Michigan lawmakers just approved a new 24% tax on wholesale marijuana. If it passes the Senate, the plan could bring in $420 million a year to help fix the state’s crumbling roads.
From the fruity smells of Lip Smackers before that awkward first kiss to the school supplies that made us a little dizzy, let’s take a nostalgic whiff down memory lane.
Kalamazoo Central disciplined a football player who slammed a rival, leaving him with two spinal fractures. Officials call the punishment “strong and decisive.”
Flint’s new Sit Down Taproom & Purveyor celebrates the 90th anniversary of the UAW sit-down strike, honoring a pivotal moment in labor history with craft beers, cocktails, and a 1930s-inspired menu.
After what felt like endless orange barrels, I-475 between the Flint River and Carpenter Road is reopening soon. But don’t celebrate too hard—phase two kicks off in 2026.
A Clio man was attacked while taking out his trash at Fuller Apartments. Police say the knife-wielding suspect remains at large after fleeing into nearby woods.
Michigan native and Jeopardy! champion Ben Scripps has died at 52 after a short battle with cancer. Known for his humor and love of trivia, he won two games on the iconic show in 2020.
A proposed “American Worker Rebate Act” could deliver stimulus-style payments funded by tariffs. For Michigan, most households would be eligible for the full amount.
A Saginaw woman faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly using her Bridge Card to buy ingredients for baked goods sold on Facebook. Social media commenters say the penalty seems excessive.
Bay County police captured a 3-foot South American Crocodile found lounging under a crabapple tree. The reptile now has a new home at the Birch Run Zoo.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge lit up for the first time, transforming Detroit’s skyline with nearly 5,000 glowing lights. The test also highlighted the bridge’s cultural and recreational impact.
A Saginaw woman is in custody after allegedly shooting a man six times and mocking him during a 911 call. The victim remains in critical condition, and Sanders faces multiple serious charges.
Celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day! Michigan Kroger stores are giving away a free half-gallon of chocolate milk on Sept. 26–27, while supplies last. One per household. Some stores may offer cereal instead.