Person medflighted after falling from zoo ride in Mendon
A man was airlifted by medflight after he experienced a seizure and fell from a ride at Southwick’s Zoo over the weekend, officials say.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Man falls from sky ride at Mendon zoo after medical emergency
A man had a medical emergency on Southwick's Zoo's Skyfari ride and fell. He was flown by medical helicopter to UMass in Worcester, Mendon Fire says.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Taylor, Alawieh seek to unite Black and Arab-American voters in Michigan Senate bids
The Detroit-area Democrats say solidarity across communities is key to building political power
May 30, 2026Open source
Lawmakers celebrate as judge blocks Manhattan Project waste dumping in Wayne County
On Wednesday, a group of southeast Michigan communities secured assurance that they would not be host to thousands of cubic tons of waste from sites used to...
May 30, 2026Open source
Detroit’s high property taxes are driving a housing affordability crisis
Amanda Nothaft, University of Michigan Property taxes in Detroit, the highest among major U.S. cities, continue to burden the city’s low-income households....
May 30, 2026Open source
Detroit Grand Prix 'Free Prix Day' draws fans from across Michigan and beyond
Detroit's Grand Prix "Free Prix Day" opens grandstands and riverfront viewing at no cost as IndyCar, IMSA and Indy NXT weekend begins.
May 30, 2026Open source
Rogers Park man pulled from Lake Michigan in Lincoln Park
Police are investigating after a man was pulled from the water near Belmont Harbor in Lincoln Park Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
May 29, 2026Open source
32-year-old man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Lakeview
A 32-year-old man died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
May 29, 2026Open source
From patios to pit lane, weather cooperates for busy weekend in Metro Detroit
After a pleasant Thursday with temperatures near seasonal averages and plenty of sunshine across Southeast Michigan, an extended stretch of dry weather is ex...
May 28, 2026Open source
Free gun locks available-- Warren police roll out summer gun safety initiative
The Warren police are starting a new summer gun safety initiative focused on educating families about Michigan’s safe storage laws.
May 28, 2026Open source
Oakland County man wins $1 million lottery prize, waits for wife to learn amount
An Oakland County man knew he had won a prize, but waited for his wife to come home to find out the amount. Together the couple won a $1 million Powerball pr...
May 28, 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
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
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Growing up, Mikala Sposito dreamed of being a trailblazer.
May 17, 2026Open source
Detroit Pistons force Game 7 after win against the Cavaliers, 115-94
The series was 3-2 and Detroit was facing elimination from the NBA playoffs if they lost a third time in a row. However, Detroit answered back, winning Game...
May 16, 2026Open source
Detroit nonprofit offers free car repairs, food, clothing and more to community
The Redford Brightmoor Initiative operates out of two locations — one in Redford and one in the Brightmoor neighborhood — offering programs that range fr...
May 16, 2026Open source
TV20 Detroit will be new TV home for the Detroit Pistons starting this fall
The Detroit Pistons announced today a new local media television rights agreement with Scripps Sports beginning with the 2026‑27 NBA season.
May 16, 2026Open source
East Lansing police release bodycam footage of deadly shooting of Owings Mills man
East Lansing Police release body camera footage of fatal shooting of Michigan State University student and Owings Mills native Isaiah Kirby following stabbin...
May 16, 2026Open source
Music Hall gets final OK for $166M nonprofit bond issue for expansion after years of stops and starts
If all goes according to schedule, the Detroit nonprofit arts organization plans to break ground this summer.
May 15, 2026Open source
Michigan’s largest credit union opens its first Detroit branch
The largest credit union in the state just opened its first Detroit branch.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Mendon is in Saint Joseph County, Michigan.
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Head of Michigan State, former UNC chancellor, named Clemson’s new president
Kevin Guskiewicz comes to Clemson from Michigan State University, where he has been president since March 2024.
May 30, 2026Open source
Taylor, Alawieh seek to unite Black and Arab-American voters in Michigan Senate bids
The Detroit-area Democrats say solidarity across communities is key to building political power
May 30, 2026Open source
Blue Cross and Michigan Medicine reach deal on new contract
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine announced a a new long-term contract agreement, ending a months-long standoff that had raised concer...
May 30, 2026Open source
Greene sworn in, restoring representation to long-vacant 35th state Senate District
After more than a year, the Michigan State Senate is back at full strength, as state Sen.-elect Chedrick Greene was sworn into the chamber Thursday morning.
May 30, 2026Open source
Property tax elimination proposal fails to make Michigan ballot — again
For the second time, AxMITax failed to collect enough signatures to force a statewide vote on a proposal to abolish all property taxes in Michigan.
May 30, 2026Open source
Amid tax pressure, competition, marijuana may move out of rural Michigan
A flooded market has driven down cannabis prices, forcing consolidation of the industry. A new state tax could expedite those changes, and small towns will f...
May 30, 2026Open source
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: Digging into Michigan voters’ environmental concerns
Reporters addressed questions related to data centers, dams, Michigan’s energy transition, climate change and natural resources funding.
May 30, 2026Open source
Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer will address Kentucky Democrats at annual dinner in August
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be the keynote speaker at the Kentucky Democratic Party’s Forward Together Dinner in August.
May 30, 2026Open source
What Ken Paxton’s Shock Texas Win Means for Hot Midterm Summer
Vanity Fair's guide to the 2026 midterms highlights Senate races in Maine, Texas, and Michigan, plus Florida governor and LA mayor.
May 30, 2026Open source
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