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Michigan City wants public input on proposed Innovation Center
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Originally studied in 2021, the Innovation Center in Michigan City is undergoing another round of planning this month and city officials are asking for public input. "The City of Michigan City is seeking community input to...
Michigan State settles with 3 survivors of 2023 mass shooting for nearly $30M
Michigan State University has reached settlements worth about $30 million with three students who survived a mass shooting in 2023, attorneys said Tuesday. Three students were killed and five more were wounded when a man with no connection to the...

Michigan transmission line project sparks fears of land seizures via eminent domain
ITC’s Oneida Substation in Eaton County’s Oneida Township, the starting point for a proposed transmission line. June 7, 2025 | Photo by Jon King Two electric transmission line projects pending state approval have some Michigan residents worried...

Michigan's Big Banana Car Has a "Little Brother" Across the Globe
It's not altogether uncommon to see the Big Banana Car on the roadways of Michigan. The giant banana shaped truck is based in Kalamazoo, though it does tour the country. While the Big Banana Car is a modified truck and seats several, the vehicle...
Michigan's small businesses influence legislative decisions amid political engagement surge
Over recent months, small business owners in Michigan have been increasingly active in the political process. Their involvement has been particularly noticeable regarding proposals to overhaul Michigan’s Workers’ Compensation system and modify the...
Michigan small business briefing covers key updates and initiatives
In the latest episode of The Small Business Briefing, hosts Sarah Miller and Kelli Saunders provided insights into recent developments affecting small businesses in Michigan. They discussed several key topics, including the expansion of the...

Michigan driver held by border officials was high on drugs: police
The 54-year-old faces multiple charges as a result of the Monday afternoon incident A Michigan resident faces impaired charges following an incident that took place yesterday. In a news release issued today, Sault Ste. Marie police say around 2:50...

Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins lawsuit to stop 23andMe from auctioning genetic data
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 27 other attorneys general in a lawsuit aimed at preventing the sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint, filed in federal bankruptcy...

Michigan man charged in fatal shooting of 21-year-old
DETROIT – A Michigan man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Detroit. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Tuesday that William Daniel Moore, 41, of Harper Woods is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a...

Michigan Panthers Reach First UFL Championship
DETROIT, June 10, 2025 ~ The Michigan Panthers secured their first ever appearance in the UFL Championship Game on Sunday, June 8 with an impressive 44-29 victory over the Birmingham Stallions in Birmingham, Alabama. Boasting a high-powered...
Michigan musical duo to play at Seaside Library
Published 12:01 pm Tuesday, June 10, 2025 SEASIDE — Seaside Public Library will welcome musical group Folias Duo June 14. The show starts at 2 p.m. in the Community Room. Admission is free.The duo pairs flutist Carmen Maret with guitarist Andrew...

Michigan legislator's bill would prohibit student-athletes from being considered employees
A bipartisan bill regarding protections for college student-athletes introduced Tuesday by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) will prohibit athletes from being considered employees of...
Michigan distillery revives LGBTQ-inspired canned cocktail for Pride month
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Just in time for Pride month, Long Road Distillers has announced the return of “Friend of Dorothy," a ready-to-drink canned cocktail that first made its statewide debut last year. The cocktail, originally an in-house favorite,...
Michigan State football beats out Iowa, lands commitment from 3-star edge Cory House
Michigan State football has started the week by winning a big time recruiting battle and adding to their 2026 recruiting class at a position of need. Cory House, an edge rushing prospect from Memphis (TN), has committed to MSU. Advertisement...

Michigan Man Calls in Bomb Threat After Missing Flight at Metro
Air travel has come into question lately from air traffic controller shortages and equipment failures, to safety issues with airplanes and close calls on runways. One or more or these can cause your flight to be delayed or even cancelled. How a...
Michigan’s Milestone Real Estate Company expands into commercial sector
Trenton, Michigan-based Milestone Real Estate Company, a residential real estate brokerage firm established in 2011, has officially expanded into the commercial real estate sector with a strong start, closing over 324,500 square feet in major...

Michigan man, 82, pleads to misdemeanor in Trooper Joel Popp’s line-of-duty death on I-75
SAGINAW, MI — The morning his trial was to begin, an 82-year-old man accused of causing the death of Michigan State Police Trooper Joel E. Popp appeared in court to accept a plea deal. He then met privately with Popp’s widow to apologize and offer...

Michigan Panthers QB named UFL Offensive Player of the Year
The Michigan Panthers are heading to the United Football League championship, and now the man who led them there has received a top individual award. The UFL announced Tuesday that Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins has been named the 2025 UFL...

Michigan State University settles with 3 survivors of 2023 mass shooting for $30M
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State University has reached settlements worth about $30 million with three students who survived a mass shooting in 2023, attorneys said Tuesday. Three students were killed and five more were wounded when a man...

Scam Alert: Fake DMV Messages Flooding Michigan
If I'm honest, there are times I admire some of Michigan's criminals' ingenuity and willingness to embrace new technology. Don't get me wrong, I think they're scumbags, but at least they're willing to learn something new. And then, there's the...