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Most of Michigan will see rain, storms Thursday. When to expect storms to hit
Rain and thunderstorms are also anticipated across much of the state, including the Upper Peninsula. Temperatures will remain hot and humid through July 24, with highs in the 80s and 90s in the Lower Peninsula and 70s and 80s in the Upper...

Corn Sweats Are Iowa Michigan Even Hotter
It's summer in Iowa. That means road work, mosquitoes, and... corn sweats. Yes, corn sweats are a real thing. Not just a fun term to toss around. Corn sweat is a nickname for the muggy, sticky humidity that hits parts of the Midwest, especially...

Severe storms possible in Southeast Michigan Thursday
By Karen Carter, Troy Bridges July 24, 2025 / 7:53 AM EDT / CBS Detroit NEXT Weather Alert Day. Extreme heat today. 7/24/2025 NEXT Weather Alert Day. Extreme heat today. 7/24/2025 03:00 Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to the extreme heat...

How hot will it get today? Heat advisories across Michigan for July 24.

Northern Michigan University Wildcats receive academic honors from IWLCA
Lindsey (LeMay) Majkrzak Head Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics WebsiteLindsey (LeMay) Majkrzak Head Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics Website The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced...

Michigan secures Tennessee transfer Dane Morrow
After a relatively quiet offseason, the Michigan baseball team just secured its first player from the transfer portal in Tennessee infielder Dane Morrow. After the Wolverines lost sophomore right-hander Dylan Vigue to Georgia and freshman...

Ferris State empowers West Michigan students through summer learning
West Michigan high school students looking to create a positive impact on people and the planet are gearing up for an unforgettable two-week learning experience focused on collaborative problem solving and sustainable development work here in our...
SAFETY FIRST: Despite the heat, strong wind and strong currents on Lake Michigan
As summer heats up, anyone planning to take a dip in Lake Michigan is advised to exercise extreme caution due to potentially dangerous swimming conditions caused by wind.According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, there have been 42...
Rib Fest, outdoor movie showing and 3 more things to do this weekend in mid-Michigan
From a rib festival to an outdoor movie showing, there’s something for everyone going on in mid-Michigan this weekend. Enjoy the final weekend in July with these five events happening across Genesee, Saginaw and Bay counties: Friday Night Live...

Michigan Wolverines football legend Blake Corum describes Bryce Underwood in very Gen Z way
Michigan Wolverines football legend Blake Corum spoke with Rich Eisen about the maize and blue’s incoming 5-star quarterback recruit, Bryce Underwood, ahead of the Los Angeles Rams’ training camp opening on July 24. Corum claimed that one can feel...
Dusty May optimistic that Michigan will fix glaring problems from last season
ANN ARBOR — Michigan won the Big Ten Tournament last season and went further in the NCAA Tournament than all but one team in the conference. The Wolverines did this despite turning over the basketball at the highest rate in the league. Head coach...

Bill would return cursive instruction to Michigan public schools
Cursive has not been part of Michigan's curriculum standards since 2010. Rep. Brenda Carter, D-Pontiac, has reintroduced legislation to return cursive to the state's public schools. The effort to revive cursive education in Michigan's public...

Feeding America West Michigan prepares to help families in Iron and Luce Counties Thursday
UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan has two food distribution events scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The first is in Iron River at Grace Covenant Church at 316 Jasper Street. Volunteers with the mobile food pantry will begin...

Sen. Elissa Slotkin announces maiden Senate speech focused on Michigan and healthcare
Sen. Elissa Slotkin announced on social media that she would deliver her maiden speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, highlighting her focus on Michigan and the middle class.On July 22, 2025, Slotkin posted, "TOMORROW: I will be delivering my...

L'Anse woman wins big in Michigan Lottery game
L'ANSE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Carrie Settino of L'Anse took home a good chuck of money after winning Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game. According to Michigan Lottery, 56-year-old Settino matched five numbers on July 2 and discovered her win...

New interim US attorney appointed for western Michigan, UP
TIMOTHY VERHEY A new United States attorney for the Western District of Michigan has been sworn in. Timothy VerHey was appointed Monday to serve as an interim U.S. attorney, a position he can hold for up to 120 days or until he’s confirmed by the...

Lawmakers weigh roadside drug testing in Michigan

Tuscola County woman wins $865K with Michigan Lottery's Fast Cash game
A woman from Tuscola County recently discovered she had won a significant jackpot with a Fast Cash ticket, initially thought to be non-winning. The 65-year-old player, who remains anonymous, was surprised to learn her ticket was worth $865,124...

Local News Crisis Threatens Michigan Communities, LMA Summit Sparks Call to Rebuild
They used to call it “The Paper.” Rolled up and rubber-banded, dropped on porches before sunrise, passed across barbershop counters and church pews, clipped and taped to refrigerators. From Highland Park to Benton Harbor, the local newspaper...

NFSS waste bound for Michigan redirected to Texas
Contaminated soil and concrete from the Niagara Falls Storage Site in Lewiston are heading to a new destination. Instead of southeastern Michigan, 6,000 cubic yards of waste will instead go to the Waste Control Specialists facility in Andrews,...