Decline to sign: Michigan voting rights groups sound alarm on petition drive ‘trap’

With signature gatherers hitting sidewalks across Michigan, groups are sounding the alarm on petitions they say would disenfranchise voters under the guise of election security. MICHIGAN—This summer, Michiganders are being asked to sign petitions...

Detroit Lions, hot dogs, and Gaza: What Sen. Slotkin said on ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

NEW YORK CITY, NY — U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin this week continued a high-profile July spent appearing on national media platforms, where she has called on Democrats to act more like Detroit Lions. During an appearance on the Thursday, July 30,...

Empty ballots leave thousands of Michiganders with no choices on Election Day

A new analysis from BallotReady shows that Michigan’s 2024 election cycle featured several dozen races with no real competition—or no candidates running for office at all. LANSING—Last year, nobody ran for prosecutor in Ontonagon County. Or for...

WATCH: Michigan educator blasts budget breakdown in Lansing

On Blessed Solanus Casey's feast day, Detroit faithful reflect on his simple faith

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrates Mass at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit on July 30, the feast of Detroit's own Blessed Solanus Casey, a humble Capuchin friar who served as a porter at St. Bonaventure and was known for his wise...

Q2 Crisis Review: When Culture Is the Crisis

If there’s one thing the most damaging corporate crises in the second quarter of 2025 had in common, it’s that the problem wasn’t just bad luck or bad press: it was bad culture. From Moët Hennessy’s alleged retaliation against a whistleblower, to...

Sydney Sweeney’s ‘good jeans’ ad for American Eagle raises questions on race, beauty standards

Open this photo in gallery:American Eagle’s stock closed more than 4% up the day after Sweeney, known for her roles in Euphoria and White Lotus, was announced as the company’s latest celebrity collaborator.Scott A Garfitt/The Canadian Press U.S....

Political calculations could be behind delay in filling empty Michigan Senate seat

LANSING, MI — The clock is running out to elect a state Senator in the 35th District in a special election. And that might be the point, political science experts say. Since voters sent the seat’s previous occupant, Democrat Kristen McDonald...

DTW’s newest dining spots full of local flavor, Michigan pride 

Travelers through the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport have various new restaurant and bar options. In recent weeks, Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, announced new airport eatery openings and various...

Crisis Magazine: 3 fired Sacred Heart Professors had created ‘culture of faithful orthodoxy at the seminary’

Crisis Magazine has published two op-eds this week calling attention to the recent firings of three high-profile professors at Sacred Heart Seminary, who, in the words of one of the writers, “have each provided more than twenty years of exemplary...

Polish immigrant receives National Park award for saving lives at Platte Point

By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Park rangers at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore often refer to Lake Michigan as “the boss.” She’s calm and soothing on some days and deceptive and deadly on others. Rangers keep a close eye on the weather and...

A competitive governor’s race takes shape in Georgia

Georgia will hold a competitive governor’s election in 2026, one that will draw attention, though one of the most headline-grabbing members of Congress decided against jumping in. Several prominent Democrats and Republicans have announced bids to...

From Hamburg to Michigan: How Global Detroit helped a biotech founder stay, work, and build

When Max von Wels landed in Michigan in 2022, at the age of 24, he had a decision to make. “It was a battle between Duke and U of M,” he says. “I like football, not basketball. So I came for the Maize and Blue.” Now 27, Von Wels is the co-founder...

Michigan phone ban bill in schools is back for consideration, with changes

The state lawmaker behind the bill says some exceptions - like for school emergencies has been baked into the new version. FOX 2 - Lansing lawmakers shot down a plan to limit cell phones in schools earlier this week. The backstory: The Michigan...

Feeding America West Michigan schedules food distribution in Iron County Thursday

CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan wants to help families in need of food assistance with its mobile food pantry. To do so, a food distribution event is set to take place Thursday afternoon in Crystal Falls. The pantry...

Michigan state parks to increase camping rates beginning August 1

Beginning August 1, 2025, many of Michigan’s 103 state parks will increase rates for camping and overnight lodging. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said the reason for the increase is to keep pace with the cost of utilities,...

Smashburger opens outlet at Detroit Metro Airport, US

US-based fast-casual restaurant brand Smashburger has opened a new outlet at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The restaurant is located near Gate B19 within the McNamara Terminal, and offers a breakfast menu tailored for travellers...

9 Weirdly Specific Things Every Michigander Has in Their Car

Ever wondered what quirky items Michiganders stash in their cars? You might be surprised by the list that speaks to our unique lifestyle. We asked Michigan residents on Facebook what items they have in their car that don't include things we are...

Career fair planned in Michigan’s Thumb with some jobs paying $25 to $35 an hour

BAD AXE, MI – Anyone seeking employment in Huron County is invited to explore a wide range of job opportunities in various industries at an upcoming job fair. GST Michigan Works! will host the free Huron County Multi-Employer Job Fair at The...

Michigan Democrats push to prosecute masked ICE agents

A proposed bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers in Michigan would allow the prosecution of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who wear masks while performing official duties. Supporters of the bill argue that masked federal...