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The Ford Fireworks will return to light up the sky in Downtown Detroit this June.

He and Hendrick are two of the nearly 200 guests who participated in Victory Day, a camp hosted by the EMU football team and Special Olympics of Washtenaw County to teach football to local special-needs children. Eagles Head Coach Chris Creighton started Victory Day at EMU when he was hired in 2014. It consists of his players supervising campers in drills, such as taking handoffs, running through cones, snatching up fumbles and scoring touchdowns. There has been a Victory Day at EMU every year since, except the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This attitude within the EMU football program makes these children feel safe, Haywood said.

MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man has been charged with multiple crimes after he allegedly broke into a relative’s bedroom and fired a shotgun. Matthew Allen Helmer, 36, of Lake City, was arraigned in 84th District Court in Missaukee County on charges of home invasion, assault with a dangerous weapon, possessing a short-barreled shotgun and habitual offender. Helmer allegedly demanded the victim return an amplifier he believed was stolen from him before he pointed the shotgun at a window and fired it. Helmer left the bedroom while the victim got dressed, but then fled the scene, police said. He was arrested this week and lodged in the Missaukee County Jail on sperate charges.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI - A Michigan teen was arrested today for threatening to shoot and kill students at a Texas school, WDIV Local 4 reports. The threat came the day after 21 people - 19 students and two teachers - were killed on Tuesday, May 24, at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. RELATED: Texas school shooting update: At least 21 killed by teen who hinted about attack, showed off weaponsPolice were notified today about a social media post that threatened an unspecified Texas school, the report said. Officers tracked the threat to a Shelby Township address. An 18-year-old Shelby Township resident was identified as the suspect.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- While many Memorial Day events have been canceled the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Washtenaw County is preparing again to observe the holiday honoring fallen soldiers with a variety of parades and other similar events. Memorial Day itself is May 30, but events are happening throughout the weekend to honor the day. Ann ArborThe Glacier Highlands Neighborhood Association is hosting its first Memorial Day parade since the beginning of the pandemic on Monday, May 30. The neighborhood has hosted a Memorial Day event since the 1960s. DexterThe Rotary Club of Dexter is hosting a Memorial Day parade starting at 10 a.m. on May 30.

Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday directed state agencies to “take steps to protect reproductive rights” and to not cooperate with future abortion prosecutions. Per the directive, the state officials must consider how they can protect and increase availability to mental, physical and reproductive health; safeguard people’s health care privacy, including their data; and keep reproductive health care providers safe. In Michigan, abortion access in the absence of Roe could revert to a 1931 law that bans abortion except when the mother’s life is at risk. “Now is the time to use every tool in our toolbox to protect all aspects of reproductive health care,” Whitmer said in a statement. Whitmer filed a lawsuit in April to ask the Michigan Supreme Court to resolve whether the state constitution protects abortion.

A pair of Michigan high school girls basketball players have earned national attention. Flushing’s Sarah Rambus and East Grand Rapids’ Macy Brown have cracked ESPN’s Top 100 players to watch list for the Class of 2023. Joel BissellBrown has verbally committed to the University of Michigan, which is one of seven Big Ten schools to offer the 6-foot guard. Like Rambus, Brown was a Michigan Associated Press Division I All-State First Team selection. Rambus has narrowed her college choice to 10 schools: Michigan, Michigan State, Alabama, West Virginia, Clemson, Maryland, Florida State, Texas A&M, Kentucky and North Carolina.

More than 1,000 high school students have registered to vote ahead of the 2022 elections, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday, as the students take advantage of a state law that allows registration in the year someone turns 18. The registrations are part of Benson’s MI Vote Matters initiative challenging Michigan high schoolers this spring semester to learn about their right to vote and register. The first opportunity for these new Michigan voters to cast ballots will be the Aug. 2 primary election. You can check your registration status and find other helpful information about elections online at the Michigan Voter Information Center website. Through Benson’s MI Vote Matters initiative, newly registered students can have their registration counted toward their school’s participation numbers.

Michigan reported 25,968 new cases of COVID-19 and 139 virus-related deaths over the past week.

The Riverside Arts Center closed a deal with the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority on April 25, exchanging a check for the deed to 76 North Huron St., said William Kinley, one of the organization’s board members and founders of the center in 1995. Read more: Arts center becoming independent from city of Ypsilanti under 8-year purchase agreementThe organization has steadily worked through upgrades to the building, once a Masonic Temple, and the neighboring DTE Energy building it partially occupies. That could begin with expanding the litany of performing arts studio space the center already makes available for community groups to rent, including theater space, dance studios and galleries. The arts center plans to hold some listening sessions to shape plans for the space, said fellow board member Chad Wiebesick. Read more: Riverside Arts Center makes a comeback with residency program after a year without artArt facilities elsewhere have struggled to remain viable over the long-term, but the future is a priority for the center’s leaders.

Summer weather is finally here and that means one thing -- mosquitos are here too.

A federal judge from Detroit and former assistant U.S. attorney has been appointed to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday, May 24, confirmed the nomination of Michigan Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis, in a 49-43 vote. The federal sixth circuit has jurisdiction over Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. “Judge Davis has spent her entire career serving the people of Michigan,” Stabenow said in a statement. Davis previously served as a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, from 2016-19.

COPPER HARBOR, MICH. — Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is kicking off summer with a pair of Memorial Day weekend events for adventure seekers, including the rare opportunity to mountain bike through a historic copper mine. The two events, Ride the Keweenaw and the Back 9 Endurance Race, are meant to celebrate recreating in the Keweenaw’s abundant outdoor beauty, organizers said. “The Keweenaw is a great destination for a Memorial Day weekend trip because there are so many trail systems to discover and explore,” said Nathan Miller, executive director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club. Runners on teams will take turns piling up the distance along a roughly 3.5-mile loop of Back 9 trails, hills, mud, and forest with spectacular views of Brockway Mountain. beach in the Keweenaw Peninsula8 cool spots to find dark sky parks in Michigan12 relaxing VRBO vacation rentals in Traverse CityGear rentals, year-round dining coming to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan metro parks are partnering up with organizations across the area to promote water safety.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is going to offer gender-affirming hormone therapy to transgender and nonbinary adults in Lansing and Marquette health centers. They plan to expand to the rest of the state by the end of 2022.

ANN ARBOR – The Michigan high school girls soccer postseason begins with district openers Wednesday and Thursday. See the opening round schedule for Ann Arbor area teams below. RELATED: Meet the All-SEC girls soccer teams for 2022--WEDNESDAY, MAY 254 p.m. - Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard at Clawson (Division 3)4 p.m. - Monroe St. Mary Catholic at Ann Arbor Greenhills (Division 4)5:00 p.m. - Tecumseh at Chelsea (Division 2)5:00 p.m. - Ypsilanti at Adrian (Division 2)7 p.m. - Temperance Bedford at Saline (Division 1)THURSDAY, MAY 264:30 p.m. – Flat Rock vs. Milan (Division 3)4:30 p.m. - Ypsilanti Arbor Prep at Blissfield (Division 4)5 p.m. - Dexter at Ann Arbor Pioneer (Division 1)5:30 p.m. - Ypsilanti Lincoln at Ann Arbor Huron (Division 1)MORE:Top performers, Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week poll for May 16-21Ann Arbor-area girls soccer district pairingsIf you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters.

BENTON HARBOR, MI – A professional boxing promotion is no longer allowed to host unarmed combat events in Michigan after recently holding unsanctioned fights at a mall, officials said. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or LARA, issued an order of summary suspension against P.U.R.E. Pressure Boxing LLC and its resident agent Ben D. Williams Jr., effective Tuesday, May 24. “Unapproved events endanger fighters and are unacceptable,” said Donald Weatherspoon, chairman of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. Pressure Boxing “knowingly and intentionally promoted an event involving at least 12 contestants” on May 7 without required approvals from the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission.

As the Michigan girls high school soccer postseason kicks off this week, players from the Southeastern Conference have received awards for the efforts they put forth during the regular season. The all-conference teams for the SEC-White and SEC-Red were announced Wednesday afternoon, which highlighted the top players in 2022. Ann Arbor Skyline, Pinckney and Chelsea each led the way with four first-team selections. Skyline won the SEC-Red with a 12-2 league record and Pinckney claimed the SEC-White at 8-0-2. The teams were selected by coaches in the SEC.

Police officers in some cities are being told not to stop drivers for minor infractions.

Parents of infants will be seeing formula back on the shelves sooner than they think.

Michigan Department of Treasury wants to alert those with past-due tax debt to beware of letter scams.

ANTRIM COUNTY, MI -- A 23-year-old Mancelona man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in a home where he was staying earlier this year. Michigan State Police say Levi Kendall was arraigned Tuesday on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a victim under 13, and one count second-degree criminal sexual conduct against a victim under 13. The charges were brought after an investigation was launched in February when police were contacted about an alleged sexual assault. The investigation led to Kendall being arrested and lodged at the Antrim County Jail. READ MORE:MSP arrest 2 suspects in alleged sexual assault of teens in Royal OakShiawassee County sex sting nets 3 arrests, including college track and field coachMichigan man, 82, accused of sexual assault, home invasion after victim offered him waterMichigan man accused of pouring maple syrup into vehicle’s fuel tank

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are joined by Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com to talk about the favorites and other contenders in the Big Ten when it comes to the College Football Playoff race and the Heisman Trophy race in 2022. What does Ohio State need to do to make a playoff run, and is C.J. Is Michigan ready to stay on top, and how much more might the Wolverines get from their skill players? Is Mel Tucker building a long-term playoff contender at Michigan State? Thanks for listening to another episode of The College Football Survivor Show.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has opened the door to abortion opponents who are trying to overturn a recent decision that suspended the state’s long-dormant ban on the procedure.

FLINT, MI – Court proceedings for a woman accused of murdering her 2-month-old baby at a Flint apartment complex in November 2020 remain delayed as officials await the conclusion of her competency evaluation at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. However, the hearing was adjourned until June 21 because attorneys are still awaiting the results of her competency evaluation. Incompetence may be raised at any time during court proceedings by either the court or by a motion filed by one of the parties. Authorities previously said Person murdered her 2-month-old baby at a Flint apartment complex. Flint police previously told the Journal that the child was abused Nov. 11, 2020, at the hands of the mother.

Members of Congress began a House subcommittee hearing Tuesday by accusing north suburban-based Abbott Laboratories of negligence

The University of Michigan has created a task force of faculty and students to prepare for a potential abortion ban in the state should Roe v. Wade be overturned.

Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, is planning a trip to the Michigan island known for its unique methods of transportation – Mackinac Island. Buttigieg will deliver a keynote address Wednesday, June 1, at the Mackinac Policy Conference and is expected to host a joint press conference with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer later in the day.

Police are seeking information about a 40-year-old man last seen on May 9.

WESTLAND, MI – Three high-performance vehicles were stolen Monday night from a Michigan auto shop specializing in superchargers, WDIV Local 4 reports. A 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2016 Chevy Camaro - all heavily modified - were stolen out of locked trailers at Magnuson Superchargers on Executive Drive in Westland, the report said. The vehicles are worth $200,000 to $250,000. Suspects were caught on surveillance cameras stealing catalytic converters and looting a trailer full of tools from neighboring businesses the same night, the reports said. This case is under investigation.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging Michiganders to take precautions to avoid tick bites while spending time outside this summer.

Michigan’s baseball team enters this week’s Big Ten Tournament with its back against the wall. If Michigan can win its first Big Ten Tournament title since 2015, it will qualify for its third straight NCAA Tournament. Game InformationWho: Michigan Wolverines (28-25) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (31-20)Where: Charles Schwab Field (Omaha, Nebraska)When: Wednesday, May 25, 9 p.m. ETHow to WatchTV: Big Ten NetworkStream: Watch & DVR College Basketball Live | fuboTV: Stream live TV with ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN & top channels without cable. Hulu + Live TV | Sling | YouTube TV | fuboTVMORE: Michigan baseball enters Big Ten tourney with its season on the lineWhat makes Michigan’s Clark Elliott an elite hitter, top MLB draft prospect

ROYAL OAK, MI -- An investigation is ongoing and a pair of suspects are in custody after two teenage girls reported being sexually assaulted. After speaking with the girls -- aged 13 and 15 respectively -- police learned the girls had been sexually assaulted. The teens were able to give descriptions of the alleged perpetrators before they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The two suspects were then located and taken into custody without incident. READ MORE:Michigan man, 82, accused of sexual assault, home invasion after victim offered him waterMichigan man accused of pouring maple syrup into vehicle’s fuel tankMan killed in apparent attempted robbery near ATM in Kent County, police say

One thing is clear: Michigan's gun laws are confusing.

The National Rifle Association has long been a powerful lobbying group in Washington D.C., and every time there’s a mass shooting in the U.S. -- which is quite often -- leaders point the finger at the NRA.

The self-proclaimed leader of the white supremacist group “The Base,” who apparently ran a “hate camp” in Michigan for members to prepare to violently overthrow the government, has been sentenced to prison.

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ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan has created a task force dedicated to mitigating the impact across its three campuses if abortion becomes illegal again in Michigan. The task force will focus on maintaining access to abortion and related medical care for students, faculty and staff at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, as well as Michigan Medicine and the University Health Service, university officials said.

LANSING, MI – Two players won $1 million, but there was no winner of the $143 million Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing held on Tuesday, May 24. That means the drawing on Friday, May 27 will be worth $157 million with a cash option of $92.5 million. Mega Millions is played in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery club which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021.

With four of the five great lakes surrounding us, 10,000 inland lakes and ponds, and a 35,000 mile web of rivers, streams, and wetlands, it is important to know the rules of the water road. Here is what we think you need to know if you’re heading out on the boat anytime soon.

The Hub Stadium is now open at 44325 West 12 Mile Road in Novi at Fountain Walk. There’s no shortage of food choices and activities at The Hub Stadium, which features axe throwing, football bowling and a rare curling arena. “It is a great team sport and great for people who like a lot of strategy,” said Todd Gault, curling coach at The Hub Stadium Novi. As you curl for a long time, you’ll get the strategy aspect.”There’s two different types of axe throwing. The Hub Stadium Novi is open from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The medical field prides itself on progress and innovation, yet it uses a more than 150-year-old medical calculation to evaluate healthy body weight. When BMI was first used in the mid-1800s, it allowed physicians to correlate certain health risks with body weight before the development of tools used to more closely measure body fat. That concept led Pivarnik to study the BMI of college-aged athletes and non-athletes in 2007 to determine how accurately BMI could measure an individual’s body fat percentage. For example, Black men and women generally have lower body fat percentages and higher muscle mass compared to white and Hispanic Americans. Similarly, Mason said, Asian populations can have health risks that start at a lower BMI than for other groups.

A man who vanished from a Grand Rapids group home 31 years ago is still missing, and he might be linked to a baseball card collection that was found under an I-96 overpass.

OK2SAY is available across Michigan for public and private schools in the state. Anybody can submit a confidential tip.

Where does Michigan’s up north begin? Take our survey and help us settle the longstanding newsroom debate.

Terrance Williams II took arguably the most important shot of Michigan’s season, and who could blame him? It began with a bang, as Williams scored a then-career-high 15 points off the bench in a win against Buffalo. On Jan. 23 at Indiana, with a pair of Michigan starters in foul trouble, Williams scored 10 important first-half points to spark a key win. Michigan assistant coach Phil Martelli said last month that he expects Williams to take on a bigger role next season. “What is great about Terrance is that he’s a basketball player,” Martelli said.

Winner advances to Caledonia regional vs. Portage Northern district winner. Winner advances to Cedar Springs regional vs. Spring Lake district winner. Winner advances to Williamston regional vs. Otisville-LakeVille district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Laingsburg district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Hemlock district winner.

AAA state that drivers are paying an average of $68 to fill their tanks up.

On Monday, five Michigan Republican candidates for governor failed to file enough nominating signatures that would qualify them for the August primary.

Abbott Laboratories plans to restart production of infant formula at its Michigan facility June 4

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids’ police oversight office is set to more than double in staffing size. The staffing expansion comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on the police department following the killing of Patrick Lyoya by a Grand Rapids police officer. That latest work comes after the April 4 killing of Lyoya, a 26-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo immigrant, by a Grand Rapids police officer. Kellogg Foundation to hire two full-time “justice analysts” for the city’s Office of Oversight and Public Accountability. Kellogg Foundation for helping to ensure that all people feel safe and are safe at all times in Grand Rapids by greatly increasing OPA’s capacity,” Davis said.

ALPENA, MI – A Michigan is accused of committing a strange crime in Northern Michigan. Jeremy Michael Fischer, 42, of Ossineke, was charged with malicious destruction of personal property $1,000 or more, but less than $20,000, after he allegedly dumped maple syrup into a vehicle’s fuel tank. When the woman’s vehicle stopped working shortly after the argument, she suspected the man had done something to it and called troopers from the Michigan State Police Alpena Post. Troopers checked the fuel cap and noticed a sticky substance, having an odor of maple syrup. The vehicle was towed to a local garage and the mechanic confirmed there was a gooey substance in the bottom of the tank that had clogged the fuel pump.

A bank robber believed to have recently hit several banks in southeastern Michigan is suspected of robbing a PNC Bank in the City of Monroe Tuesday.

“This proposal applies to anyone at any age,” said Christen Pollo, spokesperson for Citizens to Support MI Women and Children. The proposed ballot measure does not set a minimum age for the rights it establishes, which include abortion, contraception, sterilization and infertility care. Bursch and Mersino argued that would give minors the right to things that should be held for parental consent. Bursch also argued “abortion care” as stated in the measure is “incredibly broad,” and that it could protect selection based on the fetus’s sex, race or disability. The proposed amendment is not the only effort to protect Michigan abortion rights.

Michigan’s softball program has been a model of consistency under longtime head coach Carol Hutchins, reaching 27 straight NCAA Tournaments. After winning their NCAA regional opener against South Dakota State, they lost two of their next three to host University of Central Florida to get eliminated. On the latest episode of “Wolverine Confidential” podcast, MLive’s Ryan Zuke, Aaron McMann and Andrew Kahn discuss what went wrong for Michigan in the regional round. Plus, Michigan baseball finished fifth in the Big Ten and needs to win the conference tournament this week to qualify for a third straight NCAA Tournament. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Not only did he catch the football, but he darted up field more than 40 yards for a touchdown, outrunning everyone after him. “I mean, he was two weeks off a high-ankle sprain and he was doing that,” Michigan tight ends coach Grant Newsome, a graduate assistant coach at the time, recently recalled. It was offensive line coach (formerly in charge of the tight ends) Sherrone Moore who just a couple of years ago set the expectation high for the Fairfield, Ohio, native. “We have to try and pull him back sometimes, because he just wants to kill everything,” Newsome said. While it wasn’t some astronomical number in terms of production, Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan teams have shown a willingness to utilize the tight ends.

Governor Whitmer stated in a press release the legislation will be instrumental in preventing more deaths.

Michigan is investing $1.5 million to push the state forward as a leader in the semiconductor workforce. “This really is an opportunity for us to build out a pipeline of talent specific to the semiconductor industry,” she said. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan is poised to support the semiconductor industry because of its long history and deep knowledge on the customer end. Today that number has dropped to 12%, according to the 2021 Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) report. The university drew attention from semiconductor manufacturing KLA Corporation which set up its second headquarters in Ann Arbor.

FLINT, MI -- Aaron Gulyas has fulfilled his childhood dream of competing on “Jeopardy,” the legendary television quiz show. The Mott Community College instructor’s episode will air on Friday, May 27. Gulyas is a history instructor at Mott Community College in Flint who has made the audition phase of “Jeopardy” three previous times in 13 years. The history instructor has been at Mott Community College since 2006. Gulyas teaches World History to 1500, World History to Present, American Military History, History of the Holocaust and East Asia 1600 to Present.

PORTAGE, MI -- Pharmaceutical company Pfizer plans to expand its Kalamazoo-area facility to increase manufacturing capabilities for an oral COVID-19 treatment known as Paxlovid. Expansion of the company’s largest manufacturing location is expected to create hundreds of “high-skilled” STEM job, Pfizer announced Tuesday, May 24. Pfizer’s oral COVID treatment, Paxlovid, is available for people 12 and older with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are considered high risk of severe illness. Pfizer plans to unveil its facility expansion plans Monday, June 6, from its location at 7000 Portage Road in Portage. If you have any COVID-19 questions that you’d like answered, please submit them to covidquestions@mlive.com to be considered for future MLive reporting.

Pope Francis is offering his condolences and solidarity to the people of Gaylord, Michigan following a deadly tornado

Last week, Pepsi announced it would be bringing pizza with soda-infused pepperoni to Detroit. Michigan residents who want to try the one-of-a-kind creation will have the opportunity to grab a free slice at Green Lantern Pizza, 4033 W. 12 Mile Rd, in Berkley, from 11 a,m. According to Pepsi, response to the creation was “overwhelmingly positive” during a release event in New York City last week. The topping uses a recipe designed by Pepsi and CIA Consulting that includes a Pepsi Zero Sugar reduction instead of the water typically used in pepperoni preparation. Pepperoni brings a smoky spiciness, and the Pepsi adds a citrusy sweetness,” said David Kamen, Director of Client Experience for CIA Consulting.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is set to meet this week to determine who will appear on the ballot for the 2022 gubernatorial primary election in August after five GOP candidates reportedly failed to submit enough nominating signatures.

Libraries offer a lot more than just books, and there’s even more that’s coming thanks to a huge multi-million-dollar grant.

Get on your bike and enjoy a free community ride to Bløm Meadworks' orchard in Holly, Michigan.

MIDLAND, MI — A Midland man and former state foster care worker is facing numerous felonies after allegedly sexually abusing a client. Michigan State Police troopers launched an investigation, in which they came to believe Ladd H. Perreault, 53, had sexually assaulted the woman. At the time, Perreault was a foster care worker employed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Perreault on May 9 was arraigned in Midland County District Court on two counts of third- and three counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Perreault is to appear for a preliminary examination at 2:15 p.m. on May 31.

This year, the Wolverines (28-25, 12-12) know they need to win the Big Ten Tournament to go dancing. After a 1-6 stretch, the Wolverines won three of their final four games, including taking two of three against a talented Rutgers team that finished second. “We know what we need to do this week in order to extend our season,” Bakich said. Although the Wolverines allowed 31 runs in the three-game series against Rutgers, Bakich said he saw encouraging signs from some of his top pitchers. “I like how our pitchers competed this week,” Bakich said.

YPSILANTI, MI - The Eastern Michigan University golf teams could see new facilities that would support practice ranges and simulators, according to an Ypsilanti Township site plan. The plan, submitted by EMU facility director Scott Storrar in June 2021, includes a 12,000-square-foot player performance center and an addition to the Eagle Crest Golf Course clubhouse, the site plan shows. “We strongly support the significant investment and recommended preliminary site plan approval,” Carlisle said. Most of these authorities provided positive feedback on the preliminary plan, indicating future permit approval. Township Planning Director Jason Iacoangeli recommend the Planning Commission approve the plan on a preliminary basis, contingent on EMU chiseling a final plan with the local authorities.

NEW LOTHROP, MI -- The woman whose restaurant served steaks and cinnamon rolls that drew customers from all around Michigan to this tiny Shiawassee County village has died at 85. Born in New Lothrop, Yott became one of the village’s most recognizable citizens, opening Gracie’s Restaurant in the early 1970s and operating it for more than 20 years. “Everything else we make ...”Yott, whose father Cliff Confer was a cattleman and grocer, was best known for her restaurant’s steaks. Yott’s funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at First United Methodist Church in New Lothrop, where she was a member. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Twin Township Ambulance, New Lothrop Public Schools, or the First United Methodist Church.

Hundreds of soccer teams are convening in Metro Detroit this holiday weekend to compete for the coveted Canton Cup.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI -- Michigan’s largest amusement park is ready to open for the season. The 2022 season will mark the second year for a section of the park focused on entertaining young children. Fan-favorite Funland Farm will be making a comeback for the 2022 season as well, according to park officials. “Our staff is very excited to welcome guests back for our 2022 season,” Camille Jourden-Mark, vice present and general manager, said. For ticket information and operating schedule for Michigan’s Adventure, visit www.miadventure.com.

“This guy needs to go to jail for life,” Pool-Blair continued, gesturing toward Andres. Related: Jury convicts Flint man in fatal hammer attack on stepbrotherAndres was convicted of first-degree murder on April 22, when a Genesee County jury returned a guilty verdict against him. Appearing before Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth A. Kelly Monday, Andres sat still, alone in the jury box with Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies flanking him. An argument on the day of the killing resulted in Andres hitting Bowker in the head four times with a hammer. In court, Andres’ attorney, Clinton Perryman, said that while his client was legally able to go through the court proceedings, he had questions about his health.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation board has approved a request by Farmers Insurance Group to cut its job creation goals from 1,400 positions to 900 positions as part of a modified $48.6 million incentive package. On Tuesday, the MEDC board approved a request by Farmers to reduce its job creations goals to 900 positions by Dec. 31, 2024. Officials with Farmers Insurance and MEDC could not immediately be reached to discuss the modified incentive package and reduced job creation goals. In a memo to the MEDC board, the agency’s staff said Farmers Insurance created 1,000 new jobs by 2017. Now, with the modified incentive agreement approved, Farmers is eligible for up to $26 million in additional tax credits through 2026, according to the MEDC.

Republican candidate Michael Brown on Tuesday dropped out of the race for the next Michigan governor after the state’s elections bureau announced that five GOP contenders failed to file enough valid nominating signatures, and should not qualify to run in the August primary.

The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association will induct the 2021 and 2022 Hall of Fame classes in separate ceremonies in June. He coached at Detroit Murray Wright, Detroit Redford, Detroit Southwestern, Detroit Denby and Muskegon Heights. He has two years as an assistant coach and 24 years as head coach. He has made stops at Detroit Murray-Wright, Detroit Southwestern, Detroit Edwin Denby, Detroit Western International and Detroit College Prep at Northwestern. Tim Wauben served as an assistant coach for 28 years and head coach for one season at East Kentwood before retiring in 2011.

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The Coast Guard has issued a warning that filling up your boat with gas from a roadside gas station could put you in danger out on the water.

An Oakland County woman’s “in it to win it” mentality paid off when she won $100,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Extreme Green instant game online.

New video shows just how powerful the deadly EF-3 tornado in Gaylord was.

Turkey vultures are coming back to Michigan after spending their winter where it’s warmer.

His mother says his soul can’t rest until the truth comes out as the parents of Oxford High School shooting victim Justin Shilling are joining a lawsuit and filing an additional federal lawsuit against Oxford Schools.

Officials confirmed that the Gaylord tornado was an EF-3 with maximum winds of around 150 mph.

The emergence of Jordan Poole has the Golden State Warriors one game away from the NBA Finals after defeating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-103 on Sunday.

Michigan is tracking coronavirus outbreaks in schools across the state.

Michigan has offered hospitalization data, including inpatients, critical care patients and ventilator use for COVID-19 since April 12, 2020.

Here is the forecast for May 23, 2022

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act became law last week and is meant to improve efforts to make sure infants sleep in a safe environment.

Who is ready for Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer?!

Michigan officials are investigating reports of businesses unfairly raising prices of basic goods and services in the aftermath of last week’s tornado in Gaylord.

Michigan’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has created a database of bridge conditions in Michigan, including an interactive map. The interactive map is relatively user friendly, but we thought it might be a good idea to break all the data down for you so you know exactly which pedestrian bridges you might want to avoid.

Sherry remembers May 24, 2009 vividly. She was just about to leave work when her daughter Jennifer called.

Seven Michigan man have been arrested for trying to meet up with young boys and girls for sex, according to police.

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The town of Gaylord is still cleaning up after a tornado devastated the area, killing two and injuring more than 40 others on Friday.

A Troy woman who went missing after work 37 years ago still hasn’t been found.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) created a website to share information about pedestrian bridges.

An EF3 tornado touched down in Gaylord on Friday, killing two and injuring dozens of others.

With more dogs headed outside and into public spaces, it’s important for dog owners in Ann Arbor to make sure their pooch is properly licensed.

Nearly all of the power lost following a deadly tornado that killed two people and flattened parts of a northern Michigan community has been restored, state police said Sunday.

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