Floods, tornadoes, rains ravage Michigan: ‘My hot tub was floating away’
Amid fears of dam collapses, roads wash away, tornadoes touch down and emergency crews try to protect life and property throughout Michigan.
Michigan flood watch: Newaygo urges evacuations; Cheboygan Dam waters rise
Evacuations ordered around Muskegon River; Cheboygan Dam within 6 inches of flood
Mallory McMorrow raises big bucks from small dollar donors in US Senate race
Democrat Mallory McMorrow outraised fellow Michigan US Senate candidates in the latest quarter. Small dollar donors fueled the surge.
Not-so-secret gardens: Tour private yards in these 12 Michigan communities
These 12 Michigan communities are inviting people to tour gardens at private residences. You can look at yards in your local community or make a day trip out of it to get garden inspiration.
What’s next in the search for a new U-M president?
As U-M’s president-elect steps aside for health reasons, the university has options for finding a new leader who will face numerous challenges.
Should Michigan follow Mississippi and retain 3rd graders to boost literacy?
As leaders discuss ways to improve Michigan test scores, the state of Mississippi repeatedly comes up. Mississippi’s former state literacy director shares ideas on what Michigan can do.
Ambassador Bridge cuts some tolls ahead of Gordie Howe opening
The Detroit bridge wars are heating up, with the Ambassador Bridge cutting some tolls to compete with the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Michigan petition groups begin final push. What will make the ballot?
As signature deadlines loom, groups are fighting to get noncitizen voting, campaign finance and property tax elimination proposals on the November ballot. Others already called it quits.
More storms expected in Michigan after multiple tornadoes
Officials are predicting more extreme weather in Michigan this week after floods and confirmed tornadoes.
Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations
Victoria Bishop pledged to “restore election integrity in Antrim County.” Now she may be improperly unregistering voters.
U-M President-elect Kent Syverud announces cancer diagnosis, will not take office
The University of Michigan will begin another presidential search after President-elect Kent Syverud was diagnosed with brain cancer.
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Antisemitism, Islamophobia claims roil U-M Board of Regents race
Tensions over the University of Michigan’s handling of Gaza protests, along with accusations of double standards add fuel ahead of this weekend’s nominating convention.
As floodwaters rise, Michigan infrastructure on brink: Dams need $1B in repairs
Climate change and delayed improvements to the state’s infrastructure could come to roost, as rivers threaten to overtop century-old dams.
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