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Michigan resident among intended victims in multi-state financial fraud scheme, police say
An Indiana police department is reporting an arrest in a scam that targeted elderly people in several states, including Michigan. "This arrest is the result of tireless work by our detectives and strong cooperation between agencies," said Eric...

Speaker Matt Hall discusses Michigan road funding and praises Trump's economic impact
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Hall, Michigan House Representative (right) | TwitterSteve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Hall, Michigan House Representative (right) | Twitter Speaker Matt Hall recently took...

Michigan Democratic Senate Primary: What Polls Show About Swing-State Race
A new poll of Michigan Democrats vying for a U.S. Senate in 2026 shows a close primary race following the first three months of candidates' campaigns. Why It Matters Current Democratic Senator Gary Peters' decision not to run for reelection in...
Who is Michigan's biggest villain for the 2025 season?
The Michigan Wolverines' follow up to their 2023 national championship win definitely didn't go as they were hoping, but with the loss of on-field talent (J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum) and head coach Jim Harbaugh, some struggles could surely be...

Recent Gaylord graduate talks all-star summer, planning for football at Michigan Tech
When you're a college athlete your commitment to the sport never stops. Gaylord graduate Keaton Abraham can attest to that belief as he's had a very busy summer after graduating and it will get even busier come August. Keaton will be heading up to...

Michigan court strikes down key abortion restrictions
Story Highlights: Judge strikes down 24-hour wait, consent forms, APC abortion ban Ruling cites Michigan’s Reproductive Freedom for All amendment Remaining abortion rules upheld under severability provision Permanent injunction issued against...

The Curious Tale: How a Snow Fort Named a Michigan City
I love learning new things about Michigan, One of the most interesting things to me is the story behind how some of our cities got their names. Some of the cities were named after Indian tribe leaders, or explorers that developed the area. One...

Shots fired complaint leads to vehicle pursuit, crash in Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana State Police is investigating a Michigan City police pursuit that ended with a crash and a suspect in life-threatening condition. At 7:13 p.m. Wednesday, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a...

Michigan launching pilot program to help businesses become employee-owned
Michigan is launching a $500,000 pilot program to expand the number of employee-owned companies to help address a wave of impending business owner retirements and succession challenges. The initiative, announced Tuesday, is a partnership between...

Sorry Michigan, Paul McCartney isn’t bringing his US tour here, but he’ll be close
There’s still hope he may add some shows, but as of now, Sir Paul McCartney will not be coming to Michigan on his “Got Back” tour. The former Beatles and Wings living legend will perform in cities across the country beginning at the end of...

Opinion: Federal research is a launchpad for future Michigan scientists
‘If research is expensive, try disease,” said Mary Lasker. The scientific enterprise of the United States is the envy of the world. In 1930, the Senate Commerce Committee heard the testimony of leading cancer researchers, advocates and survivors,...

lisa mcclain highlights benefits of "one big beautiful bill" for michigan residents
Lisa McClain U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House HeadshotLisa McClain U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot Chairwoman Lisa McClain, currently serving in the U.S. Congress...

Elayna Bowser, Olivia Stoll, Macie Elzinga and Elise Fennell make up final four in 109th Michigan Women’s Am
EAST LANSING – Elise Fennell of Caledonia and Illinois State University and Macie Elzinga of Byron Center and Bowling Green State University are in the final four of the Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship for the second consecutive year. Elayna...

Huskies Unleashed: 2025‑26 Michigan Tech Men’s Basketball Schedule Revealed
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) – Fresh off a run in the NCAA Tournament a season ago, the 2025-26 Michigan Tech men's basketball schedule has been unveiled, highlighted by 12 games inside the SDC Gymnasium, with the season starting on Nov. 1, with...

Michigan city handing out $100 fines for driving golf carts on roads
LIVONIA, MI – A Detroit suburb is handing out $100 fines to those who illegally operate golf carts on public roads. The Livonia Police Department announced Monday that it’s increasing enforcement of a state law that prohibits the use of golf carts...
University of Michigan taps global leadership firm in presidential search
ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan has tapped a global search and leadership consulting firm in its hunt for a new president after Santa Ono’s resignation this spring. The university’s board of regents announced the selection of Spencer...

Showers, storms expected this weekend amid Michigan's Bluewater Festival
By Stacey DuFord July 10, 2025 / 8:58 PM EDT / CBS Detroit Severe weather possible Friday and Saturday Severe weather possible Friday and Saturday 02:41 Bluewater Festival-goers may encounter a random raindrop on Thursday evening, but it still...
49-year-old Michigan manufacturing plant to close, eliminating 71 jobs
MARSHALL, MI — A 49-year-old Michigan manufacturing plant announced this week that it will be closing, eliminating 71 jobs in the process. Marshall Excelsior Co. submitted a WARN notice on Tuesday, July 8, to the Michigan Department of Labor and...

Showers, storms expected this weekend amid Michigan's Blue Water Festival
By Stacey DuFord Updated on: July 11, 2025 / 6:44 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Severe weather possible Friday and Saturday Severe weather possible Friday and Saturday 02:41 Blue Water Festival-goers festivities will face the chance of rain amid the...

Two years after charges, Michigan’s 2020 'fake electors' case drags on
Brown and another defense attorney who spoke to Bridge Michigan now believe Lansing 54-A District Court Judge Kristin Simmons will decide this fall whether the case will proceed. She recently scheduled a Sept. 9 hearing. Nessel's office confirmed...