A century of pollution: $55M project turns industrial site into 228 apartments

KALAMAZOO, MI — Like many Michigan communities, industrial activity once dominated Kalamazoo, said Adam Patton, vice president of PM Environmental. One formerly-industrial site just east of downtown Kalamazoo is getting a makeover. By fall 2026, a...

Credent Wealth Management debuts in Detroit with TFG Advisors deal

The $420 million RIA in Auburn Hills and Ann Arbor gives Credent its second and third Michigan locations while pushing it closer to $4 billion in AUM. Credent Wealth Management is expanding its presence in Michigan with the acquisition of TFG...

Labadie and Thompson honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteers

Tyler Labadie and Garrett Thompson of Barry County are among six Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2025. Tyler Labadie and Garrett Thompson, of Barry County, are among six outstanding 4-H volunteers...

48 hours in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA

1 Anyone landing in Detroit for the first time may well agree with me that it’s a pretty funky city. Yet it has a remarkable rags-to-riches story that only recently turned the corner. Just 10 years or so ago, Detroit, a vast city of 138 thousand...

Blackout risk soars 100-fold: DOE warns of grid crisis as energy policy collides with reality

Blackout risk soars 100-fold: DOE warns of grid crisis as energy policy collides with reality DOE warns blackouts in the U.S. could rise 100x by 2030 due to closures of coal/natural gas plants without replacements. Retiring 104 GW of firm energy...

Detroit’s restored Michigan Central Station leads the way for future mobility

Michigan Central Station, a renovated, historic train station that reopened in June 2024, serves as the centerpiece of a 30-acre mobility innovation district. (Photograph by Stephen McGee, courtesy of Michigan Central) By Robert L. Reid In...

Recruiting expert believes five-star RB Savion Hiter will commit to Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines currently have one hell of a recruiting haul in the 2026 class, with a majority of the players committing over the last month or so. The class ranks in the Top-10 on the 247Sports composite, with a chance to climb even...

Detroit residents and businesses frustrated by years-long road construction on city's east side

DETROIT (WXYZ) — City officials say relief is coming to a stretch of road that has been plagued by potholes for more than two years, but businesses along the route say the damage has already been done. The nearly one-mile stretch of Mount Elliott,...

Kalamazoo’s HECO buys 102-year-old Detroit industrial motor firm

Kalamazoo-based HECO Inc. has acquired Fife-Pearce Electric Co., an electric motor service and repair provider based in Detroit. Via the acquisition, which was effective July 2, HECO added the family-owned Fife-Pearce Electric to the 10 electric...

State Rep. Jaime Greene awarded for distinguished service by Michigan County Road Association

State Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, was honored by the County Road Association of Michigan on June 25 with a Distinguished Service Highway Industry Award. The award recognizes individuals who have uniquely dedicated their time, talent and service...

Is Paul McCartney's 'Got Back' tour coming to Michigan…

Paul McCartney's 19-date "Got Back" North American tour kicks off Sept. 29, 2025. The tour includes stops in cities like Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Chicago, but skips Michigan. Presale tickets require registration at...

Beach closures, advisories across Michigan. How to check…

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Roscommon, Charlevoix, Allegan, Iosco, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli counts exceeding 300 per 100...

Beach closures, advisories across Michigan. How to check if your beach is safe

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Roscommon, Charlevoix, Allegan, Iosco, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli counts exceeding 300 per 100...

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Trump’s shock-and-awe tariffs haven’t fueled a manufacturing jobs boom

New York CNN — President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe tariff campaign is off to a slow start when it comes to reviving American manufacturing jobs. While it will take time for the full impact to play out, the early results suggest that not only...

Detroit Lakes City Council discusses Shorewood Drive assessments, supports project on 270th Avenue

DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes City Council discussed and advanced development plans for Shorewood Drive and 270th Avenue after holding public hearings during its Tuesday, July 8, meeting. Shorewood Drive will undergo a full-depth reclamation...

Detroit’s Chinatown Vision Committee Announces First Annual Block Party to Celebrate Culture and Local Businesses

Detroit, MI — The Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee is thrilled to host its First Annual Block Party, a vibrant community celebration dedicated to honoring culture, uplifting local businesses, and connecting neighbors. The event will take place...

Detroit community organizations launch basketball league

Earlier this week, Detroit city leaders announced plans to combat the sudden rise in teen violence this summer. Now, community violence intervention organizations have their own strategy. The six groups have started a new basketball league to keep...

Michigan City's Woodland Avenue crossing to close for repairs

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WSBT) — The CSX rail crossing in Michigan City at Woodland Avenue has been scheduled to be closed for repairs. Michigan City officials said the repairs are expected to begin on Monday, July 14 and be completed by Saturday July...

Michigan House Republicans push to cut red tape for growth

Michigan House Republicans have announced efforts to reduce regulatory red tape, aiming to lower costs for homebuilding, childcare, and business development. The initiative seeks to make the state more attractive to families and entrepreneurs....