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07/10/2025

McKinstry becomes the second ever Central Michigan Chippewa to be selected to the event. Tom Tresh was the first in 1962:

Photo: Lon Horwedel ~ IMAGN IMAGES DETROIT, July 10, 2025 ~ Following the initial round of MLB All-Star selections, Detroit Tigers’ utility player Zach McKinstry has been selected to replace Houston Astros infielder Jeremy Peña in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. McKinstry becomes the second ever Ce

07/10/2025

The 101st Bayview Mackinaw Race is set to hit the waters of Lake Huron on Saturday, July 12:

Photo: Sergio Montanez ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, July 10, 2025 ~ The 101st Bayview Mackinaw Race is set to hit the waters of Lake Huron on Saturday, July 12. Hundreds of sailors populate Port Huron in anticipation for the world’s largest continuous freshwater yacht race, which ends at Mackina

07/10/2025

Battle Creek Mayor Mark Belnke expressed optimism on the merger to WJR. "I think this is a win for Battle Creek."

Photo: Kara VanDooijeweert ~ USA TODAY NETWORK BATTLE CREEK, MI, July 10, 2025 ~ WK Kellogg reached an agreement Thursday to be sold to Italian candy company Ferrero, leaving questions on the future for the town in which it is headquartered. Kellogg's, the maker of classic cereals like Frosted F

07/10/2025

Kevin Dietz is live from CityFlatsHotel Port Huron to celebrate Blue Water Fest and the Bayview Mackinac Race.

07/09/2025

“He failed to disclose that he was convicted of tax evasion for one of his internet companies,” Managing Partner of Flood Law Todd Flood told “All Talk with Kevin Dietz.” “He also put it under his wife’s name, she wasn’t the real owner of the business.”

Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, July 9, 2025 ~ Commerce Township resident and owner of Ugly Christmas Sweater, Inc. Firas Hajjar paid a $1 million settlement to the Justice Department after illegally receiving $504,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans. “He failed to disclo

07/09/2025

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07/09/2025

MSU Hockey's Isaac Howard decides against return to MSU, signs deal with Oilers:

Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK EAST LANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ After initially deciding to return to East Lansing for his final season on the ice, Michigan State Hockey forward Isaac Howard has accepted an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers after being traded from the Tampa Bay Lig

07/09/2025

Stevens told WJR, "These critical materials that go into things like our fighter jets, our smartphones, and for us here in Michigan, our manufactured automobiles."

Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORK WASHINGTON D.C., June 21, 2025 ~ Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) plans to introduce a bill that would bolster U.S. production of critical minerals to compete against China. The Unearth America’s Future Act would invest $10 billion into mineral production

07/09/2025

, Awecomm and Detroit Economic Club recognize Emily Niewolak from NBS Commercial Interiors as our next 2025 Rising Stars Honoree.

Hear her interview with 'JR Afternoon's Ryan Ermanni --> https://bit.ly/44lwLiF

07/09/2025

Just an hour of your time may give someone else a lifetime. This summer the American Red Cross Blood Donors need more blood donors, especially those with O+ and O- blood types. Make your appointment to help save lives now: https://rcblood.org/3HTDbN1

07/09/2025

Bridge Michigan reporter Jordyn Hermani told WJR, “The last time we had such a slow start was another time of divided government back in 2007."

Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK LANSING, July 8, 2025 ~ The Michigan Legislature is facing its worst case of gridlock in decades, only passing six bills so far in 2025. With the State House controlled by the Republicans and the Senate controlled by the Democrats, legislative output has slow

07/08/2025

The Michigan State Spartans have hired Jon Palumbo to be the new COO for the Athletic Department. Story here:

Photo: Annie Rice ~ USA TODAY NETWORK EAST LANSING, July 8, 2025 ~ After hiring J Batt from Georgia Tech to be the new Athletic Director, Michigan State Athletics has continued to bolster its staff, bringing in Jon Palumbo to become the university’s new Executive Deputy Athletics Director. Palum