Tuesday, August 4, 2026
And then there were two. In one of the nation’s most closely watched primaries, Mallory McMorrow’s Sunday departure quickly reshaped Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary between US Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed, who represent opposite wings of the party. Voters won’t have to wait long to see […]
Lansing — State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of Michigan’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race Sunday, leaving a one-on-one battle with 30 days to go before the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election. McMorrow of Royal Oak informed multiple supporters of her decision earlier Sunday, according to two sources with knowledge of the […]
As I made my way back from D.C. to the District, I found myself reflecting on what the 250th anniversary of our Nation really means to me and the people I’m honored to represent. America 250 is more than a celebration of history. It is a reminder of the extraordinary idea […]
An outbreak of a parasitic gastrointestinal infection called cyclosporiasis, which can cause explosive, watery diarrhea, is growing in Michigan as public health authorities continue to search for the source. Lynn Sutfin, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, said that as of 4:30 p.m. July 1, more […]
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – For the fifth consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT)Clare Welcome Center will host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This special memorial honors the lives of more than 1,600 road workers, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement officers, public safety officials and […]
A dangerous heat wave is overspreading a large area of the United States, and Michigan is right in the center of this heat dome. This uncomfortably muggy and hot weather is going to continue for the next several days. High temperatures today are soaring into the 90s. Extreme heat is […]
Now in his second term in the U.S. Congress, U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, doesn’t want to stay in Washington, D.C. Instead, he wants to lead the state he calls home as its next governor. He previously ran and lost his bids for U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2020, […]
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI: On June 25, 2026, detectives from the Traverse Narcotics Team(TNT) concluded an investigation in Grand Traverse County that resulted in the arrest of an individualallegedly supplying methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine in northern Michigan.With assistance from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post and […]
GAYLORD, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) personnel are evaluating significant damage to multiple trunkline routes after heavy rains damaged roadways in the northern Lower Peninsula this afternoon. It is likely that other areas have received water damage. More closures may be announced as information becomes available. Please check Michigan.gov/Drive for updated […]
LANSING, MICH. A stretch of hot, humid weather is forecasted to impact much of Michigan this week, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourage everyone to stay informed, limit […]
