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Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates the Ann Arbor Art Fair, plus 'Eddington' and 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' open downtown
ANN ARBOR ART FAIR BEGINS As the Art Fair takes over downtown Ann Arbor, the Michigan Theater will be open to those that wish to cool off and experience entertainment that built the reputation of the theater. Tonight, Friday and Saturday, the...

Americans losing faith in Trump’s economy as company abandons $55B plan for Michigan
A California-based chip manufacturer pulled its plans to build a $55 billion facility in Genesee County at a time when fewer Americans trust President Donald Trump’s economic policies. SanDisk for the past two years had eyed Mundy Township as the...

Newsstand: Bev Plocki retires after storied Michigan career
Michigan Wolverines women’s gymnastics head coach Bev Plocki announced on July 16 her retirement after 36 seasons leading the program. Longtime assistant Maile-ana Kanewa-Hermelyn was named Plocki’s successor. Plocki completely overhauled U-M into...

McLaren Central Michigan recognized for stroke care efficiency
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently gave a Mt. Pleasant hospital a national distinction for proficiency of stroke care and enhanced outcomes for patients. Originally Published: July 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM EDT

How many Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy students were considered ready for college-level math classes in 2023-24 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 was a decrease in the number of Michigan Great Lakes...

Q&A: The head of Michigan’s Mothering Justice on what’s to come with Trump’s cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
Mothering Justice Executive Director Danielle Atkinson | Photo by Anna Gustafson For Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice, whose mission is rooted in advocating for mothers of color and low-income families, President Donald Trump signing...

Yaxel Lendeborg believes Michigan Basketball will have ‘the best frontcourt in the league’
New Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg is good at a lot of things. He can score the ball from all three levels, he can create shots for his teammates and he can excel guarding multiple positions. Combine his athletic ability with his basketball IQ,...

2026 four-star S Jordan Deck flips from Baylor to Michigan Football
LaMar Morgan and the Michigan Wolverines have added another member to the secondary in the 2026 class, and this one comes in the form of a flip on the recruiting trail. Announced on Wednesday night, four-star safety Jordan Deck has flipped from...

A several day break in humidity, but the hot weather is fast approaching Michigan
The storm system and cold front have moved southeast of Michigan. Now we have a much cooler, drier wind taking over for today. Rainfall Has Ended Across Most of Michigan: The rainfall is mostly over across Michigan, with only possible drizzle...

Film Study: This underrated Michigan Football commit has MAJOR upside
Before Sherrone Moore was in charge of the entire Michigan football team, he was guiding the offensive line to back-to-back Joe Moore Awards (2021, 2022) as the top unit in college football. Heading into 2025, it looks like Moore has his favorite...

Pamela Pugh to run for Michigan's open 35th District State Senate seat
Pamela Pugh, the president of State Board of Education, has announced her bid to fill the State Senate seat left vacant by Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet. You can see Pugh's official announcement video here: The seat has been empty since...

Detroit Lions to work out Michigan Panthers running back
For the second straight year, the Detroit Lions could be seeking reinforcements from their local UFL team. According to UFL analyst Mike Del Negro, the Lions are working out Michigan Panthers running back Toa Taua. The news was more or less...

Down go the temperatures and humidity, but for how long? Watch Torregrossa’s live Michigan forecast
For today’s MLive Michigan Weather Forecast, watch the video below or click here to watch on YouTube and join the chat and comment. Today’s forecast: The rain is over and cooler, drier air is moving into all of Michigan now. The sun will come out...

Retail Stores In Michigan Recall Thousands Of Deodorant Products
Many Michigan residents use deodorant products as part of their daily hygiene routine. However, several major retailers in Michigan are warning customers to check the label of their deodorant products, as thousands have been flagged in a new...

Mizzou keeps tabs on Michigan with offer to 2027 OT Dewey Young
Five days after receiving the commitment of Khalief Canty Jr., Missouri turned its eyes to the next rising Michigan lineman. Tigers assistant offensive line coach Jack Abercrombie offered Class of 2027 four-star Dewey Young in late June. Young, an...

Dangerous swimming, boating conditions at Lake Michigan beaches; 7-foot waves possible: NWS
Dangerous swimming and boating conditions were expected Thursday and Friday at all Lake Michigan beaches across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, with winds up to 20 miles-per-hour and waves as high as seven feet, the National Weather Service...

Stalemate on road plan as Michigan lawmakers continue budget discussions
LANSING, Mich. — It's been two weeks since state lawmakers missed a July 1 deadline to pass a budget. Now they are having difficulty agreeing on how to pay for road repairs and maintenance, two-and-a-half months before a possible government...

Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticizes Trump administration over job losses and tax hikes in Michigan
Senator Elissa Slotkin, who represents Michigan’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on July 17, 2025, addressing recent economic developments in Michigan and criticizing President Trump’s policies.In her first post...

Shane Gillis jokes about Michigan, Ohio State Football at 2025 ESPYs
The annual ESPYs awards aired on ESPN Wednesday night, and the night was filled with laughter from host and standup comedian Shane Gillis. Gillis — who is a die-hard Notre Dame fan — was making his rounds of making fun of various celebrities and...

Drying up in Mid-Michigan with more comfortable outdoor conditions to end the work week
LANSING, Mich. — Showers and storms from Thursday dropped heavy rainfall mainly focused in the northern portion of the lower peninsula. Larger rainfall totals in our neighborhoods were located in Ionia County and southern portions of Jackson...