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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is defending the state’s ban on conversation therapy for minors. filing a legal brief in response to a federal lawsuit that’s seeking to overturn the ban. “Conversion therapy has caused immeasurable damage to countless young people,” Nessel said in a press release. “My...

Recently, there’s been a scam circulating around Michigan, and it’s preying on folks who’ve driven across some of our state’s most iconic bridges. If you’ve crossed the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, or even the beloved Mackinac Bridge, you might find yourself targeted by this scheme.

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re running around 10 degrees below average to start the week, but it’s felt pretty nice outside the last few days!. And if you’re not ready to give up summer just yet, don’t worry! Temperatures are expected to warm up quite a bit later this week. Also, if you’re a parent of a student that has not gone back to school yet, you have a great week for outdoor activities before they head back.

I've always thought it would be fun to make some extra cash as an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. I imagined cruising around, listening to my favorite music and podcasts, and dropping off food along the way. I never considered the possibility that someone might steal my car during a...

The organization behind The M Den chain of retail outlets selling official University of Michigan merchandise has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, the bankruptcy filing comes amid reports that Heritage Collegiate Apparel hopes to sell the company while facing a barrage of claims from landlords and merchandise vendors regarding a host of missed rent payments and unpaid bills.

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations unfolding outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; Michigan delegates’ preparations for the week’s convention and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Protesters...

New data from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services shows a sharp rise in West Nile virus activity in Michigan, including a second case in a human.

Gretchen Whitmer has been known for a lot of things in her life. She’s never lost an election, gaining national attention for fighting against anti-abortion and anti-labor policies while serving in the Legislature. As Michigan’s 49th governor, she was the subject of an assassination plot during her first term and went on to sign an […]

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Crystal Township man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck and trailer Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and the northbound US 31 offramp at 7:21 a.m. According to...

Grand Rapids has said goodbye to another restaurant. This is a good reminder to not put off visiting a restaurant, as you might never get the chance to go! Forty Pearl downtown Grand Rapids in the Trust Building has been on my list for a while and I'm bummed I never went.

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include this week’s excitement at the Democratic National Convention around the Harris-Walz presidential ticket; Michigan’s launch of a new statewide “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org...

- It’s back to school time, and we talk health with Dr. Brian Fedoronko of Priority Health. Learn more here. - We learn about the history of and goals of the Brown Bag Campaign. Learn more here. - We also learn about Mackinac Parks events and Mackinac Millstone week....

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI— Tensions in state prisons across the Upper Peninsula are continuing to escalate as corrections officers call for relief amid a staffing crisis, but the lack of workers is also taking a toll on inmates. In order for prisoners to qualify for parole, they must complete a...

BOYNE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 78-year-old Boyne City man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Monday, according to police. Boyne City Police said they received a report at 12:20 p.m. of an accident near the intersection of North East Street and State Street. A 78-year-old Boyne...

Jonathan and Mary Kay Borisch are excited to announce that they have added Legacy Water Sports and Marina (formerly Tommy’s) at 4075 M-75 in downtown Walloon Lake to their portfolio of businesses in northern Michigan. This full-service marina will continue to offer sales, service, storage, detailing, rentals and a year-round retail pro shop in downtown Walloon Lake, in addition to boat rentals, fuel services, and seasonal slips at Bay Marina on Lake Charlevoix.

The Kids Count in Michigan released the latest data on trends involving the health and education of Michigan children.

Sunny skies and cooler nights to dominate the week, with a return of warmer, more humid conditions by the weekend. Detroit, MI — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:54 AM EDT on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

At its August meeting, The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board approved funding for four affordable housing developments, which will rehabilitate and preserve 319 housing units in the state. “Every month we continue to make progress implementing housing solutions that have a positive impact for residents, partners and local...