an open ...
Wed, December 09, 2009
BTR Park Expansion Plan Draws Opponents to Kalamazoo Rally
KALAMAZOO -- Opponents of WMU’s plans to turn the Colony Farm Orchard into an extension of the BTR park in Kalamazoo rallied last night ...
Wed, November 04, 2009
Welcome to the sportsdirect.com@St James' Park stadium
LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United have angered fans with plans to rename their ground the sportsdirect.com@St James' Park Stadium until the end of ...
Wed, November 04, 2009
Disney takes China stride as Shanghai park gets nod
By Samuel Shen and Sue Zeidler
SHANGHAI/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Walt Disney Co's breakthrough deal to build one of its signature theme ...
Wed, October 07, 2009
Supreme Court hears dispute on cross on park land
By James Vicini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court justices revealed sharp differences on Wednesday in considering a legal challenge to a large Christian ...
Sun, October 04, 2009
Linkin Park frontman resurfaces with side project
By Evan C. Jones
NEW YORK (Billboard) - As the lead singer of the multimillion-selling band Linkin Park, Chester Bennington helped define the rap-metal sound ...
Tue, September 15, 2009
Harry Potter park to open in Florida 2010
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Creators of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando said on Tuesday there would be three ...
Tue, September 15, 2009
Universal's Harry Potter park to include Hogwarts
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Creators of the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando revealed some details of three ...
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