February 26, 2026 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vows transgender protections during State of the State address Michigan Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vows to veto LGBTQ legislation targeting minors after President Donald Trump called for banning sex changes without parental consent. (Credit: Governor Gretchen Whitmer/YouTube)
February 24, 2026 Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort Two separate fatal incidents reported at Heavenly Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe Friday morning, with victims from Michigan and California identified.
February 24, 2026 Hundreds join search for missing Michigan college student last seen 'disoriented' on video Authorities and volunteers are searching for 21-year-old Northern Michigan University student Trenton Massey, last seen early Sunday in Marquette.
February 18, 2026 Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore picks up legal win in criminal case Former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore scored a legal win as he faces felony charges for an incident with a woman after his December firing.
February 18, 2026 Sanders-endorsed Senate candidate knocked for alleged flip-flop to 'have it both ways' on key issue Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is being slammed for allegedly flip-flopping on "Medicare-for-all."
February 17, 2026 Third suspect, known as 'Prophetess,' indicted in Kingdom of God Global Church forced labor case A federal grand jury indicted Kathleen Klein as a third defendant in an alleged forced labor conspiracy tied to the Kingdom of God Global Church.
February 16, 2026 Shipwreck hunter finds luxury steamer that sank in Lake Michigan in 1872 After 57 years of searching, shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn discovered the luxury steamer Lac La Belle that sank in Lake Michigan in 1872 during a gale.
February 10, 2026 Federal judge rejects Trump admin lawsuit seeking Michigan voter rolls A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit to obtain Michigan voter registration rolls, saying federal law does not require states to hand them over.
February 10, 2026 James Comer investigates reports of noncitizens found on key swing state's voter rolls The House Oversight Committee is investigating reports that noncitizens appeared in Michigan jury pools and voter rolls.
February 8, 2026 SCOOP: Trump ally Kid Rock jumps into key governor's race with high-profile endorsement Kid Rock endorses Rep. John James for Michigan governor in 2026 race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer. The Detroit native musician backs the GOP frontrunner.
