Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks will join her ticket as the candidate for lieutenant governor, setting up a November contest that will feature two prominent legislative figures as running mates.
Grand Rapids native and NBA All-Star Devin Booker and Nike have announced the Book 2, a four-sneaker collection inspired by Booker’s vintage Chevrolet Impalas and his longtime connection to classic cars.
Rising Michigan-based prospects Sardius Simmons, Husam Al Mashhadi, Jasmine Hampton, Lance Smith and Savannah Tini return to the ring on Aug. 29 in undercard bouts at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre.
‘Nothing says change like the last two senators trying to pick the next one,’ a spokesperson for El-Sayed’s campaign said Monday.
Two Democratic candidates vying for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat faced off in a spirited debate, clashing over inflation, foreign policy, immigration and campaign finance during night one of Debate Week at Wood TV studios in Grand Rapids.
The highly anticipated rematch between Michigan native Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely as promoters work through a series of legal disputes, contract issues, and scheduling conflicts.
Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan delivered a near-shutout unanimous decision win over Rodolfo Bustamante as he retained his WBO NABO Lightweight Title in his hometown on June 14.
Grand Rapids native Joshua “JJ” Pagan’s NABO title defense against against Rodolofo Bustamante Salazar streams live on boxing streaming service, DAZN on June 14 at 5 p.m.
Grand Rapids native and WBO NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua “JJ” Pagan came face-to-face with Rodolfo Bustamante Salazar during a media workout ahead of their bout set for June 14.
Grand Rapids native and WBO NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua “JJ” Pagan will make his second title defense against Mexico’s Rodolfo Bustamante Salazar on June 14 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
Ann Arbor native and 14-time national amateur champion Jasmine Hampton is continuing her fast rise in the professional boxing ranks, stepping into the ring for her third pro fight June 14 in Grand Rapids.
A Grand Rapids man faces life in prison after being convicted of trafficking nearly 3 lbs of cocaine hidden in school supplies.
A 32-year-old man was seriously injured after crashing a truck into a Grand Rapids church when he became distracted by a tablet while driving.
WBC International and WBA Continental Featherweight Champion Shannel “The Sniper” Butler of Philadelphia has signed to Claressa Shields’ promotional company.
Grand Rapids native and WBO NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua “JJ” Pagan will make his second title defense against Mexico’s Rodolfo Bustamante Salazar on June 14 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
The 2018 West Michigan Woman of the Year will spend more than five years in federal prison for her role in a fraud scheme that stole more than $1 million meant for vulnerable school children.
In late October 2025, a Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper from the Traverse City Post responded to a complaint about counterfeit $10 bills passed at a Dollar General store on Reynolds Road in Benzie County.
A former Michigan orthodontist will spend the rest of his life in federal prison for sexually exploiting children.
Grand Rapids native and NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua Pagan defeated Bryan Jimenez by unanimous decision in his first hometown fight, stamping his name as a formidable contender in the division.
Grand Rapids native Joshua “JJ” Pagan (14-0, 5 KO’s) and Bryan Jimenez of Nicaragua (18-2, 10 KO’s) successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated showdown on Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids.
Undefeated lightweight Joshua “JJ” Pagan will defend his NABO lightweight title for the first time on Feb. 10 against Brian Jimenez in a hometown bout at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.
A woman convicted of posing as a nurse in Michigan left and got nursing jobs in two other states, officials said.
A 51-year-old woman from outside Grand Rapids will spend years in federal prison for repeatedly posing as a licensed nurse.
French-born Canadian Caroline Veyre, fighting in Michigan for the fourth straight time, will face Delfine Persoon for the vacant WBC World Super Featherweight title in a co-main event leading up to the Joshua Pagan vs. Bryan Jimenez main event on Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids.
You can watch the Great Lakes Invitational live on Local 4+ as Michigan Tech takes on Miami (Ohio) in Sunday’s semifinal round.
You can watch the Great Lakes Invitational live on Local 4+ as Michigan State takes on Ferris State in Sunday’s semifinal round.
Grand Rapids native and undefeated lightweight star Joshua “JJ” Pagan will defend his NABO Lightweight Title in his hometown on Jan. 22 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report detailing sexual abuse and misconduct allegations against 51 priests in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Detroit ranked seventh among the top U.S. cities battling rodent infestations, alongside Flint at 42nd and Grand Rapids at 25th on the list of the nation’s “rattiest” cities.
Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan overcame his toughest battle to stop power-punching Maliek Montgomery by TKO in nine brutal rounds to capture the NABO Lightweight Title.
Grand Rapids’ undefeated rising star Joshua “Double J” Pagan will headline Salita Promotions’ ‘Big Time Boxing’ event on Oct. 23 in Puerto Rico.
Spirit Halloween is switching gears from spooky to seasonal, turning some of its Halloween stores into Christmas shops just in time for the holidays.
The venue for the fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis, a former boxing protege of Grand Rapids native Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Jake Paul has been relocated from Atlanta to Miami.
Terence Crawford joins a Michigander as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Terence Crawford joins Michigander Claressa Shields as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Rising prospect and Grand Rapids native Joshua James Pagan will headline a boxing event in Puerto Rico on Oct. 23 as part of Salita Promotions’ ‘Big Time Boxing’ series.
It’s fight week for what many are calling “The fight of the century,” as Terence “Bud” Crawford will take on Saúl Canelo Álvarez for the chance to become the greatest of this generation.
There’s a big fight feel in the air during fight week of the “Once in a lifetime” bout between Terence “Bud” Crawford and Saul “Canelo” Álvarez.
For decades, Michigan’s story was one of population loss. Families left, young people didn’t return, and cities struggled to recover. However, the narrative is now changing.
Michigan school districts are grappling with financial uncertainty as Democratic and Republican leaders in Lansing remain deadlocked over the state education budget, weeks after missing the crucial July 1 deadline.
Terence Crawford opened up about his mindset, legacy, and upcoming fight against Canelo Álvarez during an interview on a show hosted by a University of Michigan alumnus.
Lakefront property in one Michigan community has disappeared and a city beach has been drained after a potential dam failure caused the DNR to lower water levels by several feet.
During the investigation, law enforcement seized roughly 40 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine, properties used to facilitate drug trafficking and nearly $325,000 worth of jewelry.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
The family of the man killed by an former Grand Rapids police officer said they are heartbroken there will not be any criminal responsibility for their son’s death.
The parents of Patrick Lyoya voiced their deep anguish after Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced last week he would not retry former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr in their son’s death.
A Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop will not face a second murder trial.
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
The family of Patrick Lyoya held a press conference Thursday morning following a judge declaring a mistrial in the case of the former police officer who shot and killed him in 2022.
The prosecutor and defense attorney in the case of the ex-officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in 2022 spoke out Thursday following a judge declaring a mistrial.
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the second-degree murder trial of a Michigan police officer who shot a Black man following a traffic stop in 2022.
The jury was not able to reach a verdict in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya.
Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Jury deliberations began Monday afternoon after the prosecution and defense delivered their closing arguments in the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
The defense has rested their case on day six of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
Christopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoya’s death, took the stand Friday morning.
A Michigan police officer who killed a man with a shot to the back of the head is testifying in his own defense at his second-degree murder trial.
Christopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoya’s death takes the stand Friday morning.
A Macomb County man is critically injured following a crash after the driver of the car he was in swerved to avoid a deer.
Another Grand Rapids police captain was called to testify in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who is charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya.
During the former Grand Rapids officer's trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, the judge read a question from a juror about when deadly force is appropriate. Here's what a police captain answered.