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Michigan residents: July 22 last day to register online, by mail to vote in August primary
Today is the last day for Michiganders to register online or by mail to vote in the state’s Aug. 6 primary election. Eligible residents can still register to vote in person through Election Day. Michigan requires residents to be 18 years old by Election Day and be U.S. citizens...
5 reasons Pete Buttigieg could be Kamala Harris' VP pick, 3 reasons Gretchen Whitmer could
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rank high in national speculation about the Democratic nomination for vice president on a ticket headed by Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris is regarded as virtually certain to become the presidential nominee after President Joe Biden’s announcement of dropping his re-election...
Will Michigan Democratic delegates put their support behind Harris?
Members of Michigan’s 138-member delegation to the Democratic National Convention are deciding where to place their support now that President Joe Biden has ended his reelection campaign, instead announcing his support Sunday for Vice President Kamala Harris. Of the nearly 4,000 delegates who will be casting a vote for their pick for president during the […] The post Will Michigan Democratic delegates put their support behind Harris? appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Caught Speeding in Michigan? Smile, Nod, and Admit It
There are red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. Even for Michigan's most law-abiding citizens, getting pulled over by police is instantly nerve-wracking. It can be especially worrisome when YOU KNOW YOU WERE SPEEDING. Is there a magic phrase you can say to the officer that will instantly erase the entire experience? Probably not, but the way you behave can certainly increase the odds of making an already uncomfortable situation infinitely better or monumentally worse. It's really up to you.
Graveyard of Abandoned Cars: Somewhere in Michigan
When it comes to visiting an auto graveyard or junkyard, it seems the owners get very protective and picky about who they let in to look around. They've had their share of trespassers who sneak in and rip out vehicle parts to sell or use themselves. So it's no wonder...
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Why Gretchen Whitmer doesn’t want to be Kamala Harris’ running mate
DETROIT — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is not interested in the number-two spot on the Democratic ballot this fall, reports say. That decision owes to Whitmer’s history and a calculation about how winnable the 2024 race is. After President Biden withdrew from the race Sunday, a consensus formed that his vice president, Kamala Harris, would represent Democrats in November. Just as quickly, reports said Whitmer and Harris’ home-state governor, Gavin Newsom, had no interest in being her running mate. Whitmer faced a similar situation in the 2014 Michigan governor’s race. Whitmer was a state senator in 2012 when then-Gov. Rick Snyder, a...
Man convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who kidnapped the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and held him at gunpoint while an accomplice stole 123 handguns was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. The Dunham’s Sports manager was handcuffed and blindfolded outside his home last November and forced to reveal how to disarm the alarm at the big-box store near Benton Harbor, 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Chicago. Dontrell Nance, 25, was given consecutive sentences for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to online court records. He pleaded guilty in April. Nicole Grant told U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney that her son had a turbulent childhood and “significant challenges,” including mental health problems.
Where Does Eminem Live? Is He Still a Die-Hard Michigan Guy?
With a skyhigh net worth, mega-successful rapper Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, could live anywhere in the world. But the star has made no secret of the fact that he is a die-hard Michigan guy, having been raised in the Great Lakes State.Not only was Eminem's successful movie 8 Mile filmed in and around Detroit, but the successful recording artist has a deep devotion to the city's NFL football team the Lions.So, does Eminem love Michigan enough to live there even after rising to the top of the music charts and having a bank account to rival almost any other...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Several top defensive linemen expected to be at U-M’s BBQ at Big House
An annual tradition started by former head coach Rich Rodriguez was the major summer recruiting event, the Barbecue at the Big House in late July. Under new head coach Sherrone Moore, the Wolverines will continue to carry on the tradition and welcome prospects to campus. Recruits have already started letting...
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