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February 16

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

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

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

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.

January 31

Detroit judge, 3 others charged in alleged scheme to steal thousands from vulnerable and incapacitated people

Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin and three other Detroit residents were charged with conspiring to "systematically embezzle funds from wards."

January 30

Michigan family says county seized home over tax bill they didn’t owe — case now heads to the Supreme Court

Michigan family takes Supreme Court fight against alleged "home equity theft" after county seized $200K home over $1,600 tax bill in foreclosure case.

January 28

Federal judge allegedly 'super drunk' when he crashed Cadillac

Federal judge Thomas Ludington was allegedly "super drunk" when he crashed his car in Michigan last year, according to court records.

January 28

Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’

A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.

January 27

University of Michigan student vanishes from fraternity party in T-shirt during sub-zero night

University of Michigan student Lucas Mattson, 19, found dead after leaving fraternity party in T-shirt during sub-zero conditions. His body was found after 20-hour search effort.

January 26

'Michigan's government is pathetic': Perry Johnson mounts gubernatorial bid as Gov Whitmer's exit approaches

Businessman Perry Johnson, who ran for president in 2023, is jumping into Michigan's governor's race, joining a crowded GOP gubernatorial primary.