Man dies in go-kart racing crash at Lake Afton Park
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal go-kart racing crash that occurred Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lake Afton Park.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Three-way dynamic among Johnson, James, Cox plays out at Michigan Up North GOP dinner
MACKINAW CITY — While Michigan Republicans from the Straits area enjoyed a packed house at their annual Lincoln Day dinner event Friday, several schisms wi...
May 4, 2026Open source
‘If you are a praying person, pray’: Orion Township combats dwindling water supply after Auburn Hills m...
On a typical day, the water tower in Orion Township holds 2.5 million gallons of water. That equates to about 44.5 feet of water. At last check, the Orion To...
May 11, 2026Open source
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La Porte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital undergoes 8-hour surgery, suspect charged
La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson, shot at Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital, underwent an eight-hour surgery. Sharod Grafton is charged.
May 23, 2026Open source
NCAA women’s golf: Defending champion Northwestern fails to qualify for match play
The big surprise is Eastern Michigan in its NCAA women's golf championship debut.
May 26, 2026Open source
Wallace’s walk-off leads Kansas over Michigan in first round of Norman Regional
NORMAN, Okla. – Kansas sophomore Ava Wallace hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning as Kansas defeated Michigan, 1-0, in the first game o...
May 16, 2026Open source
A victim of its popularity, Petoskey struggles as home prices hit $1 million
With half of its homes occupied only a few months of the year, Petoskey is facing a housing crisis for year-round residents.
May 12, 2026Open source
McDonald Rivet speaks to Saginaw parents about childcare costs, highlights tax credit bill
McDonald Rivet speaks to Saginaw parents about childcare costs, highlights tax credit bill
May 6, 2026Open source
For 110 years, the Citizens Research Council has sought to give Michiganders a shared set of facts
For 110 years, the Citizens Research Council has sought to give Michiganders a shared set of facts
May 2, 2026Open source
Asking Eric: Grandparents drive to Florida every year
Dear Eric: My grandparents spend the winter in Florida every year, traveling down from Michigan. They are very determined to drive themselves I think because...
May 26, 2026Open source
Stephen Colbert returns to the airwaves, appearing on community access television in Michigan
One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show" on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” commun...
May 24, 2026Open source
MDOC says leaders are onsite at Women’s Huron Valley; lawmakers call for director’s resignation
Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi E. Washington and other department leaders have been onsite this week at the Women’s Huron Valley Correct...
May 24, 2026Open source
Warming up across Metro Detroit for Sunday and Memorial Day
Southeast Michigan will turn warmer, but see more rain Sunday ahead of sunshine Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with shooting Indiana deputy at hospital: police
A suspect has been charged in the shooting of an Indiana deputy at a hospital in Michigan City on Friday morning, according to the Indiana State Police.
May 23, 2026Open source
Man charged in Michigan City hospital shooting that left LaPorte County Sheriff's deputy critically injured...
A 22-year-old man has been charged in a shooting at a Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, on Friday that left a LaPorte County Sheriff'...
May 23, 2026Open source
Michigan Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue employee accused of helping steal $7,500 in merchandise: officials
A Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Avenue employee has been charged after helping other people steal more than $7,500-worth of merchandise from the store, accor...
May 23, 2026Open source
Colbert appears on Michigan show broadcast night after "The Late Show" finale Stephen Colbert made a surpri...
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night a...
May 23, 2026Open source
LaPorte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital undergoes "successful" surgery The LaPorte County Sher...
The LaPorte County Sheriff's deputy who was shot and critically wounded at a hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, on Friday has undergone a surgery offic...
May 23, 2026Open source
Man becomes first in Michigan to win new $100,000 a year for life prize from lottery
A man won the new Millionaire For Life™ game and is the first player in Michigan to win a $100,000 a year for life prize.
May 23, 2026Open source
Deputy shot, critically wounded at NW Ind. hospital; suspect arrested
LaPorte County Deputy Jon Samuelson was shot and critically hurt at Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital. A suspect from Chicago was arrested.
May 22, 2026Open source
Indiana sheriff's deputy shot in ER at Franciscan Hospital; suspect in custody
An Indiana sheriff's deputy was shot and a suspect was taken into custody Friday morning at Fransciscan Hospital in northwest Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Afton is in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
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NCAA women’s golf: Defending champion Northwestern fails to qualify for match play
The big surprise is Eastern Michigan in its NCAA women's golf championship debut.
May 26, 2026Open source
Stephen Colbert returns to the airwaves, appearing on community access television in Michigan
One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show" on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” commun...
May 24, 2026Open source
Warming up across Metro Detroit for Sunday and Memorial Day
Southeast Michigan will turn warmer, but see more rain Sunday ahead of sunshine Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with shooting Indiana deputy at hospital: police
A suspect has been charged in the shooting of an Indiana deputy at a hospital in Michigan City on Friday morning, according to the Indiana State Police.
May 23, 2026Open source
La Porte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital undergoes 8-hour surgery, suspect charged
La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson, shot at Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital, underwent an eight-hour surgery. Sharod Grafton is charged.
May 23, 2026Open source
Man charged in Michigan City hospital shooting that left LaPorte County Sheriff's deputy critically injured...
A 22-year-old man has been charged in a shooting at a Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, on Friday that left a LaPorte County Sheriff'...
May 23, 2026Open source
Michigan Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue employee accused of helping steal $7,500 in merchandise: officials
A Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Avenue employee has been charged after helping other people steal more than $7,500-worth of merchandise from the store, accor...
May 23, 2026Open source
Colbert appears on Michigan show broadcast night after "The Late Show" finale Stephen Colbert made a surpri...
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night a...
May 23, 2026Open source
LaPorte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital undergoes "successful" surgery The LaPorte County Sher...
The LaPorte County Sheriff's deputy who was shot and critically wounded at a hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, on Friday has undergone a surgery offic...
May 23, 2026Open source
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