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University of Michigan graduates celebrate spring commencement amid protests
University of Michigan graduates celebrate spring commencement amid protests
About 8,000 students tossed their caps during a ceremony on Saturday, May 4 inside Michigan Stadium.
Jacob Hamilton
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Letter from the Editor: You love Michigan’s wonders – so expect more great travel coverage this summer
See how Carlyle Grill creates its vibrant blackberry margarita on Ann Arbor’s west side
See how Carlyle Grill creates its vibrant blackberry margarita on Ann Arbor’s west side
The Carlyle Grill’s Blackberry Margarita incorporates a from-scratch blackberry sour mix that is substituted for lime juice in the traditional recipe.
Martin Slagter
Yanks hit big blast in 3rd inning, then snuff out Tigers’ rallies
Yanks hit big blast in 3rd inning, then snuff out Tigers’ rallies
The Yankees will go for the sweep of the Tigers on Sunday.
Evan Woodbery
Jackson prep roundup: Columbia Central, Grass Lake split doubleheader
Jackson prep roundup: Columbia Central, Grass Lake split doubleheader
Columbia Central, Grass Lake split doubleheader
Eric Ingles
Tick season altered by Michigan’s second warmest winter
Weather
Tick season altered by Michigan’s second warmest winter
The warm winter will have some effects on the tick season and possibly how many ticks are out this season.
Mark Torregrossa

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May stargazing

When to see meteors, full Flower Moon, bright planets

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Kentucky Derby: Latest 2024 odds and full list of horses
Betting
Kentucky Derby: Latest 2024 odds and full list of horses
Ryan Truland
Kentucky Derby betting for beginners
Betting
Kentucky Derby betting for beginners
Adam Litzer
Republicans ask Whitmer to send Michigan National Guard to U.S.-Mexico border
Republicans ask Whitmer to send Michigan National Guard to U.S.-Mexico border
Rose White
Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s rapist brother is being released from prison and I’m nervous
Advice
Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s rapist brother is being released from prison and I’m nervous
Abigail Van Buren

News

Body of girl missing in Flint River recovered after a nearly week-long search
Flint
Body of girl missing in Flint River recovered after a nearly week-long search
The child, identified as Tahj Evans, was found on Saturday, May 4, after disappearing in the river on Sunday, April 28.
Joey Oliver
    See photos as the 95th Tulip Time Festival kicks off in Holland
    See photos as the 95th Tulip Time Festival kicks off in Holland
    Cory Morse
    News
    Driver who struck bicyclist tracked by Michigan K9 for 5 miles, police say
    Rose White
    Ludacris will headline county fair in Southwest Michigan
    Kalamazoo
    Ludacris will headline county fair in Southwest Michigan
    Audrey Whitaker
    Kalamazoo
    Whitmer gets legal advice on whether to remove sheriff after drunk driving crash
    Brad Devereaux
    Entertainment giant Live Nation selected as promoter, operator of Acrisure Amphitheater
    Brian Mcvicar
    ‘Celebrating the culture.’ Cinco de Mayo event attracts hundreds to downtown Flint
    ‘Celebrating the culture.’ Cinco de Mayo event attracts hundreds to downtown Flint
    Julian Guadalupe
    Saginaw and Bay City News
    $12 lawsuit filed against Bay City toll bridge operator
    Cole Waterman
    News
    Thunderbirds, Blue Angels won’t do Traverse City Cherry Festival Airshow in 2025
    Justine Lofton
    U.S. issues travel warning for major European nation due to fears of terrorist activity
    News
    U.S. issues travel warning for major European nation due to fears of terrorist activity
    Brandon Champion
    Saginaw and Bay City News
    Flint man charged in Saginaw homicide bought new truck hours after killing
    Cole Waterman
    Grand Rapids area teacher identified as person fatally shot in Oceana County
    John Tunison
    Michigan mall to close, be demolished for $1B mixed-use development
    News
    Michigan mall to close, be demolished for $1B mixed-use development
    Justine Lofton
    Muskegon
    Grandparents of boy, 5, fatally shot facing charges under safe storage law
    Rose White
    WATCH: Massive Michigan rock shop offers vibes from American frontier and beyond
    Devin Anderson-Torrez
    High court declines to hear case of man convicted of raping teenage boy
    High court declines to hear case of man convicted of raping teenage boy
    Nathan Clark
    News
    Time to look through your $1 bills as matching pair of misprints may be worth $150K
    Matt Durr

    Sports

    Former Michigan State starting DT transferring to Big Ten foe
    Spartans
    Former Michigan State starting DT transferring to Big Ten foe
    Derrick Harmon was a two-year starter for the Spartans and one of the top players in the portal.
    Matt Wenzel
      2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Maple Leafs vs. Bruins | How to watch Saturday’s game, channel, preview
      Sports
      2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Maple Leafs vs. Bruins | How to watch Saturday’s game, channel, preview
      Tyler Kuehl
      Spartans
      So much for that: Michigan State football loses transfer commitment after only a week
      Matt Wenzel
      Why Red Wings’ Yzerman is strongly considering bringing back Perron
      Why Red Wings’ Yzerman is strongly considering bringing back Perron
      Ansar Khan
      Wolverines
      In-state 4-star OL commits to Michigan football over MSU, OSU, others
      Ryan Zuke
      Griffins
      Berggren does it again; Griffins overcome blown lead to beat Rockford in overtime, take 2-1 series lead
      Tyler Kuehl
      Florida State quarterback from first BCS national championship game dies
      Sports
      Florida State quarterback from first BCS national championship game dies
      Matt Wenzel
      Sports
      With new kickoff rules, ex-Chicago Bears QB could be a return man
      Matt Wenzel
      Sports
      You’ve got mail: Travis Kelce has a request after address shared online
      Matt Wenzel
      Former NFL linebacker files for bankruptcy, owes $15.5M in unpaid taxes
      Sports
      Former NFL linebacker files for bankruptcy, owes $15.5M in unpaid taxes
      Kyle Austin
      Sports
      2024 NBA Playoffs today - Timberwolves v. Nuggets | How to watch Saturday’s games, channel, preview
      Tyler Kuehl
      Jackson Sports
      Former Central Michigan, Lumen Christi lineman headed to Central Florida
      Eric Ingles
      Pistons mailbag: Breaking up the ‘Core 4,’ landing Devin Booker, and POBO search
      Pistons
      Pistons mailbag: Breaking up the ‘Core 4,’ landing Devin Booker, and POBO search
      Kory Woods
      New 4-star Michigan commit Avery Gach ready to ‘work like a walk-on’ on the offensive line
      Jared Purcell
      Former Michigan State veteran defensive tackle picks transfer destination
      Matt Wenzel
      Rutgers has a new QB, so last year’s starter hits the portal
      Sports
      Rutgers has a new QB, so last year’s starter hits the portal
      Kyle Austin
      Tigers
      Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees | How to watch Saturday’s game, first pitch, preview
      Tyler Kuehl

      Life

      We test drove Michigan’s new 3-story go kart track ahead of its grand opening
      Life
      We test drove Michigan’s new 3-story go kart track ahead of its grand opening
      The speed of the go karts well exceeds their maximum straightaway speed when going down the 3-story hill.
      Edward Pevos
        Every show coming to Pine Knob this summer
        Life
        Every show coming to Pine Knob this summer
        Mallory Dwortz
        TV
        How to watch Canelo Álvarez-Jaime Munguía super middleweight world championship fight | May 4 on DAZN
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        Celebrate Star Wars Day with new Disney+ series ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’
        TV
        Celebrate Star Wars Day with new Disney+ series ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        Michigan Prom
        Lumen Christi walks red carpet to a ‘The Secret Garden’ themed 2024 prom
        J. Scott Park
        Michigan Prom
        Saginaw Heritage dressed to impress at ‘Escape to Atlantis’ themed prom
        Kaytie Boomer
        Flint Powers Catholic shines on the red carpet at ‘Renaissance Ball’ theme prom
        Michigan Prom
        Flint Powers Catholic shines on the red carpet at ‘Renaissance Ball’ theme prom
        Jake May
        Life
        Why Mr. Monopoly has been spotted all over Detroit
        Edward Pevos
        Life
        Live Nation offering $25 tickets, fee free, for more than 150 Michigan concerts
        Edward Pevos
        Walmart has a big markdown on the Blackstone Duo 17″ Propane Griddle and Charcoal Grill Combo
        Shopping
        Walmart has a big markdown on the Blackstone Duo 17″ Propane Griddle and Charcoal Grill Combo
        Anneice Coady
        Michigan Prom
        Grand Rapids City High Middle celebrates 2024 prom at Meijer Gardens
        Rebecca Particka
        TV
        Watch final season of ‘My Hero Academia’ anime for free on Crunchyroll
        Mikhayla Dunaj
        Michigan public market beats out all but one in the entire U.S. in ranking
        Life
        Michigan public market beats out all but one in the entire U.S. in ranking
        Edward Pevos
        Life
        Michigan’s ‘Star Wars’ inspired Mos Eisley Cantina is about to open for business
        Edward Pevos
        Life
        Parades to pickleball: Check out what’s happening at the 95th Tulip Time Festival
        Lindsay Moore
        Clock ticking on Costco Membership deal: Get a one-year gold membership + a $40 Digital shopping card for $60
        Shopping
        Clock ticking on Costco Membership deal: Get a one-year gold membership + a $40 Digital shopping card for $60
        Anneice Coady
        Life
        Time to put out your sweet feeders: Michigan’s ruby-throated hummingbirds are back
        Emily Bingham