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Victim in 1989 Kentucky cold case murder might have ties to Detroit area, genealogists say
Read full article: Victim in 1989 Kentucky cold case murder might have ties to Detroit area, genealogists sayAs investigators work to identify a man who was found dead in Kentucky in 1989, genealogists say he might have ties to the Detroit area.
3 tornadoes confirmed across SE Michigan in late-night severe weather event
Read full article: 3 tornadoes confirmed across SE Michigan in late-night severe weather eventThree tornadoes touched down across southeast Michigan early Thursday morning as a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through the region, according to National Weather Service damage surveys.
Consumers Energy working to restore power for over 189K customers in Michigan -- check the outage map
Read full article: Consumers Energy working to restore power for over 189K customers in Michigan -- check the outage mapMany Michiganders are waking up to no power Friday morning following overnight storms.
Completion of Mackinac Bridge construction delayed due to early season weather
Read full article: Completion of Mackinac Bridge construction delayed due to early season weatherCompletion of the work to repave the Mackinac Bridge and replace a modular joint has been delayed due to the cold, rainy weather early in the season.
Severe storms with tornado potential expected in SE Michigan -- threat enhanced for Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe storms with tornado potential expected in SE Michigan -- threat enhanced for Metro DetroitThe Storm Prediction Center upped the game tonight, placing parts of Metro Detroit under an Enhanced Risk (level 3) of severe thunderstorms.
Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bond
Read full article: Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bondThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago was given a $5 million bond on Thursday.
Detroit Lions 2025 schedule release: Track live updates, game leaks, rumors, news
Read full article: Detroit Lions 2025 schedule release: Track live updates, game leaks, rumors, newsThe NFL is set to release the full season schedule on Wednesday night, but per usual, leaks are already making it to the internet.
Live Nation to offer $30 tickets for several summer concerts in Michigan. Here’s a list
Read full article: Live Nation to offer $30 tickets for several summer concerts in Michigan. Here’s a listHere's a full list of concerts heading to Metro Detroit this summer that are included in Live Nation's $30 ticket sale.
Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan holds 14th annual Detroit Construction Science Expo
Read full article: Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan holds 14th annual Detroit Construction Science ExpoSkilled trades leaders are actively working to create more opportunities in trades and engineering for Detroit’s youth.
How Michigan residents can check for unclaimed money on revamped website
Read full article: How Michigan residents can check for unclaimed money on revamped websiteThe Michigan Department of Treasury has revamped its website to make it easier for residents to check if they have unclaimed property.
President Trump vows ‘Global price match’ for US drug costs in new executive order
Read full article: President Trump vows ‘Global price match’ for US drug costs in new executive orderPresident Donald Trump is taking a strong stand against high drug prices in a sweeping executive order. His new plan promises to lower prescription drug costs for Americans by up to 50%.
Michigan lawmakers propose ‘Brown Alert’ system to warn of raw sewage in waterways
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers propose ‘Brown Alert’ system to warn of raw sewage in waterwaysMichigan lawmakers proposed legislation that would create a new alert system to notify residents when raw sewage contaminates local waterways, addressing long-standing concerns about water quality in communities like Harrison Township.
Macomb County couple scammed out of $50,000
Read full article: Macomb County couple scammed out of $50,000Police said the couple received an email claiming they had fraudulent charges for purchasing child pornography on their credit card and were instructed to withdraw $50,000 and give it to a man posing as a Treasury Department official.
Morning 4: Men take photos of themselves with cash stolen from ATM in Michigan, court documents say -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Men take photos of themselves with cash stolen from ATM in Michigan, court documents say -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
How to secure your home while working outside as thefts rise in warmer weather
Read full article: How to secure your home while working outside as thefts rise in warmer weatherAs warmer weather encourages more outdoor activities, homeowners may find themselves spending more time in the garden or playing with kids in the yard. However, this is also the time when thieves are on the lookout for opportunities. The FBI reports that larceny and theft are particularly common during this season.
Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate
Read full article: Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US SenateA lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state’s open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.
Michigan men take photos of themselves with cash stolen from ATM before arrest, court documents say
Read full article: Michigan men take photos of themselves with cash stolen from ATM before arrest, court documents sayTwo men were arrested and are facing federal charges for their alleged role in an ATM theft at a credit union in Saginaw in 2024.
‘I think dad just won the lottery’: Michigan man runs down street after winning $5.46M jackpot
Read full article: ‘I think dad just won the lottery’: Michigan man runs down street after winning $5.46M jackpotA Michigan dad bought a lottery ticket on a whim and ended up winning a $5.46 million jackpot.
Joy in Detroit as Cardinal with Michigan ties becomes first American pope
Read full article: Joy in Detroit as Cardinal with Michigan ties becomes first American popeDetroit Catholics erupted in joy Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American elected pope, choosing the name Leo XIV. The pontiff’s Michigan connections made the historic moment even more special.
Healthcare providers alarmed as report projects 700K may lose coverage in Michigan
Read full article: Healthcare providers alarmed as report projects 700K may lose coverage in MichiganA new report from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than 700,000 Michiganders could lose health care coverage under proposed federal Medicaid cuts.
Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New York
Read full article: Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New YorkRising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Federal court upholds Michigan’s process for removing dead voters from rolls
Read full article: Federal court upholds Michigan’s process for removing dead voters from rollsA federal court affirmed that Michigan’s process for removing voter registrations of people who have died is “more than reasonable.”
Lawsuit claims Michigan Department of Corrections records inmates in showers, strip searches
Read full article: Lawsuit claims Michigan Department of Corrections records inmates in showers, strip searchesA lawsuit was filed, alleging that the Michigan Department of Corrections instructed guards to use body cameras during routine strip searches at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Washtenaw County.
$500M lawsuit: Michigan DOC recorded inmates in showers, strip searches
Read full article: $500M lawsuit: Michigan DOC recorded inmates in showers, strip searchesA $500 million lawsuit has been filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections and other officials, alleging guards at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility used body cameras to record female inmates in showers and during strip searches.
Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
Read full article: Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health accessMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including her experience with miscarriage.
Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say
Read full article: Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources sayMichigan is expected to suspend football coach Sherrone Moore for two games this year to address allegations that he failed to cooperate in the NCAA’s sign-stealing investigation, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke with AP.
Michigan to suspend football coach Sherrone Moore for 2 games over scouting case, per ESPN
Read full article: Michigan to suspend football coach Sherrone Moore for 2 games over scouting case, per ESPNMichigan is going to suspend football coach Sherrone Moore for two games over the advanced scouting case, according to ESPN.
Michigan Wolverines make history by landing 5-star duo in basketball, football for first time since 1991
Read full article: Michigan Wolverines make history by landing 5-star duo in basketball, football for first time since 1991The University of Michigan athletics department has made history with its recent recruiting success, reminiscent of the glory days of the early 1990s.
Man from Ann Arbor facing federal charges for allegedly sexually exploiting children
Read full article: Man from Ann Arbor facing federal charges for allegedly sexually exploiting childrenA man from Washtenaw County is facing federal charges after allegedly coercing children as young as 10 years old for pornographic images on Discord and exchanging sexually graphic messages with multiple children.
Where people will go for fabric now that Joann is closing nationwide?
Read full article: Where people will go for fabric now that Joann is closing nationwide?Joann Fabric filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January, and now all of its stores are closing. Six Michigan locations closed at the end of April, and the rest will remain open until the end of this month.
End of crafting era: Joann Fabrics closing all stores nationwide after second bankruptcy
Read full article: End of crafting era: Joann Fabrics closing all stores nationwide after second bankruptcyJoann Fabric filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January, and now all of its stores are closing. Six Michigan locations closed at the end of April, and the rest will remain open until the end of this month.
Police search for Texas man who reportedly cut off GPS tether after extradition to Michigan
Read full article: Police search for Texas man who reportedly cut off GPS tether after extradition to MichiganHe was extradited to Michigan in April to face charges for his alleged role in the theft of a truck and the failed theft of an ATM.
Michigan AG files suit against Roku for allegedly collecting children’s data, violating privacy laws
Read full article: Michigan AG files suit against Roku for allegedly collecting children’s data, violating privacy lawsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Roku, alleging that the television platform collects children’s data without obtaining parental consent.
Michigan school district enacts ‘Away-for-the-Day’ device policy for 2025 school year
Read full article: Michigan school district enacts ‘Away-for-the-Day’ device policy for 2025 school yearA Michigan school district is telling students that no more devices will be in class starting next school year.
Harrison Township residents celebrate Selfridge F-15EX fighter jet mission
Read full article: Harrison Township residents celebrate Selfridge F-15EX fighter jet missionHarrison Township residents and business owners celebrated Tuesday’s announcement that Selfridge Air National Guard Base will receive 20 F-15EX fighter jets.
‘Give us a fair shot’: Detroit Pistons owner speaks up after Game 5 win
Read full article: ‘Give us a fair shot’: Detroit Pistons owner speaks up after Game 5 winThe owner of the Detroit Pistons spoke out about his team getting a fair shot after their Game 5 win over the Knicks to bring the series back home.
Gov. Whitmer talks fighter jets, bipartisan effort with Kimberly Gill after Trump visit in Michigan
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer talks fighter jets, bipartisan effort with Kimberly Gill after Trump visit in MichiganAfter signing an executive order, Donald Trump returned to Selfridge Air Base and announced that a new series of fighter jets would be stationed there. This followed a meeting he had with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month.
Navigating the Michigan Career Portal: A guide for job seekers
Read full article: Navigating the Michigan Career Portal: A guide for job seekersMichigan is on a mission to become a premier state for inclusive and equitable access to economic opportunities, and it all starts with connecting people to meaningful careers.
Morning 4: Tribar pleads guilty for releasing cancer-causing chemical into Huron River -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Tribar pleads guilty for releasing cancer-causing chemical into Huron River -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances
Read full article: Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievancesPresident Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term — yet spent much of his rally marking it in campaign mode, fixated on past grudges and grievances.
Auto theft ringleader linked to crimes across multiple states arrested by Troy police
Read full article: Auto theft ringleader linked to crimes across multiple states arrested by Troy policeTroy police arrested Jordan Gray, who has been identified as one of the primary suspects in an extensive operation regarding an auto theft ring in Michigan.
Michigan Supreme Court declines divorced couple’s embryo case, leaving IVF legal questions unresolved
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court declines divorced couple’s embryo case, leaving IVF legal questions unresolvedA deeply personal and emotionally complex legal battle has come to an end for a divorced Michigan couple, as the state Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute over a frozen embryo created during their marriage — a decision that leaves lingering questions about reproductive rights, parental autonomy, and legal precedent.
Lawmakers want to simplify process for voters to end Hillsdale County’s Sunday bar ban
Read full article: Lawmakers want to simplify process for voters to end Hillsdale County’s Sunday bar banMichigan lawmakers have introduced plans to simplify the process for voters to repeal a ban on Sunday alcohol sales at bars and restaurants in Hillsdale County.
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency office in Detroit to temporarily close -- here’s when and why
Read full article: Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency office in Detroit to temporarily close -- here’s when and whyThe Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s office in Detroit is scheduled to temporarily close next week, but an interim office will be open.
Morning 4: Livingston County driver charged after teen on longboard left paralyzed in middle of road -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Livingston County driver charged after teen on longboard left paralyzed in middle of road -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.