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Michigan state Senate 35th District primary results: 4 takeaways
40+ min ago (223+ words) SAGINAW, MI " A critical primary battle for Michigan's state Senate 35th District on Tuesday, Feb. 3, thinned a candidate pool of 10 people down to two. That number will shrink to one following a May special election in the district, which encompasses Bay,…...
Cold temperatures continue across Michigan, snow and strong winds in forecast
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (194+ words) Ice coverage grows on Lake Michigan off Muskegon shoreline Deep cold continues to be our forecast headline for the next couple of days. By late Thursday, snow will be back in the forecast and carry into Friday. But some areas…...
Dundee’s gauntlet shakes up latest Michigan prep wrestling power rankings
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (643+ words) Having won the last eight Division 3 state championships and 13 overall, Dundee is a Michigan high school wrestling powerhouse. And the Vikings aren't afraid to test themselves against the state's other elite programs. Dundee stared down a gauntlet last week and…...
Sophomore’s 36-point game headlines Grand Rapids-area girls prep hoops for Feb. 3
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (1200+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI " In 2023, West Ottawa produced Michigan's Miss Basketball winner in current George Washington University guard Gabby Reynolds. Two years later, it looks like the Panthers might have another contender for the state's top individual honor. Sophomore Jana Honeycutt…...
Michigan weighs expanded use of beetles to control invasive knapweed or ‘star thistle’
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (563+ words) LANSING, Mich. " Michigan agricultural officials are seeking public comment on whether to permit the release of weevils to control invasive spotted knapweed. The plant displaces native species and degrades wildlife habitats, but is nevertheless valued by honey producers. As a…...
Democrat Jocelyn Benson leads fundraising in Michigan governor’s race
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (757+ words) Democrat Jocelyn Benson pulled in $995,495 in donations in the final months of 2025, leading the field of 11 candidates in the Michigan governor's race. Congressman John James led among the nine Republican candidates, raising $838,505 between Oct. 21 and the end of the year....
Vote for the Grand Rapids-area prep sports Athlete of the Week for Jan. 26-31
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1257+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Michigan's winter high school sports playoffs begin this week with wrestling districts, and at this point in the season, teams and athletes need to start thinking about reaching their peak in time for their respective tournaments. With…...
Michigan Forecast: 2 small snows and 1 big weather milestone. Watch Torregrossa’s live forecast
2+ day, 45+ min ago (143+ words) For today's MLive Michigan Weather Forecast, watch the video below or click here to watch on YouTube and join the chat and comment. Michigan Forecast: 2 small snows and 1 big weather milestone. Watch Torregrossa's live forecast It's a fairly quiet week…...
Snow to impact commute in parts of Michigan on Monday
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (270+ words) Ice transforms Grand Haven lighthouse as ice shelf rapidly grows on Lake Michigan Light snow that began overnight was expected to impact the commute hours on Monday, with cold temperatures causing icy roads and slippery conditions, especially in the morning....
Michigan demands Gotion repay $23.7 million for halted EV battery plant
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (576+ words) GREEN CHARTER TWP., MI " Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office is demanding an electric vehicle battery manufacturer repay about $23.7 million to the state. The demand is the latest development in an effort to claw back millions in state grant funding…...