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Watch live: Kamala Harris in Michigan on Friday for several campaign events, rallies

Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Grand Rapids before heading to Lansing, then holding a rally in Oakland County. Watch live here.

Michigan football aims for mid-season turnaround in historic showdown against Illinois

The No. 24 ranked Michigan Wolverines (4-2) are looking for a mid-season turnaround ahead of their week seven matchup against the No. 21 ranked University of Illinois Fight Illini in a historic matchup.

Election 2024 live updates: Barack Obama to stump for Harris; Trump rallies in Michigan

The latest news and live updates on the 2024 campaign as Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Kamala Harris hold events in Arizona and Michigan ahead of the November election.

These Michigan Voters’ Position? Cringing.

Many people I spoke to seemed reluctant to admit — even, perhaps, to themselves — that they were really going to vote for that person.

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump barnstorm Michigan, law enforcement costs add up

Local police are tapped to bolster security around the visits of presidential candidates and their running mates.

West Michigan Democrat uses speech from Republican Gerald Ford to promote her reelection

Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten featured Ford in a new ad and called him a "political hero," drawing ire from GOP opponent Paul Hudson.

Iowa vs. Michigan State prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 8 picks

Big Ten opponents match up when the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) and the Michigan State Spartans (3-3) play on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Spartan Stadium. The game will be broadcast on NBC, with the

Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it’s ‘time for the day after to begin’ in Gaza

"It is time for the day after to begin," she said, speaking from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee just moments after the White House released President Joe Biden's statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar. Israeli officials said Sinwar was killed in a battle with Israeli forces in Gaza.

UP utility companies urge awareness of criminals posing as workers

This warning comes after two people dressed at DTE Energy workers knocked on a man’s door claiming to investigate a gas leak in Oakland County.

Michigan teacher charged with sex crimes probed for inappropriate behavior months earlier

LANSING, Mich. (CITC) — A Michigan teacher charged with multiple sex crimes last month was investigated by school district officials for alleged inappropriate behavior with students months earlier. Waverly Community Schools (WCS) high school teacher ...

Huskers Set for Road Trip to Michigan State, Ohio State

The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team hits the road this weekend for a pair of nationally televised Big Ten matches.

Amid worries that Democrats' blue wall may be cracking, governors hit the road for Kamala Harris

The Democratic governors of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this week have embarked on a bus tour through their states to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid

Marvin Preston IV, 80, Dies; Saved the Martha Graham Dance Company

An expert at rescuing distressed companies, he took over the struggling organization in 2000, leading it through a painful restructuring and a lengthy legal battle.

Michigan‘s ‘most amazing’ state park is looking for an interpreter

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – There’s a job opening at Michigan’s “most amazing” state park, officials announced. Ludington State Park is looking for a park interpreter. “Consider joining the team at the most amazing state park in Michigan,” officials said on Facebook.

Freeland man wins $500,000 from Michigan Lottery instant game

FREELAND, Mich. (WJRT) - The Michigan Lottery's Big Win instant game was just that for a Freeland man. Kevin Abbe purchased two Big Win tickets at the 7-Eleven on Wilder Road in Bay City while he stopped for coffee on his way to work. One of them won the 38-year-old a $500,000 top prize.

Michigan swaps for Porkies mineral rights with UP land company

The DNR obtained 8,392 acres of mineral rights under the Porcupine Mountains from the Keweenaw Land Association.

No. 22 Illinois eyes 1st ranked-vs-ranked win at home since 1991 against No. 24 Michigan

Michigan and Illinois will try to get back on track Saturday at Memorial Stadium. No. 24 Michigan had a school-record 27-game Big Ten winning streak snapped Oct. 5 at Washington.

The Birding Trail in Michigan Where You’ll See More Than 200 Bird Species in a Single Afternoon

I'm an avid bird watcher. It's been that way since I moved to the Mitten State. I don't know how it happened. Maybe it's something to do with getting older and gaining new appreciation for the little things in life?

Bengals predicted to take Michigan star in latest 2025 NFL mock draft

That's why ESPN's Jordan Reid has Cincinnati focusing on the defensive side of the ball in his latest 2025 NFL mock draft. Reid has the Bengals taking Michigan star defensive tackle Mason Graham with the No. 8 overall pick.

The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?

For this story, he spoke to more than 60 students, faculty, alumni and administrators at the University of Michigan; obtained internal university documents; and interviewed D.E.I. experts and critics around the country.

See top 10, bottom 10 Michigan counties for absentee voting so far

With three weeks until Election Day, here are which parts of Michigan are leading and lagging in absentee voting.

Disaster relief loans available for cherry farmers in 11 Michigan counties

Michigan’s cherry growers impacted by a mild winter, early spring and heavy rainfall prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare 11 counties natural or contiguous disaster areas.

Aidan Chiles' next step: Michigan State football QB knows he must cut costly turnovers

Six starts into his Michigan State football career, quarterback Aidan Chiles says he is growing but also knows plenty more development is needed.

Lethal goose roundup authorized as birds thrive in Michigan cities and suburbs

Relocating Canada geese isn't working, officials say. Property owners will soon be able to have them killed as a last resort.

Michigan’s new election dashboard shows early voting data by county and city

The public can now see how many ballots have been cast each day across Michigan ahead of the presidential election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson unveiled the new dashboard Wednesday, Oct. 16, that can be accessed by going to Michigan.gov/votingdashboard.

Black voters in Michigan react to controversial election ad error

In the political ad, it’s somewhat easy to overlook the blunder of printing the wrong date for Election Day in the Michigan Bulletin. It reads, “On Nov. 6, vote for Tom Barrett.”

Election 2024: Here are the issues Michigan voters care the most about

Search trends show what issues are top of mind for Michiganders as they prepare to cast their votes for president.

‘Time is right’ for Catholic hospital and medical school project in Michigan, bishop says

A celebration of two beloved saints recently served to highlight an initiative to found an authentically Catholic hospital and medical school in Michigan.

What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment

A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.

Sliding Michigan State renews acquaintances with Iowa

Iowa, which has won the last two meetings with Michigan State, will make its first trip to East Lansing since 2017. Copyright 2024 STATS LLC and Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited.

Upper Michigan Today meets NMU Golf's new head coach; explores the benefits of GLOW Laser Aesthetics' Beetlejuice facial

Ben Johnson discusses his goals for leading NMU's men's and women's golf teams; Jamie Thayer and Macy Lajoie break down the med spa's Beetlejuice facial and its benefits.

Family remembers Michigan man killed by suspects posing as utility workers: "He was generous"

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A family is mourning the loss of a Rochester Hills man who was killed in a home invasion last week . Two suspects have been taken into custody. Law enforcement say the men dressed up as DTE workers to gain entry into the home.

A look at Michigan's apple and produce production

However, the weather in Michigan is well-suited for apple production because of its cool nights and warm days. But there's much more to it than just temperature. "If you have a sunnier season, you're going to have more sugars, and that gets put into the fruit, which will make the fruit sweeter," Plotkowski says.

Big solar farms, wind parks may be approved by state under new Michigan rules

Renewable energy projects have been met with stiff local opposition in some parts of Michigan. In late November, the state could begin permitting some large developments.

Michigan Showdown: The Must-Win Battleground

Battleground zeroes in on the critical final weeks of the 2024 presidential race. With just 21 days until Election Day, this episode takes you inside the must-win state of Michigan, explores the high-stakes early voting in Georgia,

With control of the Michigan Supreme Court on the line, 4 candidates vie for 2 seats

With four candidates on the ballot for the Michigan Supreme Court, nothing less than control of the chamber on the line. Although races for the state’s highest court appear on the nonpartisan ballot — and are not included in straight-ticket voting — the Democratic and Republican parties nominate candidates at their respective conventions in August.

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