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Michigan DNR says it’s stocked nearly 19 million fish in 2025
Steelhead were stocked in the Red Cedar River in East Lansing this spring. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has stocked a total of 18,958,970 fish so far in 2025. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) The Michigan Department of...

Detroit grandmother takes in 8 children after daughter’s sudden death
HARPER WOODS, Mich. – A local family is grappling with heartbreak and financial hardship following the sudden passing of Alexus Sherrill, a young mother of five, just weeks after giving birth. Alexus Sherrill died on Aug. 9, three days after...

Michigan, Moore face NCAA fines
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended Coach Sherrone Moore for a third game as punishment for a sprawling sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football's winningest program for...

Michigan University fined millions over sign-stealing ordeal
FILE - The block M logo for the University of Michigan is displayed at the school's NCAA college football stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of...

Trade Idea Sees Red Wings Add Speedy $14M Scoring Forward
Getty Trade idea has Red Wings acquiring Anthony Duclair. The Detroit Red Wings could use some more secondary scoring in the lineup as their offense struggled at times last season. Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Red Wings acquiring...

Demolition of Detroit’s Mammoth Shopping Center underway amid mixed reaction, legal disputes
DETROIT – After sitting vacant for over 20 years, Detroit’s iconic Mammoth Shopping Center is undergoing demolition. Demolition began Monday morning at the building located at the corner of W. Grand River and Greenfield. It has long been a symbol...

NCAA fines Michigan upwards of $20M over sign-stealing
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks on the field before a game against Washington on Oct. 5 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone...

Whitmer Signs Bills to Lower Costs for Small Businesses
LANSING – On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bipartisan bills that will support Michigan’s small businesses by lowering costs and honor service members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Specifically, this package includes a...

In Michigan’s cherry country, the federal safety net is fraying
By P.J. Huffstutter CENTRAL LAKE, MICHIGAN (Reuters) -The frost came in late April, sliding across the hills before dawn. Juliette King McAvoy stepped into the orchard, hoping the cold had spared the cherry buds. But they glittered in the morning...

38 years later: Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metro Airport
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – It’s been 38 years since Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed onto I-94, killing all but one passenger. The aircraft took off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and was airborne for all of 14 seconds before the...
Why congressional stock-trade ban efforts are about to heat up
Get ready to hear a lot more about banning congressional stock trading. A top Trump administration official says he's going to start pushing for a ban. Two House Republicans are, in different ways, gearing up to force a vote on the issue. And all...

Stock Market Today: Dow nears fresh record on UnitedHealth rally
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NCAA fines Michigan millions, suspends Moore three games in sign-stealing scandal
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football’s winningest program for nearly two years,...

Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Upcoming
Aug. 16, 2025 The Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference connects producers and growers across the region for farm tours, hands-on workshops, and networking. Farmers of all ilks and backgrounds gather to network, share ideas, and gain new skills...

Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame inducts the Class of 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2025 on Friday night. Jim Kaat, Frank Deak, Dave Bergman, and Terry Bocain all had plaques revealed at Jackson Field to honor their historic baseball careers. Born in...

Detroit Evening Report: See leaders in action through a one-day career shadowing program
Explore career opportunities with Detroit’s Shadow Program If you want to understand how government works from the inside out, the City of Detroit’s Shadow Program might be for you. This city-run program gives youth ages 18–25 a one-day immersive...

Michigan NCAA sanctions explained: Who actually received punishments?
The Michigan Wolverines football program learned its sanctions from the NCAA in regards to its advanced scouting case, which includes heavy fines, suspensions and show-causes thrown into the mix. Many of the penalties revolve around a “failure to...

Rocket Companies Announces Early Tender Results of Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Any and All of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc.'s 6.500% Senior Notes Due 2029 and 7.125% Senior Notes Due 2032 and Receipt of Requisite Consents
DETROIT, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) (the "Company" or "Rocket Companies"), the Detroit-based fintech platform including mortgage, real estate, title and personal finance businesses, announced the early results...

Rocket Companies Announces Early Tender Results of Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Any and All of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc.'s 5.125% Senior Notes Due 2030 and 5.750% Senior Notes Due 2031 and Receipt of Requisite Consents
DETROIT, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) (the "Company" or "Rocket Companies"), the Detroit-based fintech platform including mortgage, real estate, title and personal finance businesses, announced the early tender...

Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club: A Day of Power, Purpose, and Personal Glow-Up in Detroit
There was a radiant energy in the air on August 9th as Detroit showed up and showed out for Marshalls Good Stuff Social Club, a full-day experience curated with purpose, passion, and Black women at the center. Hosted at BasBlue and led by Amber...