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Major GOP lawmaker urges new Michigan rules for Flock security cameras
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (499+ words) The push to regulate automatic license plate reader use in Michigan is gaining steam as a high-profile Republican lawmaker and party leader has proposed new rules through legislation, but a key law enforcement group is still balking. "We want to…...
Heavy rainfall, a few storms headed to Southeast Michigan this weekend
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (204+ words) July 31, 2026 / 10:39 PM EDT / CBS Detroit After a prolonged dry stretch, Southeast Michigan is looking at some much-needed rainfall this weekend. Despite this, some questions remain about the timing and the specific locations that will see the heaviest rainfall. Showers will…...
Should Michigan put piece of fudge on state flag? What survey suggests
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (629+ words) While Michigan isn't undertaking a redesign of its state flag, a recent poll suggested Michiganders could embrace its Mackinac Island "fudgies" or seemingly constant roadwork if a new banner were designed today. The survey of 49 states by nationwide casino supplier…...
Flood watch issued for parts of southeast Michigan
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (132+ words) A flood watch has been issued for parts of southeast Michigan until 5 p.m. Sunday. A slow moving band of showers and thunderstorms is expected to bring heavy rain at times in the counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Monroe and…...
Flood watch for southeast Michigan as heavy rains possible
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (414+ words) A flood watch is in effect for parts of southeast Michigan as forecasters say heavy rains could happen at times because of a slow moving band of showers and embedded thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake…...
Michigan contacts 2 veteran LBs seeking 5th year of NCAA eligibility
18+ hour, 58+ min ago (235+ words) Michigan appears to be doing its homework on a pair of experienced linebackers after a recent court ruling created an unexpected pool of potential transfer portal additions. According to On3's Ethan McDowell ($), the Wolverines have contacted former James Madison linebacker…...
Michigan State matchup identified as potential trap game for Oregon
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (293+ words) The Oregon Ducks have been one of the best regular season teams in college football over the past two seasons, combining for a 23-1 record with the lone loss coming to the eventual national champion Indiana Hoosiers in 2025. But that's not…...
2026 Michigan State Football Position Group Preview Series: Defensive Line
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (590+ words) We've now reached the month of August, so it's officially football season. As their group looks to define their identity in the Pat Fitzgerald era, there are also a lot of new faces in the room. Out of the 19 players,…...
What internet posts and public records reveal about a Michigan family’s life years before they were killed
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (68+ words) The deaths of Amanda Karolkiewicz and her six children have left relatives, friends and a Michigan community asking the same question: What happened inside a family that had long appeared happy from the outside? The deaths of Amanda Karolkiewicz and…...
Who's running in Michigan's Aug. 4 U.S. Senate primaries
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (661+ words) Michigan voters will decide in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary which of two candidates will run against Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in November for a U.S. Senate seat. Current U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, chose not to run for a third…...