Human case of H1N2 swine flu confirmed in Ionia County resident after Kent County Youth Fair
Read full article: Human case of H1N2 swine flu confirmed in Ionia County resident after Kent County Youth FairMichigan health officials are investigating a confirmed case of influenza A H1N2 variant, commonly known as swine flu, in an Ionia County resident who exhibited swine at the Kent County Youth Fair.
Dream Cruise weather: Tracking weekend storm chances in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Dream Cruise weather: Tracking weekend storm chances in Metro DetroitMuch of the Woodward Dream Cruise should get favorable weather before a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day and night.
Here’s a preview of Michigan Science Center’s ‘Insides Out’ program
Read full article: Here’s a preview of Michigan Science Center’s ‘Insides Out’ programThis is for all the curious kids out there, and honestly, the adults too. The Michigan Science Center just launched a brand-new weekend program called “Insides Out,” and yes, it is exactly what it sounds like.
Car affordability is getting worse -- here’s why
Read full article: Car affordability is getting worse -- here’s whyBuying a car has long been seen as a step toward independence, with the freedom to hit the open road. But today, it carries a burden that feels more like a house—and Edmunds data backs that up.
5 non-citizens accused of voting in Michigan’s November 2024 general election
Read full article: 5 non-citizens accused of voting in Michigan’s November 2024 general electionFive non-citizens are accused of voting in Michigan’s November 2024 general election, and one U.S. citizen is accused of registering their non-citizen spouse to vote.
Rural hospitals nationwide are closing labor and delivery units. Here’s how Michigan is impacted
Read full article: Rural hospitals nationwide are closing labor and delivery units. Here’s how Michigan is impactedA troubling trend is hitting expecting mothers in Michigan and across the country.
Jyaire Hill embraces veteran role as Michigan football CB enters senior season
Read full article: Jyaire Hill embraces veteran role as Michigan football CB enters senior seasonJyaire Hill is entering his senior season at the University of Michigan with a veteran’s perspective, but the senior cornerback still has plenty to prove.
‘We can be as good as anybody’: Enow Etta confident in Michigan football’s defensive line
Read full article: ‘We can be as good as anybody’: Enow Etta confident in Michigan football’s defensive lineEnow Etta isn’t interested in where the Michigan Wolverines’ defensive line ranks in preseason conversations.
Nessel sues Oakland County nonprofit for ‘deceptive’ business practices
Read full article: Nessel sues Oakland County nonprofit for ‘deceptive’ business practicesA lawsuit filed Tuesday by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel seeks to dissolve a Waterford-based nonprofit for misrepresenting its housing assistance services to consumers.
Oakland County votes to fund Planned Parenthood clinic through 2028
Read full article: Oakland County votes to fund Planned Parenthood clinic through 2028Dozens of community members gave emotional public comments both for and against the proposed funding ahead of the commissioners’ vote on Thursday.
40% of Michiganders can’t afford basics, researchers say
Read full article: 40% of Michiganders can’t afford basics, researchers sayWe’ve all felt it at the grocery store, the gas pump, and when the rent or mortgage comes due. Things cost more, and for Michigan families, the math simply isn’t adding up.
Man sentenced to 5-20 years for role in Metro Detroit auto theft ring
Read full article: Man sentenced to 5-20 years for role in Metro Detroit auto theft ringCaesar Cooper, 25, from Detroit, has been sentenced to five to 20 years in prison for his role in a prolific Metro Detroit auto theft ring, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Will Metro Detroit skies clear in time for Perseid meteor shower?
Read full article: Will Metro Detroit skies clear in time for Perseid meteor shower?The best opportunity for isolated showers and thunderstorms is becoming increasingly focused north of Metro Detroit Wednesday evening, while most of the region should remain dry.
Michigan governor’s race enters general election after Benson, James primary wins
Read full article: Michigan governor’s race enters general election after Benson, James primary winsMichigan’s 2026 governor’s race is officially set. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James won their respective primaries Tuesday (Aug. 4), but in dramatically different fashions.
US Army Corps of Engineers approves federal permit for Line 5 tunnel in Straits of Mackinac
Read full article: US Army Corps of Engineers approves federal permit for Line 5 tunnel in Straits of MackinacFederal officials approved a key permit on Wednesday to allow for the construction of Enbridge Inc.’s 3.6-mile tunnel to replace the Line 5 pipeline under the Straights of Mackinac.
Nessel warns Michiganders to protect themselves from scammers impersonating banks, credit unions
Read full article: Nessel warns Michiganders to protect themselves from scammers impersonating banks, credit unionsA new wave of imposter scams has prompted Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to reissue a consumer alert warning residents to remain vigilant to protect their personal information.
Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change
Read full article: Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want changeResults in Democratic primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut have reiterated that Democratic voters are hungry for change, even as they remain divided over the party’s ideological future.
McGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4
Read full article: McGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
FBI arrests Flint-area man accused of attempting to arrange travel to meet minors
Read full article: FBI arrests Flint-area man accused of attempting to arrange travel to meet minorsA Flint-area man was arrested after an FBI investigation allegedly found he attempted to arrange travel to meet minors for illegal sexual activity, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of Michigan.
Body camera shows how DNR officers found missing Muskegon River tubers
Read full article: Body camera shows how DNR officers found missing Muskegon River tubersBody camera footage released by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows how conservation officers used their knowledge of the area and specialized tracking skills to find three people who went missing while tubing on the Muskegon River.
More storms possible in Metro Detroit, heavy rain main concern
Read full article: More storms possible in Metro Detroit, heavy rain main concernAfter a soaking start to the workweek for parts of Southeast Michigan, additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring more heavy rain through Tuesday.
Oakland County vote could fund Planned Parenthood clinic through 2028
Read full article: Oakland County vote could fund Planned Parenthood clinic through 2028A little more than a week after two Planned Parenthood clinics in metro Detroit closed because of funding issues, Oakland County commissioners are set to vote on whether to provide up to $1.5 million to help keep one of the last remaining clinics in the metro open.
‘Two very different Americas’: CAIR criticizes Trump post targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
Read full article: ‘Two very different Americas’: CAIR criticizes Trump post targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-SayedThe Council on American-Islamic Relations is criticizing a Truth Social post by President Donald Trump that compares Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife with Trump and the first lady.
2 products sold in Michigan included in major Taylor Farms recall
Read full article: 2 products sold in Michigan included in major Taylor Farms recallOf the latest products recalled, two of them have been distributed to retail stores in Michigan with a “Best by” date up to and including Aug. 16, 2026.
AAA: Michigan gas prices see double-digit drop since last week
Read full article: AAA: Michigan gas prices see double-digit drop since last weekMotorists are now paying roughly $62 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, an increase of around $11 from the highest price reported last August, according to AAA.
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.