As someone who has always loved storytelling, I’m thrilled to begin this exciting new chapter as an evening anchor at WDIV, Local 4.

I recently visited the wind tunnel at the University of Michigan to see what my body could withstand and was very surprised.

The new Detroit Lions jerseys are a step in the wrong direction.

Stories include an Amazon driver who uses her deafness to educate people on abilities in the deaf community, two brothers who use their bond to shed light on the positivity of autism and a woman who was told she could never walk but pursued her dreams of roller skating.

All you grill masters – this is your season to bring the heat on the grill, and I hope to be on your invite list for your cookout. Just let me know what I need to bring.

I moved often, I worked odd hours, and sometimes, the first time I visited a place would be the last. I needed a hobby. Something that I could do whenever, wherever.

I have been married since 2020 and I love my in-laws. It’s always great spending time with them. They’re wonderful people. But anytime I’m fortunate to be in their presence, there’s one thing that I try to avoid.

A Metro Detroit woman paid tree trimmers $1,000 to cut down a tree in her yard, but the workers never showed up.

It was a sight I have never seen. Car after car in the intercoastal waters of Bonita Springs and Naples, Florida.

My daughter, Madison, turns 13 years old today! How can that be? So, that means I am a mom of a teenager? I have to admit, this one is hitting me a bit. How do I do this?

Since it’s now public record, I can share a bit about the case I heard.

Anyone who’s lost control while driving in wintry weather in Michigan knows that feeling. That stomach-drop feeling that usually accompanies most rides at Cedar Point.

In the weather center now watching a band of moderate to heavy snow that’s reducing visibility along I-94 from Detroit to Ann Arbor. If you’re traveling in these areas between 6:30 p.m. until around 8 p.m.

I’m all settled into the weather center after finishing the 6 p.m. newscast. I just ordered soup and plan on a cozy night watching snow on Exact Track 4D radar. Hopefully, you’re at home for the night, but if you do need to travel, here’s what you can expect.

I’m all settled into the weather center after finishing the 6 p.m. newscast. I just ordered soup and plan on a cozy night watching snow on Exact Track 4D radar. Hopefully, you’re at home for the night, but if you do need to travel, here’s what you can expect.

There is no more guessing, negative ads, quick interviews, us vs. them mentality, screaming social media posts or debates. Is anyone else taking a deep breath?

When I was in my 20s, I saw those “soccer moms” at the park and I heard their (in my opinion) horrific stories about travel soccer.

It can be overwhelming as you walk the aisle of your local pharmacy or visit a mall. I get a bit intimidated at the lotion, potion and makeup counters.

I invest a lot of time and money in so many swim classes because my son's safety in and around the water is very important to me.

Hey everybody, it’s been awhile.

I met with George Blaha recently to interview him about the medical ordeal he’s been through. Instead, he began our conversation asking all about me.

Saturday morning was a beautiful spring day, but it was not like most of my weekend mornings.

Low cost, clean and consistent busses get me around Metro Detroit.

There is a crush at the doors of the Michigan Stars Sports Center on Powell Road in Washington Township.

Earlier this week, the Senate unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent next year.

There is absolutely nothing you can say to comfort a parent who is grieving the loss of a child. That was one of the hardest parts about my interview with Tate Myre’s father.

For the longest time, I’ve joked that my brother, Ryan, needed his own reality show. No matter where he was, something interesting happened.

Some families seem to have it all together, and others ... well, not so much.

There’s been a lot of talk about adult food allergies in our newsroom this past week following our special report. I wanted to share a personal story in the hopes that it might help one of you.

I guess you could say every week is strange for me as a parent.

“I got my mom to make some of that strudel, brought it down to him and he went on to talk about my mom and rave about her strudel on national TV!” Paul said. “He loved my mom’s strudel.”

Cooking is one of those hobbies I picked up in college. I was tired of eating Ramen and pizza rolls all the time and figured there are a lot of people who can cook, why not me?

They say a mother’s job is never done.

In the early days of the pandemic, many of us were afraid to touch anything. And too many people only realized they’d come in contact with it when they suddenly found they’d lost their sense of taste or smell. Something closer to actual warfare broke out in spats between Americans divided over proper COVID precautions. READ: CDC provides guidance for people who are fully vaccinated against COVIDAs we head into the second year of COVID, the fights remain intense. AdREAD: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge looks back on COVID pandemic on anniversary of first casesWe’ve tried hard in our newscasts to celebrate the good.

This one Christmas my now-brother-in-law Colin and I cooked up a game on our in-laws pool table and named it “Poolocce.”As in, bocce ball and billiards combined. Trust me, if you want to hear something that sounds spooky and unworldly at the same time, throw a bocce ball on lake ice. “It’s the craze that’s sweeping the nation! This holiday season, if you have a pool table or your family does, try Poolocce. “Remember, friends -- it’s the game that’s sweeping the nation!

So Grandma Carr -- God rest her soul -- used to make these Christmas cookies that were so good they had to have been laced with some magic secret ingredient known only to her. I haven’t had a frosted shortbread cookie (with sprinkles) before or since that could touch her recipe. I can still picture that Thom McCann shoebox bursting open, cookies rolling asunder in all directions. “You want the cookies?” I shouted. Have the cookies!”Of course, 35 years later, if I had a time machine I would go back and eat those cookies right off the ground.

Did you know Barry Manilow did a swingin’ Vegas version of the song “My Favorite Things”? Sami's Christmas Hits (Jason Carr)Which brings us back to Barry Manilow. And boy does Barry’s version sizzle. Tell her, Alexa, play “My Favorite Things” by Barry Manilow. A few years back I interviewed Barry Manilow and I asked him about this particular song and arrangement.

No idea of the origin or who these stewardesses are, but I’m going to call them, from left to right, Bev, Carol, Inez and Judy. And, if I had to guess, based on the fashion, the hair and the pattern on the seat upholstery, “back when” is about 1977ish. And back then, if there was room in first class, that’s where they’d seat you. As for the upholstery on those seats, I absolutely remember that red and blue abstract pattern. Well, this has been a fun trip down memory lane but it’s time to put your tray tables up and prepare for departure.

So perhaps youve heard about the Dr. Pepper scarcity thats the new toilet paper shortage. Life used to be easier: water, pop, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, hot tea. I love Dr. Pepper. Raised on Tang, Ive now become a refreshment nomad wandering the desert in search of a taste oasis. Right now Im gonna go check the vending area to see if theres any Dr. Pepper to be had.

Tati Amare - There have been so many changes in the last several months, life as weve known it is completely different. These changes have made the summer of 2020 very different from what I was planning for. In March, my biggest concern was getting tickets to the first, hottest concert of the season. Instead of dwelling on whats different Ive decided to enjoy NEW traditions. Zoom calls, socially distanced gatherings, masks on during long walks along the river are unusual, to say the least, but lets enjoy this moment, learn the lessons and lean in to the hidden blessings!

Rhonda Walker on set with co-anchor Evrod Cassimy, who has tested positive for the coronavirus. Rhonda Walker at her anchor desk at Local 4's studio. Local 4's Rhonda Walker eating healthy at home during Michigan's stay at home order amid the coronavirus outbreak. A collage of Local 4's Rhonda Walker exercising at home during Michigan's stay at home order amid the coronavirous pandemic. Please stay safe, stay healthy and stay home!

It’s especially hard when you’re used to doing something that you really enjoy and then that’s taken away from you. It’s hard, but I think it’s only going to make us stronger. (WDIV)I start to wonder how long it’s going to be until we’re able to gather like that again. But I’m really starting to appreciate how peaceful it is to give yourself space. but I’m also going to make sure I take more time to continue to have moments by myself like I’m doing now.

My husband is working from home and I’m working in a newsroom that feels empty as many of our staff is also working from home. My husband and I live in a smaller apartment downtown so he’s turned our dining table into his new office. It’s a great way to calm your stress which I know a lot of us are dealing with right now. Other than movies and eating carry out, I’m planning on catching up on lots of sleep this weekend. This weekend will be a blessing and I’ll come back on Monday well rested and ready for another work week!