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Augusta Township voters resoundingly rejected rezoning seven parcels eyed for a hyperscale data center project just outside Milan
Rural residents challenged a data center project near Ann Arbor. Nearly 90% of voters said no.
Augusta Township voters resoundingly rejected rezoning seven parcels eyed for a hyperscale data center project just outside Milan
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Fresh off his record-setting extension, Bijan Robinson voiced support for Jahmyr Gibbs as the Lions continue contract negotiations.
Falcons’ star RB backs Jahmyr Gibbs amid Lions contract negotiations
Fresh off his record-setting extension, Bijan Robinson voiced support for Jahmyr Gibbs as the Lions continue contract negotiations.
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The person fell and hit their head, officials said.
Co-owner killed in Kalamazoo County workplace incident
The person fell and hit their head, officials said.
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Nguvu’s death leaves the zoo with four giraffes: females Zara and Kivuli, and males Mpenzi and Jabari.
Second young giraffe dies at the Detroit Zoo in unrelated incident
Nguvu’s death leaves the zoo with four giraffes: females Zara and Kivuli, and males Mpenzi and Jabari.
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Brook trout stocking has ended at the remote fisheries, where deteriorating DNR structures will be removed and original streams restored.
Aging dam removals will eliminate Upper Peninsula trout ponds
Brook trout stocking has ended at the remote fisheries, where deteriorating DNR structures will be removed and original streams restored.
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Drivers should expect closures and seek alternate routes during morning and afternoon work hours.
Road work to close North and Torrey roads in Fenton Township
Drivers should expect closures and seek alternate routes during morning and afternoon work hours.
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Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck and defensive coordinator Jay Hill met with media Wednesday after the Wolverines' first preseason practice.
Overheard after Michigan’s first practice: Fierce pickleball and letting actions speak
Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck and defensive coordinator Jay Hill met with media Wednesday after the Wolverines' first preseason practice.
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Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens, a moderate candidate who was backed by the Democratic party, with a platform built on progressive politics.
Abdul El-Sayed won with progressive politics. What does that mean for Democrats?
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens, a moderate candidate who was backed by the Democratic party, with a platform built on progressive politics.
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After winning their fourth consecutive game Tuesday night, the Tigers (55-58) are only 1 1/2 games out of the final American League Wild Card spot.
‘The show goes on’: Tigers return to work after deadline drama
After winning their fourth consecutive game Tuesday night, the Tigers (55-58) are only 1 1/2 games out of the final American League Wild Card spot.
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Formal complaints were filed alleging in part that the business’ owners brought two people into the store to purchase pounds of cannabis from the store’s vault, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Mid-Michigan dispensary closing after allegedly selling recalled products, pounds of marijuana
Formal complaints were filed alleging in part that the business’ owners brought two people into the store to purchase pounds of cannabis from the store’s vault, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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Five commission seats are up for election this year. Races in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th wards will determine who represents each district on the city's governing body.
Bay City commission races 2026: Who’s on the November ballot
Five commission seats are up for election this year. Races in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th wards will determine who represents each district on the city's governing body.
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Richard Haddad, the longtime Pistons Sports & Entertainment executive, will succeed retiring team president Rod Wood after a nationwide search.
Detroit Lions hire longtime Pistons executive as next president, CEO
Richard Haddad, the longtime Pistons Sports & Entertainment executive, will succeed retiring team president Rod Wood after a nationwide search.
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Rehabbers expect her spicy personality to help her through recovery and get her back in the wild.
Snow the eagle suffers new wing fracture, a ‘hiccup’ on journey toward release
Rehabbers expect her spicy personality to help her through recovery and get her back in the wild.
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Seven of the top-10 most affordable states are in the south, while none of the 10 most expensive states are from the region.
Southern states dominate study of most affordable place to retire in 2026
Seven of the top-10 most affordable states are in the south, while none of the 10 most expensive states are from the region.
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The county is placing a hold on major, expensive upgrades to its county jail and its James Street campus while officials determine long-term facility plans.
Ottawa County pauses major jail upgrades, plans $4.5M power grid fix
The county is placing a hold on major, expensive upgrades to its county jail and its James Street campus while officials determine long-term facility plans.
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Voter turnout increased across West Michigan counties, but clerks say poll workers must better educate voters about the rule prohibiting crossover voting between Republican and Democratic candidates.
Thousands of ballots spoiled in West Michigan primary election due to errors
Voter turnout increased across West Michigan counties, but clerks say poll workers must better educate voters about the rule prohibiting crossover voting between Republican and Democratic candidates.
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The poll showed that his overall approval rating hit a 40% approval rating in July — up from the 38% approval rating in June.
Trump gets failing grades on all but 1 issue in new poll
The poll showed that his overall approval rating hit a 40% approval rating in July — up from the 38% approval rating in June.
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The New Human Services Partnership awarded its fourth round of mini-grants to nine local organizations working to address the root causes of inequality, racism, poverty and trauma.
9 organizations awarded funding to combat inequality, poverty in the Ann Arbor area
The New Human Services Partnership awarded its fourth round of mini-grants to nine local organizations working to address the root causes of inequality, racism, poverty and trauma.
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On Aug. 4, voters approved adding nine acres of city property to the apartment complex. The project is the largest of four ongoing housing developments.
Dog park is voter approved for Cadillac's 252-unit apartment complex
On Aug. 4, voters approved adding nine acres of city property to the apartment complex. The project is the largest of four ongoing housing developments.
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A Saginaw County judge sentenced the 32-year-old to probation and fines after he admitted to abandoning the puppies with only dog food and no water in freezing conditions.
Michigan man gets probation for abandoning litter of puppies on wintry roadside
A Saginaw County judge sentenced the 32-year-old to probation and fines after he admitted to abandoning the puppies with only dog food and no water in freezing conditions.
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Abdul El-Sayed, who has never held elected office, defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens by less than 15,000 votes and vows to fight Trump's policies if elected in November.
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, vows challenge to Trump
Abdul El-Sayed, who has never held elected office, defeated U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens by less than 15,000 votes and vows to fight Trump's policies if elected in November.
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Yousef Rabhi dominated Ann Arbor’s south, west and central areas to win Tuesday’s mayoral primary race, while Mayor Christopher Taylor had majority support in a handful of areas on the north and east sides.
Color-coded maps show how vote went in Ann Arbor mayoral race, other contests
Yousef Rabhi dominated Ann Arbor’s south, west and central areas to win Tuesday’s mayoral primary race, while Mayor Christopher Taylor had majority support in a handful of areas on the north and east sides.
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“I’m here to offer my full endorsement to Jocelyn Benson, who will be the next governor of the state of Michigan,” Beshear said. “The Democratic Governors Association is all in. We are going to win this race.”
After primary win, Jocelyn Benson launches general election campaign with Andy Beshear
“I’m here to offer my full endorsement to Jocelyn Benson, who will be the next governor of the state of Michigan,” Beshear said. “The Democratic Governors Association is all in. We are going to win this race.”
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Dairy beverage maker Fairlife has officially begun construction of a $650 million expansion at its Coopersville plant.
Fairlife begins $650M West Michigan expansion that promises 200 jobs
Dairy beverage maker Fairlife has officially begun construction of a $650 million expansion at its Coopersville plant.
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Muskegon County voters on Tuesday cast ballots in the primary election to decide tax requests for schools and local governments.
Fruitland Township ambulance funding fails at the polls in Muskegon County
Muskegon County voters on Tuesday cast ballots in the primary election to decide tax requests for schools and local governments.
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Here are the takeaways from my live broadcast weather report this morning.
Weather take-aways today include 4 shots at rain, and some great temperatures ahead
Here are the takeaways from my live broadcast weather report this morning.
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KhaDarel Hodge, who spent the 2021 season in Detroit, is headed to San Francisco after earning Pro Bowl honors as a special teamer with Atlanta.
Former Lions WR, Pro Bowler reportedly lands with 49ers
KhaDarel Hodge, who spent the 2021 season in Detroit, is headed to San Francisco after earning Pro Bowl honors as a special teamer with Atlanta.
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Whitehall Township voters decided on 20-year operational and 10-year road millages, affecting local taxes and infrastructure funding.
Voters in Muskegon County reject 2 millage proposals for Whitehall Township
Whitehall Township voters decided on 20-year operational and 10-year road millages, affecting local taxes and infrastructure funding.
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Pope transferred from Henry Ford and immediately became an emotional leader for his new team. He's committed to community service and teaching teammates CPR.
Top Recruits: East English has ‘emotional leader’, explosive athlete in Greg Pope III
Pope transferred from Henry Ford and immediately became an emotional leader for his new team. He's committed to community service and teaching teammates CPR.
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The vice president for communications reports directly to the president.
University of Michigan begins search for new communications leader
The vice president for communications reports directly to the president.
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