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Beavers Walk-Off Mammoths, 10-7
UTICA, Mich. – The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (8-18) defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths (14-9) on a walk-off home run, with a final score of 10-7 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for baseball at Jimmy John’s Field. The Mammoths would strike first in the ballgame on a Colby Seltzer...
Top recruits: Cass Tech safety more than happy to go up against top receivers
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2025 football recruits in Michigan. Today provides a look at Cass Tech safety Derrick Jackson III, who knows offensive guys get a lot of the hype, but he prefers being on defense. Fans can see the list of Top 25 recruits in Michigan by clicking here.
Former No. 1 Overall Pick Spencer Torkelson’s New Look Is Turning Heads
The Detroit Tigers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since the calendar flipped to July. Winners of 12 of their last 16 games, the Tigers are slowly making up ground in the surprisingly competitive AL Central - and they've done so without the help of former No. 1 prospect, ...
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.
Tigers' top pitching prospect continues to dazzle
While Pittsburgh Pirates rookie All-Star Paul Skenes continues to capture the imagination of baseball fans, another top pitching prospect, Jackson Jobe of the Detroit Tigers, waits in the wings. But for how long? Already having a strong 2024 campaign, Jobe dazzled again Saturday for Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves. The 21-year-old pitched six innings of no-hit ball, posting five strikeouts while throwing 70 pitches, 49 for strikes. Pretty good day at the office for Jackson Jobe.6 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 2 BB | 5 K | 70 pitches, 49 strikes.Jake Higginbotham takes over in the seventh with...
Trump calls for mass deportations, addresses assassination attempt during Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Former President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail in Grand Rapids on Saturday, where he spoke to thousands from the Van Andle Arena. That speech lasted for over an hour and a half and Trump's visit marked many firsts. It was Trump's first...
It’s time to ‘Sale-ebrate’ in Grosse Pointe
GROSSE POINTE — The Village Streetside Sale-ebration is moving to a Saturday and Sunday event this year in response to community feedback. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. Besides the sales, more than a dozen local...
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...
Republican field in Michigan Senate race thins as party coalesces around former Rep. Mike Rogers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Detroit-area businessman Sandy Pensler has withdrawn from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state’s primary, throwing his support behind former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for the party’s nomination. Pensler made the announcement at Donald Trump’s rally in Grand...
Macomb County Prosecutor's Office using text messages, AI videos to reach crime victims
Text message reminders and the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more common in all types of workplaces, and the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office is jumping in — to help victims of crime. The office announced it is starting to use text messages to send court hearing reminders, complete...
Ray Township voters to decide on fire station proposal
Ray Township voters will weigh in on the need for a new fire station during the Aug. 6 primary, as well vote in contested races for supervisor and trustee. The bond proposal asks voters if Ray Township shall borrow a sum not to exceed $5.5 million, and issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series. These would be payable within 21 years from the date of issue.
What's the move? July 22-28
Check out these events happening on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus this week. Head to the dance studio of Riverside Arts Center for a session of Zumba, led by instructors Kadesha and Teri. The weekly class occurs on Mondays from 6-6:55 p.m., and the first class attended is free of charge. Following the first class, each class costs $10 with a student ID or $15 without. Pass options are also available, which allow for the payment of multiple classes at once.
Nearly century-old building to become hub for music, art in downtown Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI, MI - A nearly century-old building in downtown Ypsilanti could see new life as a hub for musicians and artists to create, collaborate, perform and more. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy put $477,500 toward developer Jamie Taralunga’s $7 million project to revitalize the contaminated building at 2 W. Michigan Ave., the department announced last week.
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