Detroit celebrates fall with two family festivals in newly renovated Arts Alleys

Detroit, Michigan – Detroit is getting ready for fall with two family-friendly festivals in its newly renovated Arts Alleys. There will be music, food, and a sense of community on the Passage to Wellbeing Alley and the Burrell Trail Alley on...

Manufacturing engineers on cusp of delivering new biotherapies

Manufacturing engineers wear “bunny suits” that include a hood, goggles, face shield, double gloves and boot covers to block any escape of hair and skin cells in a “clean room.” These highly controlled laboratories are used to develop new...

Michigan Supreme Court revives lawsuit against Blue Oval Battery plant in Marshall

MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit aimed at derailing Ford Motor Company’s $2.5 billion electric vehicle battery park in Marshall. In a brief order late last week, the Michigan Supreme Court vacated the Michigan...

Consumers Energy sells 13 old Michigan dams for $1 each

The energy industry has gone numb at the announcement that Consumers Energy proposed to sell 13 giant hydroelectric dams in Michigan at an almost incredible price, namely one dollar a dam, in a shocking deal that has the power to redefine energy...

Vice President JD Vance to visit Michigan manufacturing facility

Vice President JD Vance will visit a precision metal stamping facility in Howell, Michigan on Wednesday to deliver remarks on President Trump's tax cuts for working families and businesses. The visit comes as the Trump administration continues to...

Tim Cook Says Apple Will Invest $600 Billion In US Manufacturing, Creating A 'Domino Effect' As iPhone 17 Pre-Orders Show Strong Momentum

Apple Inc. AAPL CEO Tim Cook said the company's record $600 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years will benefit 79 factories nationwide and spark a "domino effect" of growth, as early data points to strong iPhone 17...

No Evidence Of Primary Residence Violation By Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Michigan Official Says

Sept 15 (Reuters) — The property tax authority in Ann Arbor, Michigan, said that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook hasn’t broken rules for tax breaks on a home there that Cook declared her primary residence. The finding, which came in response to...

As data centers go up, North Carolina weighs how to handle energy demand

In small communities across North Carolina, data centers are already sparking conflict over land use, water use, and quality of life. Now, the debate over the facilities’ voracious need for electricity — and whether it can be met with clean...

Governor Whitmer to address Michigan’s economy as possible state and federal shutdowns loom

The standoff has high stakes for Whitmer and the state, which is particularly influenced by broader economic trends in the U.S. It’s also a glimpse at partisan politics reaching far beyond Washington, D.C., that are grinding a battleground state’s...

American Rheinmetall invests $31.7 million in Michigan

American Rheinmetall announced a $31.7 million investment in its Michigan facilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing U.S. defence capabilities, strengthening domestic supply chains, and expanding the skilled U.S. manufacturing workforce....

Gov. Whitmer to address Michigan's economy as possible shutdowns loom

LANSING, Mich. -- Three years ago, the story of Michigan was one of Democratic success. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic state lawmakers held complete control of the executive and legislative branches of government. This year, the story of...

Jimmy Fallon Brings Tonight Show to Detroit Opera House

DETROIT – Jimmy Fallon is taking The Tonight Show on the road, with a special episode set to air from the Detroit Opera House. The late-night host shared his excitement about the city and its rich food culture during an interview ahead of the...

Mayor Duggan proposes new reserve fund as Detroit expects 11th consecutive budget surplus

The city of Detroit is projected to have a $60 million surplus at the end of the fiscal year, Mayor Mike Duggan said Monday. Speaking at the Detroit Police Department’s headquarters, Duggan said this is the 11th consecutive year that the city will...

Michigan leaders warn economic instability amid tariffs and looming budget deadline

Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official websiteSandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Official website Michigan’s economy is showing signs of strain...

Auto industry splits emerge over some parts of Trump's policy shakeup

WASHINGTON — A whirlwind first six months of President Donald Trump's second term delivered massive changes for automakers, at times winning widespread support across the industry and at others driving deeper wedges between competitors. "We're...

Detroit Red Wings unveil centennial uniform honoring 100 years of Hockeytown

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings unveiled their official Centennial uniform, marking 100 years of Hockeytown. The Red Wings did their unveiling on Monday (Sept. 15). Established in 1926 as one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises, the team was...

Gov. Whitmer to address Michigan’s economy as possible state and federal shutdowns loom

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Three years ago, the story of Michigan was one of Democratic success. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic state lawmakers held complete control of the executive and legislative branches of government. This year, the story of...

Construction equipment worth over $185k stolen from Maryland, Virginia then sold in Kentucky

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. - A man and woman are in police custody after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate multi-state theft scheme involving construction equipment. What we know: Dushon Sheperd, a 34-year-old from Michigan, and Bria Parks, a...

Consumers cautiously approach holiday spending as mood slumps: McKinsey

Dive Brief: Consumers are cautiously drawing up their holiday spending plans, trimming purchases of discretionary and semi-discretionary items in the face of persistent inflation and a murky economic outlook, McKinsey said. One in four shoppers...

With a last minute comeback, Michigan surges past Stanford, 3-2  

For almost 59 minutes Sunday, Stanford was in control. But in the final 70 seconds, the Michigan field hockey team did the improbable. After taking down UC Davis Friday, the 11th-ranked Wolverines (4-1) defeated Stanford (3-3), 3-2, on the back of...