Tony LaBrie

Flint

Brand Manager at WWBN-FM (Burton, MI)

Brand Manager for Banana 101.5 in Flint. On air weekdays 10-1pm

Articles

Michigan’s Top 5 Cities for UFO Sightings — See Who Made the List

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tony LaBrie

Top 5 Cities in Michigan for UFO SightingsTop 5 Cities in Michigan for UFO SightingsCanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterIf you’ve ever stared up at the Michigan sky and thought, “That definitely wasn’t a plane,” trust me, you’re not alone. Michigan has seen a lot of UFO activity over the years, some explainable, some... not so much. It's harder to be a believer in 2025 when drones are more common in the sky than ever before.
Southbound I-75 in Detroit Closing This Weekend—Here’s the Detour

1 week ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

Well, if you’re planning to use I-75 in Detroit this weekend (or next), you might want to make other plans. Or at least be prepared for backups and annoying detours. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, crews are shutting down southbound I-75 between I-96 and Schaefer Road so they can add protective surfaces to four bridges. These are the same bridges that had their decks replaced back in 2017 and 2018, and now they need a little extra tlc.
He Canoed from Michigan to Florida… and Now He’s Paddling Back

1 week ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

When traveling to Florida for vacation, most Michiganders pack up the car, crank the A/C, and set the cruise. A one-of-a-kind Yooper grabbed a paddle instead and decided to take the scenic route, through the Great Lakes, down the East Coast, and around Florida. Yeah, we’re talking about a guy who canoed all the way from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to freaking Florida and now he’s paddling back. The crazy part is he’s doing it on purpose.
Black Bear Rescued in Michigan After 2 Years Trapped in Plastic Lid

1 week ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

A black bear with a plastic lid stuck around its neck in northern Michigan that had been spotted several times over the past couple of years has finally been rescued. The 110-pound bear was spotted on trail cameras near Atlanta, Michigan, with the lid from a 55-gallon drum stuck around its head. Yes, the poor thing had to live like that for two whole years. I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been just to sleep, let alone survive day to day. That had to be awful.
New Roundabout Could Spell Trouble for Nehring’s Market in Burton

1 week ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

If the plan for a new roundabout goes through, Nehring’s Market in Burton could be in trouble. I’m all for a solid roundabout if it means getting rid of another four-way stop, but not if it means possibly losing a beloved market that’s been part of our community for 65 years. On June 23, there is a meeting at Burton City Hall about the roundabout and possibly what it means for Nehring’s Market.
Burton Police Officer Attacked During Home Invasion on Munson Roa

2 weeks ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

A Burton police officer is lucky to be alive after what must have been a terrifying incident this week on Munson Road near Lapeer Road. According to ABC 12, the officer responded to a home invasion call when he spotted a man near the entrance to Kelly Lake Park at the end of Munson Road. That’s when things got seriously intense. The suspect suddenly attacked the officer, wrestling the officer’s gun away during the struggle.
Did You Hear About the Police Chase in Detroit That Lasted for 3 Days?

2 weeks ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

A police chase that lasted three days? Sounds like something straight out of a movie, right? Nope, this wild pursuit actually happened in Detroit recently. So technically, it was not three days of nonstop chasing, but it was pretty close, and that is definitely how it felt to the police. It was more of an on-and-off pursuit that stretched across three days. If a three-day police chase wasn’t wild enough on its own, to top it off, the suspect was driving a semi. Seriously.
Invasive Ants With a Dangerous Sting Are Marching Toward Michigan

2 weeks ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

Did you know there are more ants on Earth than stars in the Milky Way? It’s true. Scientists estimate there are around 20 quadrillion ants crawling around the planet. Most of them are harmless, but one invasive species with a nasty sting is spreading fast and getting uncomfortably close to Michigan. With that many ants crawling around, it’s hard to believe there’s a species that hasn’t made its way into the state yet. Let’s hope it stays that way, because these suckers are nasty.
This Michigan Dome Home Is Straight Out of Sci-Fi—And It’s For Sale

2 weeks ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

We've shared some unique homes over the years, but honestly, nothing quite like what we're about to show you. Coming straight out of Kalamazoo, this is easily one of the weirdest and coolest homes I’ve ever seen in Michigan—and it’s up for sale right now for $1.9 million. It’s a giant dome house tucked away on five wooded acres, and I’m not even sure if “house” is the right word. It looks like a bunch of space pods landed in the forest, and someone just decided to live in them.
Caught on Camera: Michigan Man Poops in Forman Mills Shoe Aisle

2 weeks ago | banana1015.com | Tony LaBrie

Well, here’s one straight out of the weird and disgusting file. A man recently walked casually into a Forman Mills store in Detroit, went straight to the shoe aisle, pulled his pants down, and pooped on the floor. Then he pulled his pants up and walked out like nothing happened. We get it. You’ve got a lot of questions. Well, so do we. James Bosquez, who works at the Forman Mills on 8 Mile and Van Dyke, told Fox 2 Detroit exactly what went down. The guy didn’t hesitate.

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