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Yarn Store Day begins today and this weekend at the Little Yarn Shop in Saginaw. Starts at 10 a.m. 

Bloom and browse the fashion market at My Secret Garden in Bay City.  Saturday starting at 11 a.m. 

Gardens and galleries, signs of spring gardens. The kickoff is at the Saginaw Art Museum and Gardens tomorrow starting at 1 p.m. 

The Spring Celtic Festival is happening at the Historic Masonic Temple in Bay City Sunday starting at noon. 

The Michigan Arsenal Arena football team kicking off its inaugural season tomorrow night versus the Minnesota Monsters at the Dow Event Center. That's at 7 p.m. 

Singing in the city, karaoke at Gordy's Bar in Saginaw tonight at 8 p.m. 

A performance of Willy Wonka Jr. from Carrollton Middle and Elementary Schools is happening tomorrow at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Carrollton Elementary School.

Join KCQ for the Freeland Walleye Festival Parade tonight at 6 o'clock and then we'll be broadcasting live from the entertainment tent.

Tomorrow in Flint at Tenacity Brewing it's Beer and Braids, Girl Dads Learning to Do Daughter's Hair. It's a two-hour class and it starts at 2 p.m. in Flint.

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What's making Riley Green nervous about playing his character on Marshalls? He says there's a  level of pressure trying to represent someone from the military and in law enforcement. He says he wants to make sure to play the character correctly.

Corey Kent says when his song This Heart went to number one he was touring in Oklahoma in a stinky red van. He said the guys did celebrate that night.

Blake Shelton says divorce is never going to be an option  with Gwen. It's a been there done that situation.

Jelly Roll's trying to run that marathon. 

"Knees hurt. My hips hurt. My back hurt. My neck hurt. My head hurt.My toes hurt. There's a bone in my foot I didn't know existed."

It hurts.Kelsey Ballerini excited about her New York chapter. She's moved there from Nashville.

"I'm in love with it here.Oh wow. Are you staying here forever? Through the summer for now. I want to make my next record up here."

Bailey Zimmerman has signed a deal to endorse one of his favorite products. He says he loves Sonic.

How does Lainey Wilson feel about criticism of her songs? She says she's developed a thicker skin but she's human. She said I think words are powerful. That's why I started writing songs to begin with. You'll read something negative and it kind of pings your heart.

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Iran's Navy says it's seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the U.S. extended the ceasefire and as diplomats continue to try to bring the countries together for peace talks.  The announcement came after reports that Vice President J.D. Vance's trip to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iranian officials had been put on hold.  

The Saginaw County Clerk's Office is encouraging voters to return completed absentee ballots as soon as possible for the May 5th special election.The Saginaw County Early Voting Center next to the county courthouse will be open starting Saturday and stay open through May 3rd.  

The City of Midland Water Reclamation says the sanitary sewer overflow that started April 17th at the facility and was stopped on Tuesday was due to heavy rainfall, causing over 21 million gallons of partially treated wastewater to overflow the detention pond and discharge into the storm sewer. City staff tested the discharge and determined there was no perceived threat to public health and safety. 

In sports, the Pistons won their first home playoff game in 18 years, beating the Magic 98-83.  The Pistons return to Orlando for the next two games, then back to Detroit for Game 5 on Wednesday. The Tigers over the Brewers 5-2. The Great Lakes Lunes beat the Beloit Skycarp's 9-5.  

Your KCQ pinpoint forecast. Sunshine high 76. Partly cloudy overnight below 53. Friday showers with thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m. High near 73.  Saturday partly sunny at 30% chance of morning showers high 57. 

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Did you hear that Shania Twain is going to host the 61st Annual ACM Awards? It's Sunday, May 17th  on Prime Video.

Which one of your favorite KCQ artists was raised to be a tomboy? Ella Langley is raising her hand. She said her dad's pretty tough and her mom's not super girly.

What can Luke Combs not live without?

"Hats. As a hair challenged dad in his mid-30s, this has become another staple of my wardrobe. I wear a lot of hats."

I have a lot of hats. What's the hardest part of being an actor according to Riley Green?

"The memorizing lines is something that I think not knowing anything about acting going in that that was going to be the biggest and toughest part. It was more about knowing what the conversation was and then just reacting to it and trying to make it as real as possible."

Did you hear about Riley getting booed at a performance in Nashville the other day? The song lyric is Alabama whooping up on Tennessee and the Tennessee crowd in Nashville did not care for it.

Laney Wilson and Duck Hodges have landed on Nashville as the location of their wedding and Laney says a few years ago Keith Urban gave her some advice. She told him on the road how tired she was and Keith told her no whining on the yacht.  Laney laughed and said Keith you better get up out of my face with that. 

Nashville Could Be Hosting the Super Bowl in 2030… and That Halftime Show Might Hit Different

There’s a buzz rolling through the sports and music worlds right now—and it sounds a lot like a guitar riff echoing down Broadway.

Rumor has it that Nashville is set to host the Super Bowl in 2030 at the brand-new Nissan Stadium, the future home of the Tennessee Titans. The stadium is expected to open next year, and if the whispers are true, it could land one of the biggest sporting events on the planet not long after.

Adding fuel to the fire, Dan Patrick says a source told him the deal is basically done—“signed and ready to go.”

Now here’s where things get really interesting.

If the Super Bowl does land in Nashville, it opens the door for something we’ve never truly seen before: a full-blown country music Super Bowl Halftime Show. Not just a token appearance—but a full stage takeover.

Think about it. Nashville isn’t just a city—it’s the heartbeat of country music. So the idea of the Super Bowl touching down there without a heavy dose of boots, guitars, and singalong anthems feels almost impossible.

You could be looking at a halftime show lineup stacked with country superstars, maybe even collaborations that blur the lines between country, pop, and rock. Picture the stadium lights, a roaring crowd, and a chorus you can hear from the parking lot to the honky-tonks downtown.

Of course, it’s still a rumor for now—but it’s one that makes a lot of sense.

And if it happens?
Super Bowl 2030 might not just be a game… it could turn into the biggest country concert the world has ever seen.

Prom season is basically the Olympics of entrances. Limos, sports cars, the occasional horse-drawn carriage… you name it, someone’s tried it. It’s a long-standing tradition to arrive in style, and honestly, it’s getting harder every year to top what’s already been done.

Then along comes a story that feels like it was cooked up in a late-night snack dream.

Over the weekend, one of the legendary Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cruised into Topeka for a NASCAR pre-race event. Just another day for the giant hot dog on wheels… until a group of students from Seaman High School spotted it while grabbing food at Sonic.

At first, it was just a classic “we have to take a picture with this thing” moment. But then inspiration struck. Prom was the very next night, and someone tossed out a wild idea: what if they showed up in the Wienermobile?

Expectations were low. I mean, asking to borrow a 27-foot hot dog for prom feels like a long shot. But the driver, Maggie Dawson, who serves as a brand ambassador, didn’t immediately shut it down. Instead, she checked her schedule… and surprisingly said yes.

Of course, there was one more hurdle—getting approval from the higher-ups at Oscar Mayer. But in a twist that feels straight out of a feel-good movie, they signed off on it. Not only that—they let the students use it for free.

So while most prom-goers are pulling up in sleek black cars, these students are about to roll in wrapped in bun-colored glory, proving that sometimes the best entrance isn’t the fanciest—it’s the one nobody saw coming.

The status of additional U.S.-Iran peace talks remain unclear, but according to various media reports, a U.S. delegation plans to travel to Islamabad soon.  

 Gas prices are down 15 cents across the state from last week. According to the American Automobile Association, on average, drivers in Michigan are paying $3.83 for a gallon of regular, down 9 cents from last month, and up 67 cents from this time last year. The least expensive gas price averages are in Flint, Jackson, and Saginaw.  

At last night's meeting, Bay City Commissioners voted to extend the contract of city manager Dana Muscott during the search for the city's next city manager.  Earlier this year, Muscott announced she's retiring after eight years on the job. Commissioners voted to have her stay on the job through June 30.  

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents about a jump in Lyme disease cases across the state, reporting cases have quadrupled over the past several years. Health officials encourage you to avoid going off trails or into areas with heavy foliage. 

Officials recommend checking yourself for ticks, especially around your hairline, after spending time in nature and suggest you use bug spray.  

In sports, the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-5. The Tigers lost Monday for just the second time in 10 games.  And today, the Great Lakes Lunes face the Beloit Skycarp in Wisconsin. Game time is 2-0-5. 

 Your KCQ pinpoint forecast. The flood warning remains in effect until late this afternoon for the Saginaw River at Saginaw. Otherwise, becoming sunny with a chance of light showers before 11 a.m. and again after 5 p.m.  Afternoon temperature 69. Tonight clear, low 42. 

Wednesday, sunny high 65. And Thursday, sunny high 75.  

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Do you need some wine tasting, a dessert bar, and some great coffee in your life? The Avenue Hair Studio and Spa in Saginaw are having their Spring Fling 2026 on Thursday at 5pm.

How about Chefs for ShelterHouse 2026 at Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center in Midland? That's Thursday at 5.30pm. They'll be celebrating and raising funds for Shelter House's 50 years. Some great auction items and don't forget the wine wall. 

A used book sale going on at the Midland Mall on Friday at 9am.

Slow Birding happening at the Chippewa Nature Center Saturday at 9am.

At Dow High School in Midland it's the 2026 Earth Action Expo Saturday 10am. 

The Bloom and Brows Fashion Market is happening at My Secret Garden in Bay City on Saturday 11am.

The Kids Dance Party is happening at the Other Side Bar & Grill in Freeland 5pm on Thursday. 

Also on Thursday, Shakespeare's Birthday will be celebrated at Creative 360 in Midland at 7pm. 

Dueling Pianos Thursday night at the Log Cabin Bar & Grill in Freeland.  Immediately followed by DJ Duke at 10pm.

Thursday Night Comedy Night at O'Hare's Bar & Grill in Bay City at 8.30pm. 

Rebel Line's got live music for you at 702 Bar in Midland 9pm on Friday. 

Don't forget Walleye Fest this weekend in Freeland.

The Outdoor Toy Event is happening on Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw on Saturday at 9am.

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Laney Wilson says Duck is probably going to use chat GPT for their vows. (0:05) 

"I'll probably write my vows for sure. It might just be like a poem or something like that. Because sometimes I feel like I can say what I'm trying to say when I rhyme the words. I don't want to show him up too bad, you know. He'll probably be using chat GPT. He's like, what would I write? What would my vows be?"

Megan Maroney says the worst thing after a great show is a cold shower.

"I got on my bus and the bus water was about 30 degrees. It was so cold and it put me in a pretty foul mood after I just had a wonderful show."

Riley Green says yes, he would like to keep acting. He says he loves the idea of getting on a set and getting into that world and staying there for a while. 

In case you missed it, Jelly Roll smashed sportscaster Pat McAfee through a table in Las Vegas at WrestleMania 42.

Do you remember John from Farmer Wants a Wife? He recently confirmed that he dated Ella Langley for a while. How did he get her? Sent her a TikTok message. 

This is your KCQ Local Update, 98 KCQ.  President Trump said a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is now very close, as a second round of talks is expected soon. 

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appears to be holding, Tehran made halting Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon a key demand.  

 Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expanded emergency orders as residents prepare for continued high waters and potential infrastructure strain.  As rivers continue to rise, Saginaw, Shiawassee counties have been added to an expanded emergency order. 

Two tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service in Saginaw County from Tuesday night's severe weather, damaging homes and buildings. The first tornado touched down in a field on the northwest side of Albee Township.  The second tornado touched down just northwest of Bridgeport. No injuries were reported.   

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed testimony urging state regulators to cut Consumer Energy's $240 million natural gas rate hike request by more than 61 percent. The attorney general is trying to reduce the rate increase by $146 million. The company's full request would increase bills by 8 percent. Consumers requested the natural gas rate increase back in December, less than three months after the company won approval of a $157.5 million annual rate hike.  

In sports, the Tigers over the Royals ten to nine. Tonight, the loons play the Dayton Dragons at Dow Diamond, first pitch at 5.05. 

Your KCQ pinpoint forecast, The flood warning continues for the Cass, Saginaw, and Tittabawassee rivers, otherwise dense fog becoming partly sunny, high 72. Tonight, an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms below 52. 

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Do you need a family fun day? We think you do. KCQ local update. Family fun fairs happening at Delta College Planetarium tomorrow at noon.

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Which one of your favorite KCQ artists says falling on stage or falling off the stage   is just part of the show? It's Justin Moore. He says he used to be embarrassed about it, (0:10) but now he's so used to it he falls down, he gets up, he keeps singing.

Reba McEntire's son Shelby and his wife Marissa are expecting their first baby and it's a boy due in October.

I'm glad I stuck with it and we're glad to. All the latest KCQ Nashville news at 98fmkcq.com.

Did you hear Luke Combs played Rock, Paper Scissors on stage with a fan?

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Nigerian Food?  Murder Mystery?

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Serving the homeless in Austrailia, Meghan Markle spotted wearing Princess Diana's Watch!

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Team Adam wins the Voice!

Insiders are saying Taylor Swift's wedding dress allegedly inspired by one of Elizabeth Taylor's gowns. 

Jennifer Aniston and her fiance Jim Curtis planning a simple beach wedding.

Meghan Markle is in Australia with Prince Harry. They were at a homeless shelter serving lunch. Meghan was wearing Princess Diana's watch. 

Rosie O'Donnell not on Dancing with the Stars. 

Richard Simmons home back on the market for $5.8 million. 

Insiders are saying Keith Urban is heading back to the studio to work on a Revenge album. Friends say Keith has been writing his emotional journey down since his breakup with Nicole and we can expect that to be reflected in his new music. 

Food brands used to play it safe… chocolate stayed chocolate, soda stayed soda, and cereal definitely did not involve livestock. But lately? The flavor lab doors have swung wide open, and chaos is now on the menu.

Let’s take a stroll through some of the most eyebrow-raising creations currently testing our taste buds.

 Pickle Meets Cookie: Dill Pickle Oreos

Somewhere along the line, someone looked at a perfectly good Oreo and thought, “You know what this needs? Brine.”

Enter Dill Pickle Oreos. It’s the sweet-meets-sour combo nobody predicted but somehow exists anyway. Fans say it’s a bold, tangy twist. Critics say it’s what happens when snacks lose adult supervision.

Curious? You’ll have to move fast, because they’re only around for a limited time. Whether it’s a stroke of genius or a snack-time crime scene… you decide.

 Soda Goes Tropical: Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper already boasts its legendary 23 flavors, which feels like more than enough personalities in one can. But apparently, the flavor party wasn’t crowded enough.

Now, Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper is back for a limited run. It’s like your soda went on vacation and came back wearing flip-flops and sunglasses.

Some people love the tropical twist. Others are wondering if we’ve officially crossed into “just because we can doesn’t mean we should” territory.

 Breakfast… But Make It Beef: Meaties Cereal

And now, the flavor combo that feels like it was invented during a dare.

Meaties Beef Cereal is exactly what it sounds like: cereal… with ground beef. Even wilder? It comes in flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter and Maple Cinnamon.

Yes, really.

It somehow sold out, proving that curiosity is a powerful force… or that people just wanted proof this existed. Either way, breakfast will never feel the same.

Final Bite

Food innovation is a beautiful thing… until it turns your snack into a science experiment. Still, you have to admire the creativity. Somewhere between genius and madness is a test kitchen full of brave souls asking, “What if?”

The real question is:
Would you try any of these… or are you sticking with the classics?

Ella Langley got scared at a haunted house so she decided to "settle up!!"  

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Did you hear about Ella Langley's haunted church experience? It caused her to get saved again.  She says it's a haunted house for Christians. Very scary. She went with her youth group and she said the message is you better settle up. So she got saved.

Jelly Roll's wife Bunny says you should not date or marry for looks.Okay. She says she never has. And that of course, looks fade.

Jordan Davis says his number one worry is always that he's not doing enough as a father. He said that can keep you up at night and make you lose some sleep.

Chris Jansen is coming to Labide Ribfest in July. He says his fans are always surprised when they find out he's a fan of heavy metal music.

Riley Green says he likes to go on shopping sprees before he goes on stage.

"We get there at like eight o'clock in the morning and I usually try to find a thrift store or a garage sale or something and go buy something that I don't need.Or we find a little casino I can slip into and put my hood on and go play the slot machine for a little while."

Cody Johnson says never accept no for an answer.

"I got told no so much.No to the cowboy hat. No to the fiddle. No to the steel guitar.So for all the kids listening, no is never the answer. It may be the answer right now, but maybe not for the long run."

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How about a kids eat free event this weekend?  Midland's Child Advocacy Center will be at the Great Lake Loons at Dow Diamond on Sunday for the 105 game. Baseball and free food for the kids under 12. It's Loons versus Dragons and the CAC handing out pinwheels and superhero capes, face painting and more.

The Family Fun Fair is at Delta College Planetarium in Bay City on Saturday at noon. Admission is free.

The movie The Princess Bride will be at Temple Theatre on Sunday at 2 p.m.

The Chippewa Nature Center in Midland has the Vernal Pool Exploration tonight at 6 p.m. A lot of frogs at that one.

Dino minis at Amy Thompson Studio in Bay City on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Dino themed mini photo sessions. The Mid-Michigan Job Fair is happening tomorrow in Frankenmuth starting at 10 a.m. Over 25 businesses ready to hire you. That's Uptown North Main in Frankenmuth, 975 North Main Street. The event goes on till 2 p.m.

Atlas Outdoor Landscape and Snow Professionals are having their Atlas Spring Hiring Fair Today. That's on Hill Road in Flint. 

If the thought of needles makes you want to look the other way, this idea might sound… oddly appealing. But before anyone starts raising a glass to modern medicine, let’s talk about what’s really brewing.

A virologist named Chris Buck is experimenting with something unconventional: a beer that could deliver vaccine-like protection. Instead of a traditional shot, this concept uses specially engineered yeast to carry antigens into the body.

What’s it actually for?

This isn’t meant to replace your flu shot or routine vaccines. The focus is on polyomaviruses—a group of viruses that usually go unnoticed in healthy people but can cause serious complications for those with weakened immune systems.

Part of the motivation is practical: there currently isn’t a standard injectable vaccine for these viruses. Buck believes this drinkable approach could potentially reach vulnerable patients faster.

Tested… but barely

So far, the “vaccine beer” has only been tested in limited ways:

• Lab mice
• Buck himself
• His brother

That’s a long way from large-scale clinical trials, and it’s one of the biggest reasons the idea is raising eyebrows across the scientific community.

 Why experts are cautious

Many researchers are pushing back on the concept, and their concerns are pretty serious. Unlike traditional vaccines, which go through strict regulatory processes and extensive testing, this approach is tied to a food product—something that doesn’t face the same level of oversight.

In other words, it’s not just about whether it could work… it’s about whether it can be proven safe and effective in a controlled, reliable way.

 Why beer?

The answer is surprisingly simple: Buck is a longtime home brewer. His passion for beer helped inspire the format, blending personal interest with scientific curiosity.

 The bottom line

The idea of a vaccine you can sip instead of inject sounds like something out of a sci-fi happy hour. But for now, it’s still very much in the experimental stage, with more questions than answers.

So while “cheers to your health” might one day carry a whole new meaning… we’re not quite there yet.

The National Weather Service is forecasting the Tittabawassee River to crest at 25.6 feet at 8 tomorrow night, as a precaution the city of Midland is planning to close several streets as the river rises. Several streets have remained closed due to the Tittabawassee River's crest earlier this month.  

The Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers Sunday night, the final day of the NBA regular season. The Pistons will play the number eight seed, which will be decided in the NBA play-in tournament this coming week.  

 The Tigers play the Royals tonight at Comerica Park, game time is 6.40. And the Great Lakes Lunes face the Dayton Dragons tonight at the Dow, first pitch at 6.05.  

 Your KCQ pinpoint forecast. cloudy with morning showers, west southwest wind 11 to 16 miles an hour, gusting as high as 28, high 74. 

 Tonight showers and possibly a thunderstorm, the low around 59.   

Wednesday cloudy with showers likely thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m.  Wednesday's high 71. 

 Cloudy on Thursday with showers likely and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m.  Thursday's high 68. 

Chris Janson is coming to Bay City!

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Tim McGraw is joining the cast of Hulu show Southern B-words. Not the B-word everyone thinks it's the other B-word. I'm not saying it on the radio. He's gonna play Coach Boss. 

Ella Langley says that when she was performing with Morgan Wallen multiple nights, that she kept feeling like she was gonna throw up right before she went out on stage. She kept messing up the words and on their final night together, Morgan said, listen, you can't be messing up the words again.

And then he messed up the words. Shaboozy has just bought a home with 27 acres in Nashville. It sounds amazing.  He says he just wants to walk around this property and feel like he's part of nature. 

Tucker Wetmore may be trying to get girls by saying he can't get girls. In a recent interview, he says he just doesn't know how to talk to them.

What's Riley Green's drink of choice? He says when he's winding down, it's whiskey. He said only after a show. 

So what creeps out KCQ artist Justin Moore? 

"I don't like snakes and spiders. They just creep me out. And then spiders, you just can't see them. I mean, they can bite you and you have a hole in your neck and you don't even know it."

And did you know KCQ artist Luke Combs says he never thought he'd be a performer, but he loved to sing. 

"All I did was sing all the time and never one time was I like, maybe I could sing (1:12) for a living, you know? And my parents were always like, chase your dreams, you know?" 

If the celebrity rumor mills are anywhere close to accurate, Taylor Swift would very much prefer to stay on the sidelines of the ongoing legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Unfortunately for her, the case seems to have a way of tossing in unexpected side dishes… including something as oddly specific as a cookie recipe.

Yes, really. A cookie recipe.

 How did dessert enter the courtroom chat?

According to new filings, Lively’s legal team recently submitted additional evidence that includes a document linking to an article featuring the now-notorious recipe. The connection isn’t exactly central to the case, but it’s been bundled in as part of a broader collection of materials.

Baldoni’s team has since asked for more time to review the updated submissions, arguing that some of the new items appear only loosely related to the actual legal issues and may not end up being used in court.

In other words: “We’ll take a look… but this might be fluff.”

The growing stack of “context”

Alongside the cookie curveball, other submitted materials reportedly include:

• A speech Lively gave highlighting her husband Ryan Reynolds and their family life
• Photos of Lively with Swift
• Various public-facing materials intended to provide background context

It’s a mix of personal moments and public appearances that reads less like a legal brief and more like a scrapbook with legal tabs.

Where things stand

The trial is currently scheduled to begin on May 18th, and both sides continue to exchange filings as they shape what will (and won’t) make it in front of a jury.

For Swift, who is reportedly trying to stay far away from the situation, the inclusion of her name and even her baking-adjacent content adds an unexpected twist to an already high-profile case.

Because in Hollywood-adjacent courtrooms, apparently even cookies can get subpoena energy.

Did your weekend include a little celebrating… or some “liquid self-care” after tax season? If so, you’re part of a bigger trend: how much each state spends on alcohol.

A new report ranks states by annual booze spending per adult, and the results are pretty telling.

At the top, Alaska leads the pack, with residents spending about $1,250 per year. That breaks down to roughly $24 a week. Close behind are Wyoming and Colorado, proving some states keep the glasses full year-round.

The full Top 10 includes:

• Alaska
• Wyoming
• Colorado
• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• New Hampshire
• Oregon
• Hawaii
• Washington
• Montana

On the other end, Utah lands last at $606 per year, likely due to stricter alcohol laws. West Virginia sits near the bottom as well, along with states like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Ohio.

Where Does Michigan Land?

Right in the middle of the bar menu, Michigan finishes 31st.

• 2024 spending per person: $805.06
• 2023 spending per person: $803.60
• Year-over-year change: +0.18%
• Total 2024 spending: $6.15 billion
• Total 2023 spending: $6.06 billion

So while Michigan isn’t exactly popping champagne like Alaska, it’s also not sipping water in the corner. The numbers suggest a steady, no-drama relationship with alcohol, more “casual Friday drink” than “Vegas weekend.”