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Federal prosecutors, local police to crack down on gun violence in West Michigan
Grand Rapids
Federal prosecutors, local police to crack down on gun violence in West Michigan
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for youth in America and has inflicted immense trauma on communities across West Michigan.
Bradley Massman
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    Michigan lifts some road closures to ease Memorial Day travel
    12 parades and ceremonies around Grand Rapids to observe Memorial Day 2024
    Grand Rapids
    12 parades and ceremonies around Grand Rapids to observe Memorial Day 2024
    There are a variety of parades, cemetery ceremonies, a pancake breakfast and a cruise-in car show to honor the memories of fallen soldiers.
    Audra Gamble
      Jameson Williams is Lions’ most improved player at OTAs
      Lions
      Jameson Williams is Lions’ most improved player at OTAs
      The former first-round pick is really impressing during the early days of the 2024 season.
      Kyle Meinke
      15 Kearsley athletes sign college letters of intent
      15 Kearsley athletes sign college letters of intent
      The signing ceremony was held Thursday in the school's auditorium
      Brendan Savage
      Michigan nuclear science students are on a mission to save the world
      Michigan nuclear science students are on a mission to save the world
      At the top-ranked University of Michigan nuclear engineering program, students tackle energy, pollution, medicine, and weapons proliferation.
      Sheri McWhirter

      Latest

      May stargazing

      When to see meteors, full Flower Moon, bright planets

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      Overtime rules will change on July 1
      News
      Overtime rules will change on July 1
      Leada Gore
      Great Lakes’ water temperatures: Some lakes near record warmth, Lake Superior still frigid
      Weather
      Great Lakes’ water temperatures: Some lakes near record warmth, Lake Superior still frigid
      Mark Torregrossa
      Elderly couple found dead in home were longtime Jackson residents, business owners
      Jackson
      Elderly couple found dead in home were longtime Jackson residents, business owners
      Nathan Clark
      76% of Michigan towns grew in population last year. See how yours fared.
      Data
      76% of Michigan towns grew in population last year. See how yours fared.
      Scott Levin

      News

      Will a Northern Michigan mineral deposit worth billions still be mined?
      Public Interest
      Will a Northern Michigan mineral deposit worth billions still be mined?
      An effort to mine a deep reserve of potash, a mineral used for fertilizer, has been in the works for over a decade.
      Rose White
        Michigan fisherman breaks state record by reeling in ‘monstrous’ white perch
        News
        Michigan fisherman breaks state record by reeling in ‘monstrous’ white perch
        Brandon Champion
        Saginaw and Bay City News
        This 25-foot inflatable duck ‘died’ so a Michigan business could thrive
        Justin Engel
        Why you may see low-flying helicopters this spring in Michigan
        News
        Why you may see low-flying helicopters this spring in Michigan
        Justin P. Hicks
        Ann Arbor
        Highway expansion options cut from big U.S. 23 project in Ann Arbor
        Lucas Smolcic Larson
        Saginaw and Bay City News
        Campers set ablaze prompting arson investigation in Northern Michigan
        Justin P. Hicks
        $4M winning lottery ticket sat in a drawer for 3 months before winner knew how much he'd won
        Lottery
        $4M winning lottery ticket sat in a drawer for 3 months before winner knew how much he'd won
        Matt Durr
        Grand Rapids
        Owner of popular Grand Rapids bar hopes to reopen ‘soon’ following worker dispute
        Brian Mcvicar
        Multiple shots fired at Ypsilanti-area mobile home
        Sam Jane
        Lake Michigan beach town’s summer kick off street party adds car show
        News
        Lake Michigan beach town’s summer kick off street party adds car show
        Justine Lofton
        Lottery
        Lotto 47 jackpot winner worth $7.1M is largest prize ever won on Michigan Lottery website
        Matt Durr
        Ann Arbor
        North Territorial Road not opening soon as heavy rainfall damages construction
        Lucas Smolcic Larson
        Here’s what’s on tap for Ann Arbor’s 200th birthday celebration on Saturday
        Here’s what’s on tap for Ann Arbor’s 200th birthday celebration on Saturday
        Ryan Stanton
        News
        2025 Social Security increase won’t be enough for seniors, advocacy group predicts
        Matt Durr
        News
        Spectacular Up North biergarten to host dozens of summer concerts, including Uncle Kracker, Chris Janson
        Justine Lofton
        Father charged after boy, 8, shoots himself with unsecured gun in Macomb County
        Father charged after boy, 8, shoots himself with unsecured gun in Macomb County
        Brandon Champion
        Airbnb cracked down on 1,000 Michigan house parties last summer. The anti-party AI is back.
        Lindsay Moore

        Sports

        Late rally dooms Michigan baseball in Big Ten tournament quarters
        Wolverines
        Late rally dooms Michigan baseball in Big Ten tournament quarters
        A grand slam in the eighth inning helped Penn State to victory
        Aaron McMann
          Former Tigers outfielder back in big leagues with Oakland
          Tigers
          Former Tigers outfielder back in big leagues with Oakland
          Evan Woodbery
          Wolverines
          DB Ricky Johnson explains decision to reroute transfer to Michigan
          Aaron McMann
          Lions safety beyond thankful to be back after year-long gambling suspension
          Lions safety beyond thankful to be back after year-long gambling suspension
          Benjamin Raven
          Tigers
          Two Mud Hens infielders nearing return
          Evan Woodbery
          Red Wings
          U.S. ousted at World Championship; Sweden, Red Wings’ Raymond advance
          Ansar Khan
          Pistons near deal to hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations
          Pistons near deal to hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations
          Kory Woods
          Tigers
          Tigers shuffle front office with 2 promotions, external hire
          Evan Woodbery
          Lions
          Lions will have joint practices with Giants, but Chiefs stick to guns and pass
          Benjamin Raven
          Brian Branch among 17 Lions players limited/out at OTAs after undergoing surgery
          Brian Branch among 17 Lions players limited/out at OTAs after undergoing surgery
          Kyle Meinke
          Wolverines
          How to watch Michigan baseball vs. Penn State in Big Ten Tournament: Channel, stream, preview
          Ryan Zuke
          Spartans
          Michigan State tennis player becomes program’s first to reach NCAA singles final four
          Kyle Austin
          Michigan basketball adds transfer from Oakland
          Wolverines
          Michigan basketball adds transfer from Oakland
          Andrew Kahn
          Sports
          Michigan’s tribal casinos report slight decline in gaming payments
          Matt Wenzel
          Spring sports stars: Who are the top sophomores in the Jackson area
          Eric Ingles
          Former NFL and Central Michigan star WR files for bankruptcy
          Sports
          Former NFL and Central Michigan star WR files for bankruptcy
          Matt Wenzel
          High School Sports
          High school baseball state rankings feature three Top 10 teams from one league
          Lee Thompson

          Life

          Want to see more fireflies this summer? Here’s what to do in your yard
          Life
          Want to see more fireflies this summer? Here’s what to do in your yard
          Here are 8 ways to encourage more fireflies in your outdoor spaces.
          Emily Bingham
            Stream final season of ‘Evil’ on Paramount+ for free
            TV
            Stream final season of ‘Evil’ on Paramount+ for free
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            Life
            John Stamos to perform with The Beach Boys at their only Michigan concert of 2024
            Edward Pevos
            Mackinac Island voted Best Summer Travel Destination in US second year in a row
            Life
            Mackinac Island voted Best Summer Travel Destination in US second year in a row
            Tanda Gmiter
            Life
            Petoskey Brewing’s pub near Tunnel of Trees opens for the season
            Tanda Gmiter
            Shopping
            Nordstrom Rack clearance sale is here with up to 70% off -- and even more if you’re a Nordy
            Anneice Coady
            Calling all dirty dogs: The Dirty Dog Dash Race course map just dropped
            Life
            Calling all dirty dogs: The Dirty Dog Dash Race course map just dropped
            Tanda Gmiter
            TV
            How to watch ABC’S drama ‘9-1-1’ on Thursdays for free
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            TV
            Watch season 5 premiere of 'The Kardashians' on Hulu
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            An astonishing number of celebrities were just in Michigan: Here are pics of them
            Life
            An astonishing number of celebrities were just in Michigan: Here are pics of them
            Edward Pevos
            TV
            How to watch anime ‘Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction’ on Crunchyroll for free
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            We tried McDonald’s new grandma McFlurry
            Jeremy Schneider
            Exuberant Secret Garden blooms at Mackinac Island’s famous hotel
            Life
            Exuberant Secret Garden blooms at Mackinac Island’s famous hotel
            Joel Bissell
            Life
            Air Supply and Ginuwine among acts slated for Hollywood Casino & Detroit Music Hall in 2024
            Mallory Dwortz
            TV
            How to watch ‘Red Nose Day’ 2024 special for free on NBC
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            Michigan Central Station’s opening outdoor concert will be both epic and free
            Life
            Michigan Central Station’s opening outdoor concert will be both epic and free
            Edward Pevos
            Pull up a seat: More bar stools, menu items added to Red Dock’s waterfront bar
            Lindsay Moore