The Latest Breaking News from Michigan

Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claps back at JD Vance’s latest insult

Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed has responded to at Vice President JD Vance’s latest insult amid the heated Senate race in Michigan.

The Independent UK · Oct 16

‘Scrappy’ conference chair helped shape GOP midterm message

Few House lawmakers have risen through party leadership ranks as fast as GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain. Now comes the toughest political challenge she’s faced in her short time in office: helping maintain Republicans’ tenuous grasp on the majority. The third-term Michigan Republican, who took just four years to secure…

Roll Call · Oct 16

Judge upholds solar deal on 562.8 acres, keeping $330M project in play

A legal battle over farmland in western Michigan has ended with a ruling that could keep a major solar development moving. For the Smallegan family, however, the decision means hundreds of acres tied to their agricultural land will remain under agreements with renewable energy developer RWE, bringing a long-running dispute…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Michigan woman seeks $250 refund after $350 deep clean, claiming poor service and a missed re-clean

Michigan woman Kimberly Kemper is seeking a $250 refund after paying $350 for a deep clean. She says dishes, walls and baseboards were left dirty and the cleaner failed to return for a promised re-clean. Business owner Cecilia Bodart offered a $100 refund, apologised for poor communication and maintained the…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Rogers on Iran: "We'll Find Out" — With Michigan's Senate Seat on the Line

Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers won't call Trump's Iran war a mistake. Here's what that means with 19 days left before November 3.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Exclusive: ‘I’ve seen this movie before’: A Michigan-raised ex-Tesla exec raises $45 million to break China’s grip on batteries

"We will not be able to out-China China,” Holyvolt COO Steven Prast told Fortune. “They’re the world champions at being China.”

Fortune · Oct 15

The Best Places to Retire in 2026 Aren’t All Where You’d Expect

When you picture retirement, you probably imagine sunny Florida beaches, Arizona golf courses, or a quiet coastal community. But the latest rankings of America’s best...

Saving Advice · Oct 14

5 people have been found dead near a river trail in Michigan, sparking serial killer fears

All five victims were unhoused men attacked overnight while lying down along the same one-mile stretch of the Lansing River Trail

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Midterms 2026 Turn Real: Early Ballots Flow as Forecasters Give Dems 83% House Odds

Iowa and Georgia launched early voting this week with three weeks to go. Forecasters now give Democrats 83% odds in the House and 61% in the Senate.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?

Communities in Michigan are investing heavily in river restoration projects, hoping for environmental and economic benefits

The Independent UK · Oct 14