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Wayne County driver who killed woman in high-speed crash serves Christmas jail sentence
11+ min ago (484+ words) SAGINAW, MI " A Wayne County man spent his Christmas in the Saginaw County Jail, part of his penalty for killing a woman in a high-speed crash a little more than a year ago. Stephen W. Barry, 24, on Nov. 25 appeared before Saginaw…...
2 public sessions set for road reconstruction near Chelsea
50+ min ago (287+ words) SYLVAN TWP., MI " Residents will have opportunities to learn more about a major road reconstruction project just outside of downtown Chelsea at two upcoming public information sessions in February. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is gearing up to reconstruct…...
Icy roads will impact Friday garbage pick-up in these mid-Michigan communities
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (88+ words) Icy roads will impact Friday garbage pick-up in these mid-Michigan communities BIRCH RUN, MI " Icy road conditions led Mid Michigan Waste Authority officials to suspend waste collection services Friday, Dec. 26. The suspension will result in waste collection instead on Friday,…...
Hello, Bay City: How old-school watchdog journalism is still making a difference
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (425+ words) Journalism has evolved over time. What was once a work displayed in ink and paper is now often showcased in Facebook posts and TikTok videos. MLive partakes in its own share of that modern stuff. But we also do some…...
$1 million Powerball winner sold at Michigan grocery store
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (258+ words) LANSING, MI -- A Powerball player in Michigan landed a $1 million win in the drawing held on Wednesday, Dec. 24. The player matched all five white numbers drawn -- 4-25-31-52-59 -- to win the $1 million prize. The winning ticket was sold at the Kroger store…...
10 feel-good stories that helped shape Kalamazoo in 2025
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (855+ words) KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI - The 2025 news cycle had its share of highs and lows and everything in between. As the year winds to a close, the Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the…...
Ring in 2026 with these New Year’s events in Ann Arbor
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (1027+ words) WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI " Goodbye 2025 and hello 2026! Venues in and around Ann Arbor provide places to celebrate the new year whether you want a noon party with your kids, a relaxed night or a late-night party. Here are some fun events…...
Saginaw New Year’s Eve 2025: Children’s museum hosts family countdown event
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (175+ words) SAGINAW, MI " The Mid-Michigan Children's Museum will host its annual New Year's Eve Countdown Blast on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, offering families an early celebration to ring in the new year. The ... Saginaw New Year's Eve 2025: Children's museum hosts family countdown event…...
New Grand Rapids Community College president will take over in 2026
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (471+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Board of Trustees has named Kathryn Rogalski as the college's 12th president after a monthslong search. Rogalski, who brings more than 25 years' experience in higher education leadership, is expected to assume the…...
Hello, Ann Arbor: Finishing 2025 strong with data centers, Sherrone Moore
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (409+ words) WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A foster family shooting. A slew of closed downtown Ann Arbor businesses, including one facing $10,000 a month in rent. An overflowing homeless shelter. A president's sudden departure, followed by rejection in Florida. Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County and…...