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Train and REO Speedwagon full of surprises at Pine Knob concert
CLARKSTON, MI - It was a night filled with a lot of music and a number of surprises with Train and REO Speedwagon. The tour rolled through Pine Knob on Sunday, July 21 with the music getting started at 6:30 p.m. with Yacht Rock Revue. If you purchase a product...
One person killed, another injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – One person died and another was injured in a shooting Sunday in Flint, city police reported in a statement. Officers were called about 2 p.m. July 21 to 2002 S. Dort Highway and found a female victim with a fatal gunshot wound, police said. A second victim was taken to Hurley Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Michigan police officer shot, killed in line of duty
WAYNE COUNTY, MI – A Melvindale police officer was fatally shot on Sunday in the line of duty, according to investigators. The shooting happened Sunday, July 21, near the 17000 block of Clarann Street in the city of Melvindale, where officers were responding to a call from a carwash at 17344 Clarann, the Detroit Free Press reported.
One of Biden’s top Michigan allies endorses replacement candidate
FLINT, MI — U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee said he now will endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to run as the Democratic nominee for president in 2024. Kildee, a Democrat from Flint Township, released a statement about an hour after President Joe Biden publicly announced he was stepping down from the 2024 campaign on Sunday, July 21. Biden also endorsed Harris as his successor.
Michigan lawmakers react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 race
Michigan politicians had mixed reactions to President Joe Biden’s announcement on Sunday, July 21, to drop out of the 2024 race, ending his bid for reelection. The decision came after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside following the June 27 debate with former President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported. There were questions about his age and ability to beat Trump.
Whitmer calls Biden ‘great public servant,’ says she will keep working to elect Democrats
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her job in the 2024 election “will remain the same” following President Joe Biden’s announcement Sunday he will drop his bid for reelection. She will continue “doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump, a convicted felon whose agenda...
Record-breaking Maverick drops out of Bayview Mackinac race after leading
LAKE HURON, MI - After leading the charge up Lake Huron in the 100th annual Bayview Mackinac Race, the record-breaking Maverick dropped out of the race Sunday morning with a mast failure. A flurry of questions came from race watchers who were following the freshwater sailing race’s online tracker. It...
Baby girl abducted from homicide scene in Detroit found safe, police say
DETROIT, MI – Investigators are searching for four men who allegedly shot and killed another man before abducting a young child from the scene, Detroit police said. The shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20, near Compass and Littlefield streets in Detroit. Police said a man, woman...
New Genesee County medical director has background in preventative medicine, public health
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Genesee County has filled a top administrative Health Department position, naming Dr. Michela Corsi as its first stand-alone medical director since 2020. Corsi, who completed her residency at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is part of a new Health Department leadership team that also includes Michelle Estell, who was appointed the county’s administrative health officer in May.
Lions training camp preview: Aidan Hutchinson looks primed for another level
The Detroit Lions are just days from opening the doors to perhaps their most anticipated training camp ever. They returned to the national stage last season, winning a club-record 14 games before letting their first Super Bowl appearance slip through their fingers in a heartbreaker in the NFC title game. But they might be even more loaded this year, returning nearly every major piece from the winningest season in franchise history, plus acquiring key pieces to bolster their biggest weaknesses. They’ll open training camp as a leading contender to finally make the big one. We’ll break down every position over the coming days. Today: EDGE/Defensive line. Previously: Quarterbacks | Receivers/tight ends | Running backs | Offensive line | Defensive backs.
‘Fight, fight, fight’: See highlights of Trump, Vance speeches at Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Roars of support echoed throughout Van Andel Arena over and over for former president Donald Trump at his first rally since the attempted assassination last week. Trump and vice president nominee, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, took the stage on Saturday, July 20, 2024, to...
The importance of friendship, fellowship: A glimpse into the Saginaw Dinner Club
Recently I had dinner with a group of people who unknowingly taught me a lesson in the importance of friendship, family and fellowship. The Saginaw Dinner Club is a group of about 10 people who are loosely associated through high school in some fashion. They are all working professionals who meet monthly for dinner.
Slotkin, Harper face off in Democratic U.S. Senate primary
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, and actor Hill Harper will face one another in the Aug. 6 primary for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Slotkin and Harper are vying to replace U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, who is retiring after more than 20 years in office.
5 takeaways from Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – In his first public rally since he was nearly killed in a failed assassination attempt, Donald Trump made a boisterous return to Michigan on Saturday, July 20, as massive crowds flocked to see the former president speak. Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids – Michigan’s second...
See the colorful shapes of the Ann Arbor Art Fair
ANN ARBOR – Art fair brings to downtown each summer thousands of visitors, bathing the city in an dazzling blend of vibrant colors and shapes. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Meet the Republicans competing for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Three Republicans are competing for the GOP nomination for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in the Aug. 6 primary election. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, is not seeking a fifth term. The Republican primary winner will face the Democratic nominee, either U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing, or actor Hill Harper, in the November general election.
How Flint’s next hit single could come from a studio inside the Genesee County Jail
FLINT, MI – Could Flint’s next hit single come from within the Genesee County Jail?. Sheriff Chris Swanson thinks so. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
41% of Michigan households live paycheck to paycheck. See the breakdown by town.
An estimated 41% of Michigan households lack enough income to cover basic household expenses, according to the latest ALICE report. And in 11 Michigan counties, including Wayne, it’s more than half, the report estimates. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Photos show huge turnout for Trump, Vance in first rally since assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Thousands of people poured Saturday into West Michigan to show their support for Donald Trump. Photos and video captured by MLive showed lines that stretched over 1.5 miles as many hoped to see a glimpse of the Republican nominee for president. Two hours after the doors...
9 road closures in Michigan to keep an eye on this week when traveling
Keep an eye out for Michigan’s latest road construction projects kicking off this week. The state’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has about 70 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways between Sunday, July 21, and Saturday, July 27. If you purchase a...
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