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Gordie Howe International Bridge opening postponed; new date unclear Boats capsize on Detroit River near Belle Isle after heavy rain Speed limits on Detroit freeways weren't created equal. Here's why

Victims identified, son in custody in Livonia home shooting that left 4 dead Checking account bonuses sound tempting but first dig into details EGLE, EPA announce $10M for additional Detroit River cleanup

As strike continues at American Axle, storm brews for General Motors Ginger ale lovers throwing 160th birthday party for Vernors

As Michigan fuel prices drop, new Mideast fighting raises concerns Sources: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting to take place Friday You can visit national parks for free on Flag Day, not Juneteenth

UAW declares strike at American Axle, a key GM supplier Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try. Whitmer reconvenes Michigan gun violence task force

Detroit could be on hook for $27M in demo dirt cleanup Leaving your dog out on 80-degree days? Michigan city will cite you Here's when you can get a sneak peek at the second Dutch Girl Donuts

Metro Detroit leaders irate over Priority Waste's shoddy service This unpopular parking move could spare you a fender bender

You can own Great Lakes waterfront property through Michigan DNR land auction Scabies outbreak at Muskegon prison prompts inmate quarantine See a dog left in a hot car in Michigan? Trying to rescue it is illegal

Michigan U.S. Senate candidates pick lanes, not punches in debate Hazel Park after-prom party shooting suspect released after self-defense claim This Great Lake doesn't border Michigan. 10 facts about Lake Ontario

Michigan Medicine, Blue Cross reach insurance coverage deal Short-term rental disputes could reshape Michigan housing, tourism Capital gains tax hit could shock more home sellers in Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028 What Wayne County transit millage would mean for Detroit, 16 other communities Plant-based restaurant Besos now open in downtown Birmingham

Air Force extends PFAS cleanup at former Michigan base another 5 years City announces upcoming road closures for Detroit Grand Prix 2026 Moo Moo Subaru turned rubber cows into a tradition. Meet the creators.

Lawmaker wants answers after second sudden death at women's prison British Red Arrows to perform at Thunder Over Michigan airshow Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. These 10 are worth a visit

Michigan gas prices are near $5. Here’s how drivers are saving at the pump Traverse City Food & Wine Festival returns, tickets go on sale May 20 Detroit Catholic archdiocese restructures as Mass attendance drops 40%

Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace 1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot

Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe

NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years Joe Muer-style restaurant to go into former site of Joe Louis Arena

Michigan Supreme Court restricts ICE civil arrests at courthouses University of Michigan to buy most of Concordia's Ann Arbor campus

'Don't let me die': Man who saved Detroit teen shooting victim speaks out Planned Parenthood: Michigan clinics will close if state doesn't provide $5M How long is Lake Huron coastline? 10 facts about 'sunrise side' lake

Black bears in SE Michigan? The DNR doesn't think that's a bad thing Detroit celebrates population growth, but court battle is not over Michigan GM retiree hits Route 66 for road trip in 1966 Pontiac Tempest

Man convicted of making up 'disgusting' crime about Bloomfield Twp. official Saline native, MSU prof takes up 'Jeopardy!' challenge this week Ford stock surges as Morgan Stanley backs new battery storage venture

Disaster assessment begins in 30 counties, 1 city after April storms Detroit Pistons strike deal to broadcast 2026-27 games over the air A new Berkley burger joint offers late night dining hours

Auburn Hills water main break may leave residents without water for weeks One year after 'retro adult boutique' transition, this Michigan video store is thriving Waterfront restaurant in St. Clair Shores gets new management, plans revamped menu

Arson suspect arrested after fire at Mexican grocer in southwest Detroit Spirit's collapse leaves bills and opportunities at Metro Airport 5.1M birds will fly over Michigan Monday. When to turn 'lights out'

AG files criminal charges against nonprofit leader who got $20M grant Chaldean metro Detroiter deported to Iraq fears war, kidnapping Fallout grows after U-M speech that praised pro-Palestinian protesters Thomas is gone, but Greenfield Village hosting a new train event

Detroit automakers got clobbered in the '70s when oil prices spiked Blue Cross OKs initially denied Michigan Medicine kidney transplant Dime Store to close Rochester Hills location; Detroit to remain open

Democrat Greene wins special election for Michigan 35th Senate District Detroit bank-turned-home with 2 vaults for sale again at $1.1M Xfinity customers can watch WXYZ, WMYD again after deal reached

What used to be extreme weather is becoming normal in Michigan Detroit's Carr Center loses home, but its arts programs will continue The Bruegger's Bagels name is going away. Einstein is taking its place

Here's who and what Michiganders blame for skyrocketing gas prices Why highly anticipated Detroit development with a Target store died Disgraced Detroit judge's campaign is over almost before it began A jazz great soars in unearthed recordings made in Detroit club in 1960

Gov. Whitmer had her own '86'-ing issue with President Trump Michigan lawmakers consider expanded use of golf carts on city streets Comedy videos Wright Museum made to market itself are a big viral hit

How borrowers can find better interest rates since Fed left them high Cranbrook Art Museum mini-golf returns with free gallery admission

Lebanese in Michigan feel 'hopeless' over war, destruction in Lebanon Bees are buzzing around and experts say you can help them out Little Caesars to celebrate opening of Michigan self-service location

Potholes cause damage across metro Detroit as Waymo offers reporting help Metro Detroit woman says FanDuel refuses to pay out her $154K jackpot Oakland Hills' reborn clubhouse is stocked with memories for me

Michigan gas prices jump the most in the nation, with $5/gallon possible 5 bald eagles dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. DNR wants to know why. Officials say e-bike battery explodes on Mackinac Island, causing fire

Detroit Riverwalk reopens between Beaubien, Rivard streets Another outside law firm hired by Michigan over Sherrone Moore scandal

Epstein sought access to Stellantis chairman, other leaders, files show U-M to investigate allegations of lewd texts by Regent Jordan Acker U-M hires New York law firm to investigate Regent Jordan Acker Daly Restaurant, a Livonia landmark is closing after the summer season

Hit by flooding in Michigan? A guide to insurance, cars and homes Petoskey teen grabs big pike as it swims across flooded road Detroit auto shop turns classic Caprices into high-powered donk cars

Cadillac flooding knocks out sewer system as city eyes summer recovery Delta says it's cutting back 2 Detroit routes into 2027 Ford faces recall problem unmatched by other automakers, study shows

Ikea to open second Michigan store at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills Buick reportedly planning first new sedan since 2020: What we know Lyme disease cases quadruple in Michigan as tick populations explode

Stellantis, Microsoft announce partnership centered on AI tech Niemann Harvest Market grocery opens in Ann Arbor at Briarwood Mall Millions claimed new overtime tax break. Some may have gotten it wrong

Mallory McMorrow erases Haley Stevens' financial edge in Senate race Local food influencer has menu items at LCA for Pistons' NBA Playoffs The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons playoff preview and revisiting regular season highlights Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Was there a tornado in Ann Arbor? What we know so far Fired DOJ prosecutor in Mich. abortion clinic case speaks out University of Michigan's new president Kent Syverud has brain cancer

High inflation, stock market jitters give I Bonds new spark Michigan AG Dana Nessel slams regulators over rising utility costs

Important info for you or your son about the military draft Michigan's small towns struggle to fill local government roles Traverse City and Michigan restaurants get praise from Midwest Living

Michigan considering 1 buck per deer hunter limit Stellantis employee gets ticket for parking Plymouth in 'competitive' spot Michigan husband arrested by police after wife vanishes in Bahamas

Michigan police say they don’t enforce immigration — then call ICE, CBP Last‑minute IRS tax tips: Extensions, payments and avoiding penalties Detroit to crack down on 61 apartments with maintenance issues

Detroit K–12 students can now ride DDOT buses for free: What to know Detroit restaurants are now eligible for Michelin star ratings The Pistons Pulse: The Athletic’s Fred Katz shares national perspective on Detroit Pistons’ impressiveness Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

IRS warns taxpayers about fake tax calculators promising big refunds Here's how much money Shawn Fain, other UAW leaders made in 2025 Readers pick Al Ameer as winner in 2026 Free Press Shawarma Showdown

Michigan gas prices slip slightly, but new surge may be just ahead Michigan inevitable in march past UConn for 2nd NCAA championship 69-63

Controversial housing development OK'd near Detroit's West Village Are purple martins returning to Michigan? See timeline

Free Press Top 10 wine bar Chenin named nominee for James Beard Award Hudson's Detroit tower opens presales for 96 luxury condos Detroit Tigers Opening Day parties, events at restaurants, bars, more