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Lenawee Co., Monroe Co. voter guide to the 2025 Nov. 4 Election
The countdown is on and we are a few short weeks away from Election Day for the 2025 Election. Voting in Michigan has never been easier, as you can register to vote as long as you are in line at your local polling location by 8 p.m. on Tuesday,...

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Is Nothing But Trouble For One Michigan Family
Nothing in this world is perfect, especially modern automobiles. Today’s new cars and trucks are incredibly complex machines, with an untold number of moving parts and more computer chips than a TSMC foundry. Not surprisingly, vehicles have...

Why state lawmakers want to lock down Michigan’s cannabis market
Sweeping new legislation would cap the number of dispensaries in Michigan cities, freeze new grow licenses, and crack down on unregulated, hemp-based products. MICHIGAN—After five straight years of consistent growth, Michigan’s recreational...

Husband of woman found dead in South Loop sentenced in Michigan domestic violence case
A Michigan judge on Monday sentenced Adam Beckerink to two years probation and 93 days in jail in a domestic violence case. Beckerink’s wife, Caitlin Tracey, 36, was found dead in October 2024 at the bottom of a 20-story stairwell outside her...

We Walk Detroit builds health, community step by step in city’s parks: ‘Therapeutic’
Overview: We Walk Detroit aims to address public health, social connection, and neighborhood pride. “I’ve seen people who thought they couldn’t do it get up and walk,” says Rouge Park walk leader Donulaé T. Knuckles. We Walk Detroit’s inaugural...

Decoupling from DC - How HB 4961 Redefines Michigan’s Tax Base
At the tail end of the 2025 – 2026 legislative session, Michigan’s Legislature moved swiftly to enact House Bill (HB) 4961, which decouples from five federal tax benefits enacted earlier this year under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

'It's scary.' Police raid at Detroit home leaves family traumatized
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A battering ram used to break through a door, guns drawn and a family traumatized after Detroit police executed a search warrant at home on Sunday night. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Family traumatized in police raid at...

Why one Michigan town is regulating its golf cart boom
For someone with zero interest in golf, Cathy Kochensparger sure loves her golf cart. She bought it as a family cruiser and drives it around town almost daily, but says that safety is paramount. "You've got to be aware of your surroundings, people...

Black Republican Eviscerates Critical Race Theory
ORLANDO, Florida—Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor in the Sunshine State in 2026, traces the political violence on the Left back to a desire to silence dissent as parents and others rise up against the Left’s divisive ideologies,...

A second proclamation of No Kings: Rallies in Detroit, Ann Arbor
Detroiter Imani didn’t want to give her last name out of fear for her safety. She wore a unicorn costume in solidarity with protesters in Portland. “Portland is fighting hate with fun and being silly, and I like that,” she said. Imani from Detroit...

Moolenaar to host telephone town hall amid government shut down
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) announced this afternoon that he'll be hosting a telephone town hall to address concerns about the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on federal agencies. "This is an opportunity to hear directly from...
Hillary Scholten addresses clean water, civil rights, and military gender issues in recent posts
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who represents Michigan’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted a series of statements on social media addressing clean water advocacy, support for the NAACP, and concerns regarding women in the...

Advancing Justice: AAPI-focused legal aid organization announces new CEO
Advancing Justice Southern California, an organization considered among the nation’s leading civil rights organizations for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, has announced Dahni K. Tsuboi as its new CEO. “My passion for...

Senator Aric Nesbitt criticizes Democrats and comments on gas prices in Michigan
Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan state legislator, posted a series of tweets on October 20, 2025, commenting on national political issues, recent events in California, and gas prices in Michigan.In a tweet posted at 13:21 UTC, Nesbitt criticized...

What’s missing in international online education? A live teacher
Over the past decade, online education has opened unprecedented pathways for international students seeking a US academic experience. The rise of asynchronous platforms made classes accessible across time zones and lowered barriers to entry. But...

Democrats hold a key edge in the November elections: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Monday! We hope the Amazon Web...
Monday Night Football: How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions NFL game tonight, start time, streaming and more
Two of the NFC's strongest teams this season will meet during the first game of this week's Monday Night Football doubleheader. The 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, No. 1 in the NFC South, will visit the 4-2 Detroit Lions. No. 2 in the NFC North behind...

Michigan school districts demand timely budget after delays
NORTHERN MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Michigan school districts are urging lawmakers to finalize the school aid budget on time, following a delay that left schools uncertain and unable to plan effectively for the current academic year. By law, the...

Michigan launches first Microplastics Awareness Week to tackle pollution
NORTHERNMICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has announced the state's inaugural Microplastics Awareness Week, set for October 19-26, to address the growing issue of microplastic...

ELECTION 2025 — Candidates for Wilton Constables
For the 2025 Wilton Municipal Elections, GOOD Morning Wilton asked all candidates to submit a 150-word bio; candidates running for the Boards of Selectmen, Finance and Education and the Planning and Zoning Commission were asked to sit for a video...