'They're my teammates': Michigan dog mushers to race in dryland world championships

ASHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — In the lesser known sport of dryland dog mushing, two Michigan trainers are set to race at the toughest level of competition. On October 21-26, the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) will host its dryland...

Trees down across Dearborn as storms move across Southeast Michigan

Tree falls on Michigan home during storm, leaving cat unaccounted for

Powerful thunderstorms caused some serious damage in the Metro Detroit area on Saturday. CBS News Detroit spoke with the family who has been living in a Dearborn Heights home for nearly 30 years, but since Saturday, they haven't been able to enter...

Hazy, but clear skies continue into Tuesday as Mid-Michigan heats up

AIR QUALITY ALERT remains in effect until midnight. Plumes of wildfire smoke lingering over the region will continue to produce hazardous air quality, especially for people with respiratory or heart conditions. Limit time outdoors, and keep...

Moderate drought conditions leaving some West Michigan farmers concerned

While there is plenty left of the growing season, some farmers are beginning to get concerned as drought worsens across the region. MICHIGAN, USA — It is no question; West Michigan is dry. Some areas are now in moderate drought, especially closer...

Trump Medicaid cuts could risk closing three Michigan hospitals

McLaren Central Michigan Hospital / McLaren.org McLaren Central Michigan Hospital Federal lawmakers have released findings from University of North Carolina researchers indicating that President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could place over...

An island, waterfront property and landlocked parcels listed in Michigan's surplus property sale

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is listing over 120 state-owned properties for sale via online auction through the surplus land auction program, and among the properties up for sale is an island. The series of 11 online auctions will...

Bessemer Schools approves budget

By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER — The Board of Education for the Bessemer Area Schools has approved a preliminary budget of more than $1.2 million for the 2025-26 school year. The action occurred at the board’s June 27 monthly meeting....

Northern Michigan's new ICE detention center is open. How many people are in there?

North Lake Correctional Facility, just outside of Baldwin in Lake County, re-opened in mid-June as Michigan's newest ICE detention center. But how many people are in there? IPR tried to figure that out and found a complicated formula that makes it...

Paul Finebaum claims Jim Harbaugh's Michigan championship is tainted 'until the end of time' amid multiple off-field allegations

Michigan wrapped up the 2024 season with an 8-5 record, but the Wolverines' wins over Ohio State and Alabama in the final two games were huge highlights, especially in Sherrone Moore’s debut season as head coach. This contrasted sharply with...

University of Michigan Recruits Search Firm to Find Next President

ANN ARBOR, July 14, 2025 ~ The University of Michigan is on the hunt for a new president, recently hiring a search firm to replace its last president, Santa Ono. International search firm Spencer Stuart was selected to look for a new university...

How Yaxel Lendeborg is finding his fit with Michigan basketball

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Yaxel Lendeborg walked off the court after one of his first practices at Michigan, looking like a 6-foot-9 sponge that was ready to be wrung out. Eventually, all of this will be second nature: the cuts, the screens, the mix of...

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Create the Advanced Air Mobility Initiative

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced a new executive directive to establish the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility Initiative, designed to scale Michigan’s AAM capabilities, ensure safe and efficient integration...

Dollar Tree Takes Over Former Rite Aid in East Lansing

Cross one off the list—like a coupon from your grandma’s Sunday stash—the Rite Aid at E. Saginaw and Lake Lansing in East Lansing, Michigan, is finally getting a second chance at retail glory. RELATED: Big Lots 'Reopening' 5 Stores in Michigan...

Hill Harper Endorses Benson for Governor

Former U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper, who won the city of Detroit in the August 2024 Democratic primary, is stepping back into the political arena to endorse Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor. “As a proud Detroit business owner and someone...

Ingham County Education: 108 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 108 American Indian students enrolled in Ingham...

St. Clair County Education: 72 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 72 American Indian students enrolled in St. Clair...

Mediterranean-fare Cava invites guest for free meal ahead of opening

Cava fast casual restaurant that pays homage to Mediterranean fare opens first Michigan location in Canton on July 20. Cava's menu includes customizable bowls, pitas and sides of dips and specialty hummus. Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Cava...

DNR's UP Citizens' Advisory Council to meet

ONTONAGON — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear an outlook on state parks in the western Upper Peninsula and receive updates on the DNR’s wolf abundance trail camera...

Winona Lake Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Vehicle

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 18, 2025 Updated: Jul 18, 2025 @ 3:11 PM Staff Report Amanda Lee Nelson WARSAW — A Winona Lake woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a Jeep and using it to travel to Michigan. Amanda Lee Nelson, 37, 1202 Wooster Road...