El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
Read full article: El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primaryMichigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
‘Delete all your messages’: Texts show Detroit-area duo’s panic when caught in alleged $4M fraud scheme
Read full article: ‘Delete all your messages’: Texts show Detroit-area duo’s panic when caught in alleged $4M fraud schemeInvestigators say a Metro Detroit pair is linked to hundreds of suspected fraudulent unemployment claims in 32 states, totaling more than $4 million. And when the operation started to unravel, investigators say text messages between the two captured the moment the alleged scheme went into panic mode.
League of Women Voters works to engage first-time voters ahead of midterms
Read full article: League of Women Voters works to engage first-time voters ahead of midtermsMichiganders cast a record number of ballots in the primary, and with the 2026 midterms approaching, nonpartisan groups like the League of Women Voters are working to engage first-time voters.
Detroit nurse charged with allegedly stealing controlled substances from nursing home patient
Read full article: Detroit nurse charged with allegedly stealing controlled substances from nursing home patientA 26-year-old Detroit licensed practical nurse was arraigned on charges alleging she stole controlled substances from a nursing home patient and falsified medical records to cover up the theft, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office said.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans kick off general election campaigns with dueling rallies
Read full article: Michigan Democrats, Republicans kick off general election campaigns with dueling ralliesMichigan Democrats and Republicans held dueling campaign kickoff rallies this week, pitching their nominees and arguing that the state’s November vote could help shape national politics.
Missing tubers found alive and safe after dayslong search along Muskegon River
Read full article: Missing tubers found alive and safe after dayslong search along Muskegon RiverThree people who went missing during a tubing trip on the Muskegon River were found alive and safe after a dayslong search involving multiple law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and volunteers.
‘I don’t know if they’re alive’: Missing child’s dad speaks out as Muskegon River search continues
Read full article: ‘I don’t know if they’re alive’: Missing child’s dad speaks out as Muskegon River search continuesThe search for two women and a 9-year-old child reported missing after going on the Muskegon River continues Friday.
Great Lakes sturgeon can live centuries longer than previously thought, study finds
Read full article: Great Lakes sturgeon can live centuries longer than previously thought, study findsA recent study tracking the lifespan of lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes is making waves, finding that the prehistoric fish can live up to 427 years old.
Camp Grayling to host 1 of 4 US defense industry test range facilities, Army officials say
Read full article: Camp Grayling to host 1 of 4 US defense industry test range facilities, Army officials sayThe new online platform will provide private defense companies with “concierge access” to four U.S. Army test ranges — including Camp Grayling.
Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood focused on leadership, believes Wolverines can compete for CFP title
Read full article: Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood focused on leadership, believes Wolverines can compete for CFP titleMichigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood says his biggest goal entering the 2026 season isn’t proving doubters wrong. It’s proving he can be the best version of himself.
Michigan State Police release 2025 traffic crash data: What to know
Read full article: Michigan State Police release 2025 traffic crash data: What to knowMichigan State Police released the final traffic crash data for 2025 revealing that traffic fatalities declined slightly even though the total number of crashes increased.
Jahmyr Gibbs back on the field for the first time since Detroit Lions training camp started
Read full article: Jahmyr Gibbs back on the field for the first time since Detroit Lions training camp startedJahmyr Gibbs was back on the field for the first time since Detroit Lions training camp started a week ago.
Michigan health officials lift lettuce, salad greens warning as cyclosporiasis cases decline
Read full article: Michigan health officials lift lettuce, salad greens warning as cyclosporiasis cases declineMichigan residents can resume routine guidance on eating lettuce and salad greens, state health officials said Thursday, as cyclosporiasis cases begin to decline.
Michigan DNR is auctioning off about 100 properties across the state -- here’s how to place your bid
Read full article: Michigan DNR is auctioning off about 100 properties across the state -- here’s how to place your bidOne of the best parts of summer in Michigan is getting outside and enjoying the woods, the water, and the fresh air.
DC Jay Hill says Michigan football’s defense will rely on versatility, competition and growth in fall camp
Read full article: DC Jay Hill says Michigan football’s defense will rely on versatility, competition and growth in fall campMichigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Jay Hill is not interested in making bold predictions before the season. Instead, he wants his defense to let its performance speak for itself.
Michigan football offense leaning on run game as OC Jason Beck builds passing identity in first fall camp
Read full article: Michigan football offense leaning on run game as OC Jason Beck builds passing identity in first fall campMichigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Jason Beck believes the team already has a foundation on offense entering fall camp. Now comes the challenge of developing a passing attack to complement it.
Michigan woman files lawsuit against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce
Read full article: Michigan woman files lawsuit against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuceA Michigan woman has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell and several lettuce suppliers, including Taylor Farms, alleging contaminated lettuce served at the fast-food chain sickened customers during a multistate Cyclospora outbreak.
Michigan Senate primary sets up El-Sayed, Rogers showdown in high-stakes November race
Read full article: Michigan Senate primary sets up El-Sayed, Rogers showdown in high-stakes November raceAbdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, narrowly defeating establishment-backed Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a closely watched primary.
Abdul El-Sayed wins 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary election, AP projects
Read full article: Abdul El-Sayed wins 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary election, AP projectsThe Associated Press projects Abdul El-Sayed will win the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic primary election.
Fertilizer prices swing, Michigan farmers warn of more pressure ahead
Read full article: Fertilizer prices swing, Michigan farmers warn of more pressure aheadFertilizer price swings are back on the radar for Michigan farmers after a spring run-up that some growers say tightened margins at the worst possible time, prompting renewed questions about whether global shocks, industry consolidation, or both are driving what they pay.
John James accepts Republican nomination for Michigan governor, shifts focus to November election
Read full article: John James accepts Republican nomination for Michigan governor, shifts focus to November electionU.S. Rep. John James accepted the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday night, thanking supporters and turning his attention to the November general election.
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary, turns focus to November election
Read full article: Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary, turns focus to November electionMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson accepted the Democratic nomination for governor, telling supporters the general election will center on whether state government works for everyday residents or powerful political and corporate interests.
Public memorial service to be held for Michigan mother, 6 children killed in murder-suicide
Read full article: Public memorial service to be held for Michigan mother, 6 children killed in murder-suicideThe family of the Michigan mother and six children killed in a murder-suicide announced they will be holding a public memorial service.
Metro Detroit’s Stella Vajda skates into the spotlight, set to represent Team USA at Cranberry Cup
Read full article: Metro Detroit’s Stella Vajda skates into the spotlight, set to represent Team USA at Cranberry CupFourteen-year-old Metro Detroit figure skater Stella Vajda is turning an Olympic dream into real momentum on the ice.
Men charged after alleged armed carjacking of Cadillac Escalade in Grosse Pointe Woods
Read full article: Men charged after alleged armed carjacking of Cadillac Escalade in Grosse Pointe WoodsTwo men are facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they carjacked a rented Cadillac Escalade at gunpoint in Grosse Pointe Woods before fleeing and crashing another vehicle.
Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Read full article: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishmentAbdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps biggest example yet that the party’s voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed candidates in must-win battlegrounds.
Why some of Michigan’s county names are basically fiction
Read full article: Why some of Michigan’s county names are basically fictionMichigan’s 83 counties have names that originate from a mix of sources, including tributes to notable American figures, geographic features, and local Indigenous languages. Some are just fake.
Federal election monitors in Michigan: What they’ll be doing during Tuesday’s primary
Read full article: Federal election monitors in Michigan: What they’ll be doing during Tuesday’s primaryFederal election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice will be in Michigan for Tuesday’s primary election as part of a broader deployment across the country.
Michigan AG Nessel highlights voter rights and how to report intimidation
Read full article: Michigan AG Nessel highlights voter rights and how to report intimidationMichigan voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4 for the state’s primary election, and state officials are urging anyone who hasn’t cast a ballot yet to go in informed — and confident about their rights.
2 deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases across the state rise to over 11,000
Read full article: 2 deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases across the state rise to over 11,000Two people in Michigan have died linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, as more than 11,000 cases were reported across the state.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primaryMichigan voters will decide a competitive Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in a contest that will have major implications for control of the chamber next year.
Michigan lawmakers push to rein in energy rates, hold utility companies accountable
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers push to rein in energy rates, hold utility companies accountableMichigan lawmakers are escalating calls for utility accountability after another stretch of high summer bills and storm-related outages, rolling out competing plans they say would protect ratepayers and force improvements in reliability.
El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for Democrats
Read full article: El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for DemocratsU.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are spending the final hours of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary in settings that reflect their starkly different campaigns.
Final weekend blitz: Stevens, El-Sayed campaign across metro Detroit before primary
Read full article: Final weekend blitz: Stevens, El-Sayed campaign across metro Detroit before primaryAs Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary nears, Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are trying to win over undecided voters, spotlighting the campaign stops, ad spending and party divisions that have turned the contest into a national battleground.
Rainy final day of early voting draws steady turnout at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit
Read full article: Rainy final day of early voting draws steady turnout at Clark Park in Southwest DetroitDespite a rainy final day of early in-person voting, a steady stream of voters continued showing up Sunday at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit to cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election.
A highly invasive vine was detected in Michigan -- here’s how to identify and report it
Read full article: A highly invasive vine was detected in Michigan -- here’s how to identify and report itMile-a-minute weed, a highly invasive vine capable of smothering trees and other vegetation, was recently detected in Jackson County.
‘Heartbreaking’: Residents react after fatal shooting on Redford street corner
Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking’: Residents react after fatal shooting on Redford street cornerA man died after being found shot inside a car on a Redford Township street early Saturday morning, in what police believe was a targeted attack. Neighbors described waking up to a heavy police presence near Glendale and Woodbine, and investigators are now asking anyone with information about the fatal shooting to contact Redford Township police.
Early voting period ends Sunday for most Michigan voters for August primary
Read full article: Early voting period ends Sunday for most Michigan voters for August primaryMichigan’s statewide early in-person voting period ends Sunday ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, but some local jurisdictions will continue offering early voting on Monday.
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
Read full article: FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systemsMichigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”.
Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great LakesThe Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes.
Planned Parenthood closes 3 Michigan clinics amid federal funding cuts
Read full article: Planned Parenthood closes 3 Michigan clinics amid federal funding cutsThree Planned Parenthood health centers in Michigan have permanently closed — two in metro Detroit and one in Lansing — leaving thousands of patients scrambling for care.
Honduran man wanted for murder accused of re-entering U.S. illegally, arrested in Wayne County
Read full article: Honduran man wanted for murder accused of re-entering U.S. illegally, arrested in Wayne CountyA Honduran man, who federal officials say is wanted for murder, was arrested in Taylor for allegedly illegally re-entering the United States.
‘Measles is here’: Michigan health officials warn as vaccination rates fall dangerously low
Read full article: ‘Measles is here’: Michigan health officials warn as vaccination rates fall dangerously lowMichigan health officials are warning of a significant measles resurgence as vaccination rates drop below herd immunity thresholds.
Lansing, Livonia and Warren Planned Parenthoods are closing -- Here’s why and what patients can do next
Read full article: Lansing, Livonia and Warren Planned Parenthoods are closing -- Here’s why and what patients can do nextPlanned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) announced Lansing, Livonia, and Warren health centers are permanently closing as part of a network reorganization.
Michigan's Whittingham, Michigan State's Fitzgerald have similar missions in a bitter rivalry
Read full article: Michigan's Whittingham, Michigan State's Fitzgerald have similar missions in a bitter rivalryPat Fitzgerald fought his way back to coaching in the Big Ten. Kyle Whittingham practically fell into it after 21 years at Utah. Now, they share similar missions in one of the fiercest rivalries in college sports.
Michigan woman sues Taylor Farms, Border Foods over Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce
Read full article: Michigan woman sues Taylor Farms, Border Foods over Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuceA Michigan woman has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Farms, Border Foods and other produce companies, alleging she became seriously ill after eating contaminated lettuce during a multistate Cyclospora outbreak.
‘Your body belongs to me’: Texts show how accused Michigan church leader controlled young women
Read full article: ‘Your body belongs to me’: Texts show how accused Michigan church leader controlled young womenNew details were released this week through an updated indictment from a Michigan grand jury in a forced labor conspiracy that allegedly collected millions through church-run call centers across multiple states while subjecting victims to abuse and exploitation.
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried
Read full article: Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worriedPresident Donald Trump says car companies are thriving due to tariffs and other key policies he's instituted as president.
State lawmakers advocate to extend civil statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases after Interlochen report
Read full article: State lawmakers advocate to extend civil statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases after Interlochen reportA new report on alleged abuse at Interlochen Center for the Arts is renewing calls from state lawmakers to expand how long survivors of childhood sexual abuse have to sue.
Literacy reforms become campaign issue in Michigan governor’s race
Read full article: Literacy reforms become campaign issue in Michigan governor’s raceWith Michigan’s Aug. 4 gubernatorial primary approaching, a statewide policy group is pressing candidates to support two additional literacy reforms after lawmakers approved funding for three others in this year’s state budget.
Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Read full article: Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal ServiceThe U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach.
Pleasant, Seasonable Weather Continues Before Weekend Rain Chances Return
Read full article: Pleasant, Seasonable Weather Continues Before Weekend Rain Chances ReturnA stretch of comfortable summer weather continues across Metro Detroit as high pressure settles over the Great Lakes, bringing dry conditions and near-normal temperatures through the next couple of days.
Ann Arbor man gets 19-year sentence for soliciting children for naked photos
Read full article: Ann Arbor man gets 19-year sentence for soliciting children for naked photosCody Brian Pavasco, pleaded guilty to exchanging sexually graphic messages with multiple children, some as young as 10 years old, and soliciting them for pornographic images.