Human remains found in Ohio in 1987 identified to be 18-year-old Michigan woman

An investigation involving the Toledo Police Department and the nonprofit Porchlight Project has resulted in the identification of remains confirmed to be that of an 18-year-old Taylor woman. Through DNA and genealogy testing, the remains were identified …

Spring Clean-up in Michigan City

Balmy for Michigan: Tigers fans go all out for sunny Opening Day in Detroit

DETROIT — Detroit baseball fans celebrated a balmy Opening Day at Comerica Park Friday as they tailgated before the Tigers hosted the Chicago White Sox. The weather was mostly sunny with a high of 49 degrees as fans packed Witherell Street and nearby bars, …

2 men seriously injured in semi-truck crash in West Michigan

ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, MI – Two men were seriously injured Friday morning after their van was struck by a semi-truck. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says both men are expected to survive their injuries. The crash was reported just before 10 a.m. Friday, …

How Students at a Michigan High School Are Machining Their Future

Working as a machinist has evolved. It’s no longer the dirty work it used to be; it is clean and hi-tech and as much about programming and integrating computer systems as it is about problem-solving in industries like aerospace, automotive, consumer …

Big Michigan utilities just won rate increases. They’ll soon be ‘back asking for more’

Weeks, or even days, after getting permission to increase electric rates for millions of Michiganders, the state’s two largest power companies are starting the process all over again. Both DTE Energy and Consumers Energy have filed required paperwork …

Troubling Michigan jobs picture could get worse with Trump’s tariffs

Is Michigan one of the worst states in the country to find a job? Some new federal employment data suggest it is. Michigan posted the largest unemployment rate jump among the 50 states over the past 12 months, the Detroit News recently reported, citing …

And the Best Michigan Landmark is...

For two weeks you have been voting to decide which landmark best represents Michigan. Now we are happy to announce the winner. In a narrow, 9-vote victory, Mackinac Island has claimed the title as the Best Michigan Landmark. The island beat out Pictured …

Michigan Family Dollar Now Locally-Owned Affordable Grocery Store

We all seem to be in a financial situation that leaves us trying to find groceries at the most affordable prices and to get the most out of our money when it comes to buying power. The downside about having so many dollar stores in Michigan is that …

Made in Michigan: Knife inventory gives Mackinaw City store an edge

Coffman Hardware, a family-owned business in Mackinaw City, is known for its vast knife collection. Established in 1880, the store boasts the largest case knife dealership in Michigan, with a wall displaying over 200 knives. Beyond knives, Coffman Hardware …