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Hours before funeral, family of teen struck by sheriff’s cruiser pleads for release of video
Grand Rapids
Hours before funeral, family of teen struck by sheriff’s cruiser pleads for release of video
Riley Doggett, 17, was fatally injured April 8 when he was struck by a Kent County sheriff's cruiser while fleeing a crash scene on foot.
John Tunison
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Weather
Rain update for Memorial Day in Michigan
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
Colt Keith’s first career homer helps Tigers snap 5-game skid
Tigers
Colt Keith’s first career homer helps Tigers snap 5-game skid
Kenta Maeda pitched five scoreless innings.
Evan Woodbery
See photos from Unity Christian, Spring Lake girls soccer match up
High School Sports
See photos from Unity Christian, Spring Lake girls soccer match up
Unity Christian hosted Spring Lake varsity girls soccer on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Rebecca Particka
Michigan nuclear science students are on a mission to save the world
Public Interest
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

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May stargazing

When to see meteors, full Flower Moon, bright planets

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Dear Abby: Former friend’s kid does a cash grab with graduation invitation
Advice
Dear Abby: Former friend’s kid does a cash grab with graduation invitation
Abigail Van Buren
DNR to temporary close 11 facilities in Upper Peninsula, including state park
News
DNR to temporary close 11 facilities in Upper Peninsula, including state park
Brandon Champion
Will Rogers tosses gem to keep Michigan baseball alive in Big Ten tourney
Wolverines
Will Rogers tosses gem to keep Michigan baseball alive in Big Ten tourney
Aaron McMann
Scottie Scheffler ‘not interested in settling’ as Louisville cop disciplined
Sports
Scottie Scheffler ‘not interested in settling’ as Louisville cop disciplined
Kyle Austin

News

Therapy dog at center of lawsuit belongs to school, Ann Arbor parent group says
Ann Arbor
Therapy dog at center of lawsuit belongs to school, Ann Arbor parent group says
The Wines Elementary School teacher filed the lawsuit on May 14, seeking the return of her “stolen property and beloved best friend."
Martin Slagter
    Overtime rules will change on July 1
    News
    Overtime rules will change on July 1
    Leada Gore
    Grand Rapids
    Grand Rapids no longer top 20 best place to live in America, U.S. News ranking says
    Michael Kransz
    Man killed in Ypsilanti-area shooting after fight escalated
    Man killed in Ypsilanti-area shooting after fight escalated
    Jordyn Pair
    Saginaw Spirit ride fast start to win Memorial Cup opener
    Hugh Bernreuter
    Saginaw and Bay City News
    Friends grapple with mysterious shooting death of ex-Bay City teacher, 80, on I-75
    Cole Waterman
    Severe storms possible in one corner of Michigan late Friday
    Weather
    Severe storms possible in one corner of Michigan late Friday
    Tanda Gmiter
    Ann Arbor
    Man killed in Ypsilanti-area shooting remembered for love of football
    Jordyn Pair
    Hands fly to the sky as Jackson High celebrates 209 graduates
    J. Scott Park
    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
    News
    Police investigating death of woman found in car on I-94 exit ramp
    Brandon Champion
    News
    Founding member of popular ‘90s band dead after slipping, falling in shower
    Mark Heim
    Multicolored meth seized in Southwest Michigan
    Multicolored meth seized in Southwest Michigan
    Brad Devereaux
    Public Interest
    Will a Northern Michigan mineral deposit worth billions still be mined?
    Rose White
    Kalamazoo
    Post office consolidation in Kalamazoo County takes effect June 1
    Audrey Whitaker
    Jackson County Rose Parade canceled due to low participation
    Jackson County Rose Parade canceled due to low participation
    Chloe Miller
    2 injured in fiery crash, power line hits vehicle
    Brad Devereaux

    Sports

    Berggren’s hat trick leads furious comeback, Griffins force deciding Game 5 against Milwaukee
    Griffins
    Berggren’s hat trick leads furious comeback, Griffins force deciding Game 5 against Milwaukee
    The Griffins scored four third-period goals in 3:30 to win Game 4 on Friday night
    Tyler Kuehl
      Former Michigan State DL, 4-star recruit, transferring to Big Ten school
      Spartans
      Former Michigan State DL, 4-star recruit, transferring to Big Ten school
      Matt Wenzel
      Tigers
      Jackson Jobe nearing return, 2 players done for season: Tigers minor-league injury report
      Evan Woodbery
      Ex-Red Wings assistant GM steps down in Carolina
      Red Wings
      Ex-Red Wings assistant GM steps down in Carolina
      Ansar Khan
      Lions
      Dungeon of Doom OTA observations: All eyes on Jameson Williams and Hendon Hooker
      Benjamin Raven
      Tigers
      Former Tigers outfielder back in big leagues with Oakland
      Evan Woodbery
      Lions linebacker fueled by NFC title game loss on quest to make Year 2 jump
      Lions
      Lions linebacker fueled by NFC title game loss on quest to make Year 2 jump
      Benjamin Raven
      Tigers
      Tigers lose pitcher to Mets on waiver claim
      Evan Woodbery
      Lions ready to unleash more aggressive pass defense in 2024
      Kyle Meinke
      Scouting magazine holds Red Wings prospects in highest regard
      Red Wings
      Scouting magazine holds Red Wings prospects in highest regard
      Ansar Khan
      Wolverines
      DB Ricky Johnson explains decision to reroute transfer to Michigan
      Aaron McMann
      Sports
      How to Watch the IIHF Men’s World Championship Semifinals | Channel, Stream, Preview
      Tyler Kuehl
      NBA insider: Pistons have assets to land Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram
      NBA insider: Pistons have assets to land Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram
      Kory Woods
      Tigers
      Tigers switch up pitching plans, activate Kenta Maeda to start Friday night
      Evan Woodbery
      Tigers
      Tigers send struggling former closer to Toledo
      Evan Woodbery
      First baseman Ben Mackenzie is super scooper for John Glenn baseball team
      High School Sports
      First baseman Ben Mackenzie is super scooper for John Glenn baseball team
      Lee Thompson
      Western cruises to soccer district win over Northwest
      Eric Ingles

      Life

      Thousands of flowers bloom into beautiful ‘Starry Night’ garden on Mackinac Island
      Life
      Thousands of flowers bloom into beautiful ‘Starry Night’ garden on Mackinac Island
      Grand Hotel's landscaping director, Drew Butterfield, planted 4,500 hyacinth bulbs in the fall, hoping to recreate Van Gough's famous painting.
      Joel Bissell
        Beecher shows out on the red carpet in style ahead of 2024 prom in Detroit
        Michigan Prom
        Beecher shows out on the red carpet in style ahead of 2024 prom in Detroit
        Jake May
        TV
        How to watch ‘South Park: The End of Obesity’ on Paramount+ for free
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        ‘One Last Dance’ marks Saginaw High School’s final prom
        Michigan Prom
        ‘One Last Dance’ marks Saginaw High School’s final prom
        Julian Guadalupe
        Michigan Prom
        Bay City Central celebrates prom 2024 in Frankenmuth
        Kaytie Boomer
        TV
        2024 FA Cup Final: Manchester City vs. Manchester United | How to watch, start time, preview
        Tyler Kuehl
        See bird’s-eye view of Saugatuck roundabout construction
        See bird’s-eye view of Saugatuck roundabout construction
        Cory Morse
        TV
        Two Michigan homes featured in new season of ‘Diary of an Old Home’ on Max
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        Life
        Crystal Mountain to open new double-track Alpine Slide for summer
        Tanda Gmiter
        John Stamos to perform with The Beach Boys at their only Michigan concert of 2024
        Life
        John Stamos to perform with The Beach Boys at their only Michigan concert of 2024
        Edward Pevos
        TV
        How to watch ABC’s ‘Print It Black’ Uvalde doc for free | Follow local paper’s reporting of school shooting
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        TV
        Stream final season of ‘Evil’ on Paramount+ for free
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        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
        TV
        How to watch new season of ‘Lingo’ on CBS for free
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        Life
        Want to see more fireflies this summer? Here’s what to do in your yard
        Emily Bingham
        Tickets to Neil Young, 21 Savage, & more available on Vivid Seats for under $50
        Life
        Tickets to Neil Young, 21 Savage, & more available on Vivid Seats for under $50
        Mallory Dwortz
        TV
        Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 2 | How to watch, tip-off, preview
        Tyler Kuehl