A mysterious invasive disease has hit a stand of southeast Michigan trees, adding to a long list of threats faced by state forests. Foresters recently discovered beech leaf disease in a southern St. Clair County woodlot, the Michigan Department of Natu…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes bill to set special election dates within 30 days
DETROIT — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a bill that would have required her and future governors to set special election dates for state lawmaker seats within 30 days of their vacancy, a move that Republicans described as unexpected and protect…
Another rocky start for Tarik Skubal, Tigers drop series to Royals
DETROIT — Losing a home series to the only team beneath you in the Central Division standings seems like a rough way to spend a holiday weekend. But, given how things have gone this season for the Tigers, it was fitting. The Kansas City Royals rode a p…
Nessel’s office to judge: Ignore Supreme Court’s order to dismiss Flint defendant’s charges
DETROIT — Following a Tuesday defeat in the Michigan Supreme Court, Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office on Friday sought to lessen the effects of the high court order on its Flint water prosecution by asking a lower court to maintain the validity of …
UAW members challenge Ray Curry for union presidency
Instituting direct elections of United Auto Workers’ international officials is leading some members to step up and challenge President Ray Curry to the union’s top role, even from within Solidarity House. Passage last year of the “one member, one vote…
Judge orders new trial for two accused Whitmer kidnapping plotters
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A federal judge on Thursday ordered two men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to stand for a retrial, nearly three months after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on their guilt. Prosecutors pushed to hol…
Pistons planning to buy out Kemba Walker, prep for free agency
DETROIT — The Pistons continue to ready themselves for the start of free agency. The team is planning to buy out the contract of guard Kemba Walker, who was acquired last week from the New York Knicks, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News. Onc…
Buick tops JD Power Initial Quality Study as vehicle problems rise
General Motors Co.’s Buick brand topped J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study in a year in which pandemic-related disruptions caused overall results to decline. That’s according to data released Tuesday by the consumer insights, advisory services and…
Red Wings’ coaching search likely nearing its end
DETROIT — The Red Wings’ search for a new head coach is likely in its final stage. With the NHL season concluding Sunday night, as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to win the Stanley Cup, general manager Steve Yzerma…
Whitmer again asks Michigan Supreme Court to end ‘confusion’ over state abortion ban
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a third appeal Monday to the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately consider her lawsuit challenging the state abortion ban, asking the high court to rule definitively on the constitutionality of the law. The …