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As scores dip, Michigan law takes effect dropping essay from standardized test
Michigan high school juniors will no longer be required to complete the SAT essay portion of the Michigan Merit Exam beginning this school year legislation that took effect July 1.
Blaine Christian Church to host vacation Bible school
Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School is open to children ages 3 to sixth grade and will be held from Monday, Aug. 3, to Thursday, Aug. 6.
Country Living reimagines the classic s’more with flavors from all 50 states
See how Country Living reimagined s’mores for all 50 states with local flavors, unexpected ingredients and summer campfire appeal.
Free Will Astrology (July 8-21)
ARIES: March 21 – April 19: There are only two types of humans, right? Some of us serve beauty, truth, and goodness, while the rest pledge their allegiance to illusions, lies, and…
Opinion | Why Michiganders should care about proposed overhaul of federal grant rules
Every Michigander has a stake in ensuring that scientific funding decisions are guided by rigorous expert review, transparency and the potential to improve people's lives. OMB-202…
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak nears 1,000 cases, Monroe County leads
Nearly 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan, here's how many each county has seen.
DPD investigating after human remains found in home on Detroit's west side
Human remains were found in a furnace of an home on Detroit's west side, the Detroit Police Department tells us.
MDHHS: More than 900 cyclosporiasis cases now reported in Michigan
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to more than 900 since June 22, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Serv…
Justin Verlander announces retirement after 2026 season, named to All-Star team for 10th time in career
After pitching for just over two decades, Justin Verlander will retire as a Tiger at the end of the 2026, he announced on Social Media.
Country Living names cherry-filled s'more as Michigan's signature treat
What would a Michigan s'more taste like? Country Living’s answer taps one of the state’s most iconic flavors.
Dab Day: Why Michigan live rosin is cannabis at its best
Many cannabis smokers will always love a good joint. But for those who care most about flavor, potency, and a cleaner expression of the plant, live rosin offers something flower c…
DOJ to Jocelyn Benson: Officials could be prosecuted over noncitizen voters
Letters sent to a growing and bipartisan group of states threaten criminal liability, but election officials and experts say they look more like pressure than prosecution.
Mason County Promise Zone expands scholarship opportunities
Beginning with the Class of 2027, Promise Scholars will have the choice of two scholarship pathways: Promise Community Scholarship Path and Promise Statewide Scholarship Path.
Rocket Dream Nine and Motown Museum Music Stage headline fan amenities at 2026 Rocket Classic
The Rocket Classic is coming to Detroit later this summer, giving Detroit-area golf fans something to look forward to, with the PGA Tour event at the Detroit Golf Club happening J…
Michigan DNR asking public to report sightings of gray foxes in the state
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help to locate gray foxes in the state.
West Shore Community College announces winter dean's list
Students from Manistee, Mason and Wexford counties are recognized for academic achievement at West Shore Community College.
Metro Detroit Weather: Heating up today with storms expected Thursday
Patchy fog to start the day with temps near 90 by the afternoon. Storms return to the area for Thursday and some of them could be severe.

Residents being evacuated from senior apartment building in Southfield due to gas leak
Residents of a senior living apartment building in Southfield are being evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak.
Voters to decide Onekama Consolidated Schools sinking fund millage
"This 10-year commitment really allows us to ensure that we're taking care of them and we're ensuring that our teachers and our students have everything they need to be successful…
Pistons trade Marcus Sasser to Mavericks as part of six-team deal, per reports
The Detroit Pistons have traded guard Marcus Sasser to the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports.
Manistee Farmers Market marks 25th anniversary
'Farmers markets can heal a community': Manistee market celebrates 25 years
Intersection of Teggerdine and M-59 in White Lake Township is driving one driver crazy
The intersection of Teggerdine and M-59 is what is driving one driver crazy, with him saying the light needs to be timed better
Man dead after being shot, found in crashed vehicle on Detroit's west side
A man in his 30s is dead after being shot on Detroit's west side, a spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us.
Swartz Creek rejects second $40M offer to sell school for unfinished megasite
For the second time in several months, the Genesee County school district turns down what one trustee called an ‘insulting’ offer.
Birmingham's Community House saved: City finalizes $5.2M purchase as Tim Allen pledges match
The city of Birmingham finalized a purchase of the Community House building and property at 380 S. Bates Street, securing the future of a community landmark that has stood for mor…
Tarik Skubal and Colt Keith lead the Tigers to a victory over the Athletics
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.

Child shot on Detroit's west side, police investigating
A child was shot on Detroit's west side on Tuesday night, police said. The shooting happened near the Fargo-Oakfield Playground in the area of Fargo Avenue and Lindsay Street.
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens clash over cash in US Senate debate
In a testy debate, Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens traded claims of millionaire candidates and billionaire influence. Here are the facts.

'It's been awful': Livonia residents without power for days after storm damages transformer
Livonia residents on Deering Street have been without power for four days after a storm damaged a transformer near 6 Mile and Inkster roads.
Pistons trading Caris LaVert to the Bucks for Prince and Harris
The Detroit Pistons are making more moves during the offseason, according to a report from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania.