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Morning 4: Michigan residents can bid on state surplus items on new auction website -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan residents can bid on state surplus items on new auction website -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Watch: Local 4 team welcomes Bernie Smilovitz back after sudden passing of his wife
Read full article: Watch: Local 4 team welcomes Bernie Smilovitz back after sudden passing of his wifeLongtime Local 4 sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz returned to the sports desk this week after the tragic sudden passing of his wife, Donna.
Feel the Bern: Do you -- or can you -- believe the Lions are for real?
Read full article: Feel the Bern: Do you -- or can you -- believe the Lions are for real?If you’re looking for a one word answer to the question, can you or do you believe the Lions are for real, you’ll have to wait a moment. One word answers are great but that wouldn’t be much of a column. So let’s proceed.
Bernie Smilovitz: What it was like when Red Wings won Stanley Cup in 1997
Read full article: Bernie Smilovitz: What it was like when Red Wings won Stanley Cup in 1997Trying to remember what happened 25 years ago is a difficult task. But the Red Wings winning their first Stanley Cup in 42 years feels like it happened 42 minutes ago.
Tony Kanaan: Why I’m excited to join Local 4 for Detroit Grand Prix coverage
Read full article: Tony Kanaan: Why I’m excited to join Local 4 for Detroit Grand Prix coverageI’m really excited to be working with Local 4 News for this weekend’s coverage of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
Former Zamboni driver Al Sobotka talks urinating incident, Red Wings firing, would he return?
Read full article: Former Zamboni driver Al Sobotka talks urinating incident, Red Wings firing, would he return?Former Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka spoke one-on-one with Local 4 about the urinating incident, being fired by the team, his current mental state and whether he would go back to his old job, if asked.
‘I am crushed’: Beloved Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka goes 1-on-1 with Bernie Smilovitz
Read full article: ‘I am crushed’: Beloved Detroit Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka goes 1-on-1 with Bernie SmilovitzAfter 51 years of service, Olympia Entertainment would not overlook the indiscretion and fired him. Now Al Sobotka is fighting back.
Great Wok of China: Sampling a beef rice noodle dish at New Mandarin Garden in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Great Wok of China: Sampling a beef rice noodle dish at New Mandarin Garden in Farmington HillsLocal 4′s Bernie Smilovitz is exploring Chinese cuisine in Metro Detroit as we cheer on Team USA in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Great Wok of China: Savoring spicy soup at New Mandarin Garden in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Great Wok of China: Savoring spicy soup at New Mandarin Garden in Farmington HillsLocal 4′s Bernie Smilovitz is exploring Chinese cuisine in Metro Detroit as we cheer on Team USA in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Great Wok of China: Tasting fried rice at New Mandarin Garden in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Great Wok of China: Tasting fried rice at New Mandarin Garden in Farmington HillsLocal 4′s Bernie Smilovitz is exploring Chinese cuisine in Metro Detroit as we cheer on Team USA in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Detroit Pistons coach, psychotherapist discuss mental health in sports
Read full article: Detroit Pistons coach, psychotherapist discuss mental health in sportsBernie Smilovitz sat down with Detroit Pistons coach Dwayne Casey and team psychotherapist Dr. Corey Yeager, PhD, to talk about mental health and how their organization addresses the topic on a daily basis.
Bernie’s blog: If kids are your investment, grandkids are your dividends
Read full article: Bernie’s blog: If kids are your investment, grandkids are your dividendsThe football season can be a tumultuous time for everyone. The long summer has come to a close and you know that cold weather is right around the corner. So we comfort ourselves with the football season.
Sources: Lions in trade talks to deal Matthew Stafford
Read full article: Sources: Lions in trade talks to deal Matthew StaffordDETROIT – Sources close to the Detroit Lions have confirmed to Local 4′s Bernie Smilovitz that trade talks concerning quarterback Matthew Stafford have been underway for a couple of weeks. Stafford’s wife Kelly posted on her Instagram account saying if her husband were to be traded, one destination she would be interested in is California. More: Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talksPosted on Kelly Stafford's Instagram account (WDIV)The Los Angeles Chargers did say goodbye to quarterback Philip Rivers last week. Stafford has played 11 seasons with the Lions, starting in 2009. He was the first overall pick in the NFL draft the same year.
Bernie Smilovitz is a grandpa!
Read full article: Bernie Smilovitz is a grandpa!Bernie Smilovitz and his family are celebrating a new addition! Eloise Hart Smilovitz was born at 5:52 a.m. Oct. 3 at 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Congratulations to grandpa Bernie and his entire family! Eloise Hart, Bernie Smilovitz's granddaughter, was born Oct. 3, 2019. (WDIV)Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez provides input on Detroit Tigers current status
Read full article: Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez provides input on Detroit Tigers current statusDETROIT Bernie Smilovitz caught up with former Tiger and hall of famer Ivan Pudge Rodriguez. Pudge spoke on manager Rob Gardenhire and mentions the importance of continuing to develop the young talent the Tigers are receiving. Pudge also mentions how the squad cant look ahead to competing in the world series, instead to work one game at a time. The hall of famer relates the current squad to the team back in 2003/2004, the struggle the team back in the day faced by losing a total of 113 games. Although the team isnt currently a playoff team, Pudge sees potential as he says:The Tigers have a very young, talented team that -- in about two years -- could possibly be in the play-off race.You can watch the interview above.