Luxurious Michigan lakefront estate offers Lake Huron ‘soundtrack’ for $3.5M

CASEVILLE, MI – The peaceful and soothing sounds near any lake in Michigan make for an unforgettable experience. Living on a Great Lake with over 400 feet of private beach frontage means you can create endless memories and enjoy a feeling of being...

Thunderstorms could bring flooding, dangerous winds, hail to Southeast Michigan

Thunderstorms — some severe — throughout the day and into the evening, could cause localized flooding There’s also a chance, meteorologists said, for large hail, damaging wind and power outages. Thunderstorms are expected to pummel a large swath...

RECRUITING GURU! Is Sherrone Moore a BETTER Head Coach for MICHIGAN Football than Jim Harbaugh?

Is Sherrone Moore outpacing Jim Harbaugh's legacy? We analyze Michigan's recruiting surge, Fleck's extension, Frost's comments, and key Big Ten updates. Author: wnep.com Published: 4:45 PM EDT July 9, 2025 Updated: 4:45 PM EDT July 9, 2025

Ann Arbor teenager identified as victim in Lake Michigan drowning

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI — Police have identified a teenager who drowned in Lake Michigan near Saugatuck. Xavier Randolph, 18, from Ann Arbor was found dead in the water just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office said. If...

What Michigan football is getting in OL commit Marky Walbridge

Marky Walbridge is the tone-setter for St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, Massachusetts. The Michigan class of 2026 three-star offensive lineman commit has been a stalwart at the school’s left tackle spot for the past three seasons. Head coach Dan...

Lake Michigan drowning victim identified

Allegan County Sheriff's deputies say they've identified the 18-year-old who did not resurface after jumping off a boat in Lake Michigan on Tuesday afternoon to go for a swim. They say divers found Xavier Randolph's body in the lake north of...

Dinh earns top seed at Michigan Amateur; TC's Dy tied for 6th, Slocum 13th going into match play

EAST LANSING — Kimberly Dinh of Midland shot a 2-under 70 Tuesday and earned medalist honors and the No. 1 seed for match play in the Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship at Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center. “It’s cool to be medalist,” said the...

Revived fast-food joint to open first location in Michigan

A decades-old drive-thru fast-food burger chain that announced a comeback earlier this year is nearing the opening of one of its two planned locations.Hot ‘n Now, founded in Kalamazoo, is planning a summer opening of its first location at 1146...

Passengers Won't Have To Remove Their Shoes At Michigan Airports

Traveling can be one of the most exciting parts of life, but the time spent in the airport can really change your opinion. There are always long lines everywhere, most of the seats are comfortable, there's a bunch of weird people around,...

Did You Know Singapore Owns 5% Of Michigan’s U.P.?

I find it odd that the United States allows other countries to purchase portions of its land, ports, or key industries. Singapore happens to own 5% of the Upper Peninsula. American Land Owned by Other Countries canva.com canva.com I understand...

West Michigan Democrats respond to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

“This bill is anything but a responsible budget, and at a time when the affordability crisis is crippling the American dream, it is essential that we push back on this.” Grand Rapids U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten was joined by Democratic...

Students find belonging in a Michigan prison

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Mighty Mac is a tourist attraction all its own, contributing $193M to Michigan’s economy

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI --Whether it’s by car, kayak, ferry or snowmobile, the Mighty Mac is a spectacle. Its towering presence is postcard worthy in all four seasons. A new study found the Mackinac Island Bridge is more than its good looks, it’s an...

Medicaid Cuts Means More Expensive Health Insurance For Michigan

The beginning of June brough huge news of changes to the entire country as the Senate, House, and President Donald Trump passed and signed the "Big Beautiful Bill" into law. As always, whenever a president signs a bill into law there are people in...

Boy, 12, dies after being pinned by falling tree in Northern Michigan

PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, MI – A child is dead after he was hit and pinned by a falling tree in Northern Michigan. According to the True North Radio Network, the 12-year-old boy from Onaway was with a friend and an adult male who were attempting to...

Michigan launching pilot program to help businesses become employee-owned

Michigan is launching a $500,000 pilot program to expand the number of employee-owned companies to help address a wave of impending business owner retirements and succession challenges. The initiative, announced Tuesday, is a partnership between...

Detroit just had one of the greatest NBA turnarounds and fans can celebrate with this discounted playoff hat

The Detroit Pistons shocked the league with their comeback this season, going from having the worst record in the NBA to making the playoffs in just one year. Fans can “own a piece” of this historic season with this Detroit Pistons New Era 2025...

Rates for Michigan state park campsites are set to increase on Aug. 1

It's July, which means its the middle of camping season in Michigan. The summer months are when Michiganders and out-of-state visitors flock to the state's many state parks and campsites to take in some of the best natural views in the country. If...

See the maps: Chipsealing project is under way around Detroit Lakes

Bowe covers the Becker County Board and the court system for the Tribune, and handles the opinion pages for the Tribune and Focus. As news editor of both papers, he is the go-to contact person for readers and the general public: breaking or hard...

Arts, Beats & Eats lands Michigan Lottery as sponsor amid funding scramble