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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...
Michigan Democrats throw support behind Kamala Harris in hours after Biden leaves race
Michigan Democrats are showing support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the hours since Vice President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would be dropping his bid for reelection. “Vice President Harris is an extraordinary leader. She has the knowledge, experience and commitment to be an outstanding president for Michigan and...
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.
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...
Tutus, tiaras and an Elvis dog: Posh Paws Grooming Boutique hosts first dog pageant
SAGINAW, MI - The empty lot next to Posh Paws Grooming Boutique had large and small dogs milling about, with many sporting colorful hair or fun outfits. Both owners and their dogs showed up Saturday, July 20, for the first dog pageant at Posh Paws Grooming Boutique, 316 S. Hamilton St.
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...
‘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...
Warrant issued in drunken crash, no charges against Essexville teacher and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – Officials issued a warrant for a Bay County woman they allege killed two men in a drunken crash after leaving her bartending shift. In other news, prosecutors declined to charge a former Essexville teacher who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student. If you...
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.
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...
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
In Bridgman, a small beach town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wayne Hall’s two boys hear stories of when their uncle played school basketball for the Bridgman Bees. The elementary school secretary has known their mother since she was five. As a member of the school board, Hall...
‘I took a bullet for democracy,’ Trump tells Michigan crowd week after deadly rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Former President Donald Trump’s first rally since a gunman nearly killed him showed the Republican returning to some of his familiar, firebrand talking points. About 12,000 people filled Van Andel Arena Saturday, July 20, when Trump delivered a 115-minute speech, and U.S. Sen. JD...
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