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5 vulnerable incumbents to watch in tonight’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the DOJ’s voter fraud struggles and a Elon Musk-related controversy in Michigan.
4 charged in separate health care fraud cases in Michigan, AG announces
Four people are facing charges in separate health care fraud cases, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday.
Opinion | Michigan has a strong maternal, child health budget. We can’t afford to lose it
Strong maternal and child health systems require sustained commitment. Programs that improve outcomes only work when families can count on them being there.
Records: Rural Michigan ‘overlooked’ in Michigan’s $6B subsidy spending spree
A Bridge analysis finds that the northeast Lower Peninsula got $71 per person in economic development spending since 2022, compared to $854 in west Michigan. Some question the disparities.
Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor race as GOP rival exits primary
President Donald Trump issues full-throated endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James for Michigan governor prior to the Republican gubernatorial primary
Whitmer names Amy Epkey as Michigan health acting director as Elizabeth Hertel steps down
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
Corewell Health and Champions of the Heart Foundation bring cardiac emergency response training to residents
Corewell Health and the Champions of the Heart Foundation are joining forces to expand emergency preparedness and lifesaving training across Michigan.
UM Health - Sparrow officials break ground on new $60 million facility
The project expands UM Health-Sparrow Lansing's presence along Michigan Avenue while also furthering along the end of the St. Lawrence campus.
Mavericks Hire Dusty May From Michigan
May led Michigan to the national championship in April.
Report: Dusty May leaving Michigan for NBA head coaching job
BREAKING: According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Michigan Basketball’s Dusty May is taking the head coach job with the Dallas Mavericks:
House Speaker Introduces Hospital Cost Review Board and New Health Tax
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) announced legislation on June 18 that would establish a hospital cost review board and create new health facility consolidation measures.
Opinion: Michigan has policy options to help curb online betting addiction
More than five years into legal sports betting, it is time for a fresh look at how Michigan regulates the industry and addresses the ripple effects on public health.
Opinion: Michigan’s goal should be to protect its online gaming market
As Michigan enters the next chapter of its legal sports betting and online gaming industry, we should pursue policies that strengthen the regulated market
Opinion: We should restrict gambling marketing to protect youth
If we are going to permit online gaming and sports betting in our state, this is the least we can do to protect Michigan youth from misleading, coercive ads.
Opinion: We should restrict gambling marketing to protect youth
If we are going to permit online gaming and sports betting in our state, this is the least we can do to protect Michigan youth from misleading, coercive ads.
Business owners talk challenges, successes at Black Business Expo
Over 80 Black-owned businesses from across West Michigan set up shop at the Black Business Expo Sunday.
Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
Miyu Yamashita birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lottie Woad in a duel of rising stars at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan, on Sunday.They returned to par-five 18th for the playoff, Yamashita rolling in her four-foot birdie putt after Woad had missed her longer birdie attempt.
Chig Okonkwo Fitting with Washington Commanders On, Off the Field
The Washington Commanders added a major weapon to the offense this offseason with tight end Chig Okonkwo proving himself as a fit on and off the field
Four star edge rusher chooses Michigan over Penn State
Penn State misses out on top edge rusher Ifeanya Emedobi as he commits to Big Ten rival Michigan instead.
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit create new pathways for Detroit’s young innovators
Ahead of the Detroit Tigers’ Black in Baseball Weekend, students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit (BGC) gathered at the BGC Spark Lab inside Michigan Central Station for an opportunity to witness firsthand how storytelling, creativity and collaboration bring a campaign to life. The project centered around
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit create new pathways for Detroit’s young innovators
Ahead of the Detroit Tigers’ Black in Baseball Weekend, students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit (BGC) gathered at the BGC Spark Lab inside Michigan Central Station for an opportunity to witness firsthand how storytelling, creativity and collaboration bring a campaign to life. The project centered around
Tech entrepreneur Dug Song helps Michigan's future business founders
After selling a cybersecurity company for billions, the son of a Korean immigrant has focused on making it easier for those who follow.
12-year-old shares journey with sickle cell anemia on Capitol Hill
A 12-year-old takes his story to Washington, D.C., sharing with lawmakers how specialized treatment transformed his life with sickle cell disease.
Top GOP lawmaker rallies around conservative school board member facing calls to resign
Rep. Lisa McClain rebukes a Michigan school board for trying to remove a conservative member who missed meetings while on military deployment.
Ask the expert: Michigan’s 16-year constitutional convention ballot vote
MSU Professor Quinn Yeargain explains how every 16 years, Michigan's constitution requires that voters decide if the state should hold a constitutional convention.
A 'perfect storm’: Why rural hospitals across Michigan are struggling
As Sturgis Hospital closes, there have been concerns raised over healthcare access in southwest Michigan.
MyMichigan Health, YMCA Summer Camp Gives Kids a Closer Look at Healthcare
The YMCA of Saginaw is giving local kids a front-row seat to the world of healthcare this summer thanks to a partnership with MyMichigan Health.
Bought this squeeze toy? Michigan warns of possible asbestos inside recalled items
A recall has been issued for certain Orb Funkee Monkee squeeze toys purchased at Ollie's Bargain Outlet and Walmart stores. See which are included.
SEC-Big Ten war is real, and Kentucky's new AD may just shift the power
J Batt was a 'game-changer' for Michigan State. Now, Kentucky's new AD may have the inside intel to change the power structure between SEC, Big Ten.
Michigan’s aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia but a poll shows many Michiganders over 50 don’t know about or do them.
Michigan’s aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia but a poll shows many Michiganders over 50 don’t know about or do them.
Unearthed clip exposes more anti-police rhetoric as El-Sayed gets grilled for deleting social media posts
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, accused state police of profiling in a 2018 speech despite scrubbing defund the police posts.
Primer: Michigan Football edge rusher target set to make commitment
Edge rusher Ifeanyi EMedobi is set to announce his commitment today, choosing between Michigan, Minnesota and Penn State. We preview his decision:
Science fiction research conference underway at MSU
The Science Fiction Research Association Conference is now underway on Michigan State University’s campus.
Michigan Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Cap Marijuana Business Licenses As Industry Reels From Tax Increase
“We are doing our best to create the right regulatory scheme to be able to adequately enforce the market.” By Ben Solis, Michigan Advance The Michigan Senate is refocusing its marijuana industry license cap legislation to include new barriers to obtaining a license for growers, processors or dispensary operators with outstanding industry-related tax debt—a move […]
Kent County health officials confirm Jamestown Canyon virus in West Michigan mosquitoes
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
RFK Jr. pans processed food during visit to Charlotte's Country Mill
Secretary of Health and Human Services visited mid-Michigan on Tuesday, June 16, to tout Trump administration policies that require more fresh foods to be offered through food subsidy programs.
Healthcare costs are crushing Michigan families; voters are paying attention
Rising healthcare costs are crushing families and will be a deciding factor for Michigan voters in 2026.
In Michigan visit, RFK Jr. hammers processed foods
Kennedy spoke at an event with U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, a Charlotte Republican who faces a reelection campaign expected to be competitive this fall.
Michigan health department issues warning about recalled squeeze toys
The health department said people should properly dispose of the items because the sand inside might contain asbestos.
Berkley and Royal Oak Students Studying Science Earn DAR Scholarships
Two high school seniors will go to the University of Michigan in the fall with scientific publishing credits already on their resumes.
Michigan mastodon to find new ‘habitat’ at Cranbrook Institute of Science
Elmer the mastodon will migrate from the upper floors of Levinson Hall at OCC’s Highland Lakes campus to Bloomfield Hills.
Do Michigan parents have a right to see everything in kids’ medical records?
In Michigan, parents may face limited access to certain medical records, such as substance abuse treatment, as their children get older. State Rep. Joe Aragona, R-Clinton Township, would change that.
Marian Ilitch: A Michigan billionaire in business, sports and family
The co-founder of Little Caesar's Pizza with her late husband, Marian Ilitch became one of America's wealthiest women.
What federal cuts to science funding could mean for the Great Lakes
Some groups that do research and collect data on the Great Lakes are facing existential threats as the annual budgeting process for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets underway.
Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI
Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its Azure cloud business and the need to spend billions of dollars on AI infrastructure. The proposed class action led by a Michigan pension fund was filed in Seattle federal court on Friday, after Microsoft shares fell 10% on January 29 in response to its quarterly earnings report a day earlier. About $357 billion of market value was erased, and Microsoft's stock suffered its biggest one-day decline in nearly six years.
Michigan unveils statewide resource support hub to strengthen childcare businesses
Michigan announced the release of a new support hub that will connect childcare businesses with essential business resources.
Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.
Michigan Science Center Offers FREE Summer Admission for Detroit First Responders & Their Families
Designed to celebrate the important work of first responders while inspiring future STEM leaders, the program gives families a unique opportunity to explore the science and technology behind public…
Flashpoint June 14, 2026: Cash in politics, Michigan Chronicle's 90th and the Gordie Howe Bridge
What to know about Michigan football in 2026
The UCLA Bruins took another step in the wrong direction last season and will look to regain their footing in 2026.
Kentucky targeting Michigan State AD J Batt, sources say
Kentucky has targeted Michigan State athletic director J Batt to be the school's new athletic director, sources said.
Arson convictions are getting thrown out. Experts blame 'junk science'
At least eight Michiganians convicted of arson have been exonerated since 2012. Some say it reflects agencies using debunked investigative techniques.
Michigan nursing home cited 18 times for health violations in past year
Medicare gave the facility two stars out of five, based on the most-recent state inspection, completed in March, and the previous three years of complaint- and infection control-related inspections.
Whitmer reestablishes statewide task force to help curb gun violence in Michigan
The 23-member task force will consist of state officials, community partners, medical experts, and members of law enforcement.
Best states to visit and places to skip, from frequent US traveler
Last year, my husband and I traveled across the US, visiting 29 states including Michigan, Vermont, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Idaho.
Media Recap: Coverage Highlights Medicaid, Behavioral Health Transportation
MHA CEO Brian Peters recently appeared in an AARP-sponsored segment that aired in the Grand Rapids and Lansing markets to discuss the importance of Medicaid for Michigan residents.
Dehko Enterprises Announces Expansion of Business Development and Strategic Investment Operations
Michigan-Based Company Expands Growth Initiatives Across Business Development, Strategic Investments, Brand Building, and Emerging OpportunitiesWest Bloomfield, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2026) - Dehko Enterprises today announced the expansion of its business development and strategic investment operations as part of a long-term initiative designed to strengthen the company's position across multiple industries while pursuing new opportunities in business growth, strategic...
Farm stress program warns funding gaps can disrupt mental health services for farmers
An extension educator says consistent funding would provide better mental health resources for farmers. Remington Rice with Michigan State University Extension’s Managing Farm Stress Program recently testified during a Michigan House subcommittee hearing about increasing demand for the program. “If we want a strong agricultural system, we have to support the people who make that system work,” […]
Michigan Blue Cross to limit mental health benefit. Will thousands lose care?
Beginning March 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will no longer pay for counseling services provided in a private office by limited license providers.
What federal cuts to science funding could mean for the Great Lakes
Facing another round of cuts, NOAA-funded researchers worry about undermining public safety, the maritime economy, and health on the Great Lakes.
Scarlet, gray and something more: The science of sports fandom at Ohio State
The November air in Columbus was bitter and cold as more than 100,000 fans packed into Ohio Stadium for the 2024 edition of The Game. At the time, The No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes were 19.5-point favorites against unranked Michigan. A Buckeye win over the Wolverines was something that many Ohio State students had […]
Top 25 prospect Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas basketball
Top 25 class of 2027 prospect Davion Thompson has announced his commitment to Arkansas coach John Calipari and staff over other finalists Michigan, Baylor and Vanderbilt.
Mental health providers warn BCBSM billing changes could disrupt care for hundreds
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is making changes to it’s “incident-to” billing policy, leading to growing concern among mental health care workers about acc
Federal health care cuts threaten Michigan hospitals. It’s time for Medicare for All.
Community hospitals are there for us at our most vulnerable moments. They’re where our children are born. We rush our loved ones to the local ER, post-stroke, when every second counts. Unfortunately, the federal government has left communities across Michigan at risk of losing that lifesaving care. That’s why working people are joining forces to call for change, and to build a society that puts patients before profits, with Medicare for All.
From The Daily: For a different kind of politics, vote El-Sayed on August 4
From a policy standpoint, El-Sayed’s broad, sweeping vision is best for all Michiganders. He is the only candidate who is running to pass Medicare for All, and his public health background equips him with the necessary experience and vision to improve the U.S. healthcare system.
How science is securing Michigan's pork future
Seventy-five percent of state's pigs are now covered by an SPS on-farm biosecurity plan, strengthening the responses farmers will have to an FAD.
News 10 Sports Director Tim Staudt nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
You can vote for Tim through Friday, June 12.
Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion improved both health and finances
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion, called the Healthy Michigan Plan, helped individuals’ physical, mental and financial health, and supported the hospitals and clinics used by all Michiganders.
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion improved both health and finances
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion, called the Healthy Michigan Plan, helped individuals’ physical, mental and financial health, and supported the hospitals and clinics used by all Michiganders.
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Conference Home and Away Opponents Revealed
Earlier today, the Big Ten announced the confirmed conference matchups for the 2026-2027 Big Ten women’s basketball season. As a result, we now know which teams Rutgers will play at home and which teams they will play on the road. That list is as follows: Home: Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, UCLA, […]
Opinion | Michigan’s PreK for All program helps our state’s small businesses thrive
Every parent deserves the opportunity to work, every child deserves the support to learn and grow, and Michigan’s small business community depends on a strong, resilient workforce.
Advancing Community Health Requires Whole-Person Care
In my years at the bedside and now as a nurse leader in Northern Michigan, I’ve witnessed healthcare at its most complex and its most human.
Small Business Association of Michigan CEO says health care reckoning coming for small businesses
Small Business Association of Michigan CEO Brian Calley says the rising cost of employee healthcare is the looming giant for employers.
‘Devastating’: Michigan mental health care workers concerned BCBSM billing change could cut access to counselors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is making a billing change and mental health care workers in the area say it could leave patients without their counselors. Additionally, mental health care workers say it could upend private practices’ way of making money.
Michigan launches new online form to improve reporting, tracking of harmful algal blooms to help keep residents healthy
To help Michigan residents alert the state about suspected HABs, EGLE has updated its online reporting form to include harmful algal bloom reports.
NASCAR at Michigan, starting lineup for 2026 FireKeepers Casino 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is in Brooklyn, Michigan, on Sunday, June 7, for the FireKeepers Casino 400. Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota will start the race in the pole position. Carson Hocevar will start the…
Lori Lightfoot: Who's Who in Chicago Business 2023
Age: 60Undergrad: University of MichiganGraduate: University of Chicago Law School
Alan S King
Scope of work: King chairs the firm’s national labor and employment practice, advising Fortune 500 companies, municipalities and minority-owned businesses in employment litigation. He also serves as first deputy general counsel and is a certified mediator and arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.Significant case: He secured victories for employers, including United Airlines and Michigan TV station WZZM, winning summary judgment in discrimination and retaliation claims.Other contributions: King is president of the board of Children First Fund, supporting Chicago Public Schools, and is a producer of the Chosen Few Picnic & Festival.
Recruiting update (May 30-June 6)
From Saturday, May 30, to Saturday, June 6, the recruiting for class of 2027 has increased in size from seven to 14. Drew Aagesen Hailing from Goodrich, Michigan, Drew Aagesen pledged his commitment to the Cyclones on May 30. Though he was a versatile standout on both sides of the ball in high school, Iowa […]
4-star WR Demare Dezeurn decommits from Oklahoma
Four-star Westlake (Calif.) wide receiver Demare Dezeurn has decommitted from Oklahoma, he tells Rivals. Dezeurn had been pledged to the Sooners since September, when he chose them over offers from USC, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas Tech and a host of other programs. However, other schools have remained in contact with him since that initial commitment, pushing […]
Tarik Skubal's Sunday start sparks buzz in west Michigan
Tickets are sold out for the Whitecaps' game Sunday at LMCU Ballpark.
Race results: Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway
Here are the complete race results to the Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway on June 5, 2026.
Qualifying results: Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway
Here are the complete qualifying results for the Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway on Friday afternoon.
Practice results: Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway
Here are the complete practice results for the Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway on Friday afternoon.
Livid dog trainer customers say they paid thousands to SE Michigan business
Customers across Southeast Michigan say they were left out thousands of dollars after paying for dog training services they claim were never provided by Great Lakes Dog Training.
Michigan Matters: Influential voices emanating from Mackinac Island
Chuck Schumer Privately Backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader, has remained officially neutral on the race, but in conservations with donors, he has been clear about which candidate he supports.
Michigan Small Business Job Openings Decline in May
Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
A hard-charging Michigan liberal dampens Democrats’ hopes of retaking Senate
Abdul El-Sayed, who is leading in many polls, is unapologetically progressive. Democratic leaders fear he could cost the party in November.
2027 four-star CB Blake Jenkins commits to Michigan Football
BOOOOM! 2027 four-star CB Blake Jenkins has committed to Michigan Football! The Wolverines land another stud in the secondary. STORY:
Trieu: Blake Jenkins, four-star cornerback, commits to Michigan football
Michigan made a strong closing push to beat out Vanderbilt, Texas, Houston and others for Katy (Texas) Tompkins cornerback Blake Jenkins.
MDHHS Finalizes Specialty Behavioral Health Services Location Policy
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently finalized Medicaid Policy Bulletin MMP 26-17, effective July 1, 2026, which clarifies reimbursement requirements for specialty behavioral health services provided through Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans in home, community and residential settings.