Sam Robinson Joins Michigan Chronicle as Senior Reporter During Critical Year for Detroit

Veteran journalist and Detroit resident Sam Robinson has joined the Michigan Chronicle as senior reporter. Together with current senior reporter Ebony JJ Curry, the two will continue the Chronicle’s ongoing political coverage during a historic...

Economist: West Michigan economy 'gaining strength' amid uncertainties

Despite the recent improvements, Long said West Michigan is not immune to the uncertainty caused by tariffs. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Despite economic downturns across the country spurred by global trade tensions and uncertainty, a local economist is...

Denny Hamlin Stunned by Alex Bowman's Michigan Crash - 'Big Lick'

Denny Hamlin has reacted to Alex Bowman's crash during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. Hamlin was surprised by the intensity of the incident and described it as a "big lick." Five drivers were involved in...

Denny Hamlin’s former crew chief pens down “not without love” note after Michigan

Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin clinched his 57th career victory at Michigan International Speedway in a fuel-mileage thriller. The win marked his third with new crew chief Chris Gayle, after which his former crew chief, Chris Gabehart,...

“This isn’t that bad”: Fans react as Prime’s viewership numbers emerge for NASCAR’s outing at Michigan

NASCAR fans have had various reactions to the newly revealed viewership numbers for the Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. The race received 1.77 million viewers on Amazon Prime Video, and the post-race show received 964,000...

Michigan Wolverines gaining traction with several blue-chip recruits

No new trials for Michigan school shooter’s parents despite violation by prosecutors, judge rules

DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Wednesday denied requests for new trials by the parents of a Michigan school shooter, despite finding that prosecutors had committed a violation by failing to disclose agreements with two important witnesses. Setting...

Michigan AG issues summer travel tips amid rising vacation scams

As summer travel increases in Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her Travel Tips alert to help consumers avoid common travel scams and stay informed about their rights. With many residents planning trips during the warmer months,...

The Veldman brothers, BMI Group financing restart of Michigan specialty paper mill

Consumer demand for fast food feeds a business plan to produce lightweight wrapping and packaging material The impact of the pandemic and the boom in takeout food delivery has spurred the restart of a Port Huron, Mich., paper mill owned by the...

Experts: China, U.S. trade agreement important for Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Growing tension between the United States and China is heading for a cool down. In a social media announcement, President Donald Trump said a trade agreement is just a signature away from being settled. U.S. Commerce...

LIV Golf League coming to Michigan this summer

It’s the first time in its history that one professional golf tour is coming to Michigan. The LIV Golf League is coming to Michigan, and it’ll be one of many stops for its team championship. League CEO Scott O’Neill spoke in detail about it before...

People Told to Stay Out of Lake Michigan Amid 'Dangerous' Conditions

More than half a million people in Western Michigan were urged to exercise caution on Wednesday when visiting piers or the beach amid "dangerous" Lake Michigan conditions. Newsweek reached out to the NWS office in Grand Rapids by phone for...

Michigan food assistance recipients talk survival with federal cuts to benefits impending

Melissa Miles speaks during a Michigan state Senate Housing and Human Services Committee meeting on June 10, 2025. | Photo: Anna Liz Nichols As a grandmother the last thing Detroit resident Kathleen Hurd wants to have to do is tell her...

Michigan, NFL legend Tom Brady to appear in Canelo-Crawford promotion

On Tuesday morning, it was officially announced that Canelo Alvarez would finally fight Terence Crawford on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas at an undisclosed location, with Netflix as the lead broadcast partner. But this isn't just any fight. It's UFC CEO...

World News | Jury Awards More Than $500,000 to Guatemalan Men Who Said They Were Exploited on Michigan Farms

Detroit, Jun 11 (AP) A jury has awarded more than USD 500,000 to five men from Guatemala who said they were exploited and underpaid by a labour contractor that brought them to Michigan to plant and harvest fruit and vegetables. Much of the verdict...

Michigan Football beats ND for huge recruiting win 2 days in a row

Defensive line coach Lou Esposito just landed his second commitment in as many days, as 2026 three-star Alister Vallejo announced his pledge to the Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday evening. Michigan beat out Vallejo’s other two finalists, Notre Dame...

Michigan State Police leaders face pressure to resign after troopers vote ‘no confidence’

LANSING, MI – Michigan State Police’s top leaders are facing mounting pressure to step down after troopers overwhelmingly took a vote of no-confidence in their leadership. The Michigan State Police Troopers Association (MSPTA) and the Michigan...

‘No Kings’ rallies planned in dozens of Michigan cities in mass protest of Trump

As President Donald Trump celebrates his 79th birthday and the Army’s 250th birthday with a military parade in Washington, D.C., protests are planned in cities across the U.S. on Saturday. That includes dozens of Michigan cities where organizers...

Michigan’s Prompt Payment Act

“I’m just a bill. Yes, I’m only a bill And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill.…” “…Well, it’s a long, long journey To the capitol city. It’s a long, long wait While I’m sitting in committee, But I know I’ll be a law some day At least I hope and pray...

Michigan Dem Candidate for Gov. Sued, Impeached, over Hidden Documents from 2020 Election, Far-Left Jocelyn Benson says Election Integrity Just a “Political Stunt”

Far-left Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) hopes to succeed far-left Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D). But Benson has one important advantage over Whitmer when she successfully ran for Governor in 2018: Benson counts the votes....