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The Michigan DNR will rework traffic on Belle Isle this month, converting Central Avenue and adding a continuous two‑way bike loop; short closures are planned to finish the work.
Politics & Govt in ...
Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, adding a heavyweight surrogate while polls show the race still unsettled.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Strong winds on May 18 ripped part of an early‑childhood center's roof in Barry County, leaving heavy damage and prompting structural inspections.
Community & Society in ...
The Gilbert Family Foundation announced a $6.4M grant to extend Venture 313 and put fresh capital into Detroit startups.
A Clinton Township man has been arraigned on a felony OWI charge after prosecutors say he struck and killed a Mount Clemens man on March 27.
Bay City will host a public meet-and-greet and interviews for four city manager finalists next Tuesday evening. The commission is taking community input as it evaluates candidates.
Food & Drinks in ...
Hybrid schedules and a softer economy have thinned Detroit's weekday lunch crowds, forcing restaurants to rethink noon service. Operators are trimming hours and chasing catering and takeout.
MSU's Board of Trustees scheduled an 8 p.m. Zoom special meeting Sunday to consider a personnel action and proposed revisions to the board's code of ethics.
Detroit police are investigating a Friday shooting on Burt Road near St. Martin's Avenue; one person was injured and no suspect is in custody, authorities say.
Weather & Environment in ...
Morning showers and embedded thunderstorms will make the Saturday commute wet; highs climb into the low 80s with a warmer, stormier week ahead.
The Michigan House advanced a bill to count four mid‑March storm closures as instructional days for eligible districts, easing the need for make‑up time in dozens of northern counties.
A state canvass found enough valid nominating signatures for Robert Lulgjuraj to remain on the August GOP primary ballot amid residency and forgery complaints.
Months after the Grand Blanc church shooting, residents and students have been painting wooden stars as a portable memorial and a way to heal.
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