Woman gives kids something that made them ‘giggly.’ Now she’ll spend 12 months in a Michigan jail She needed "personal time." We Got This Covered · Feb 28
Why Your Michigan Tax Refund Might Take Longer Than Usual This Year If your Michigan tax refund hasn’t arrived, you’re not alone. Here’s what "pending manual review" means and how to verify your identity if needed. Kiplinger · Feb 28
Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents Police chief accused of caving to Republican demands by reversing decision to fire implicated duo The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Mom of a preemie crochets colorful yarn octopi for tiny tots at Detroit hospital NICU A Michigan mother is making and collecting soft, yarn toys that are being donated to the neonatal intensive care unit at a Detroit hospital The Independent UK · Feb 26
Michigan Homeowners Alert: New Energy Efficiency Mandates May Cost Thousands Owning a home in Michigan means bracing for the elements. In 2026, you must also prepare for new energy regulations. A wave of efficiency updates is moving across the state. These changes impact your household finances significantly. While these goals aim to reduce carbon footprints, the upfront costs often fall… Budget and the Bees · Feb 24
Retail group says it’s time for Michigan to ditch ‘Bottle Bill’ recycling program The system, where consumers get a dime for every bottle or can they return, hasn’t been updated for decades - but it’s baked into the state’s constitution so will be difficult to change The Independent UK · Feb 24
US datacenters face slew of problems amid grassroots protests against AI New constructions delayed or cancelled, raising questions about US’s ability to expand infrastructure to support boom The Guardian - US · Feb 24
Supreme Court’s Michigan pipeline case is about Native rights and fossil fuels, not just technical legal procedure What began as a straightforward question from one water-quality advocate has morphed into a high-stakes battle over an oil pipeline at the highest levels of the U.S. government – with implications that go far beyond the fate of a technical legal conflict. The Conversation · Feb 24
Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps Duke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll The Independent UK · Feb 23
Litigation Breeds Litigation + Follow-Up to Lawsuit Against Pro-Palestinian / Anti-Semitic Protesters Outside Synagogue From Friday's decision by Judge Shalina Kumar (E.D. Mich.) in Susselman v. Attorney Grievance Comm'n (for more on the Sixth… The post Litigation Breeds Litigation + Follow-Up to Lawsuit Against Pro-Palestinian / Anti-Semitic Protesters Outside Synagogue appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Feb 23
Detentions and disappearances: how ICE has driven fear into Michigan’s Arab communities Arab Americans in Dearborn and beyond are being swept up by ICE at places of worship and work, with devastating consequences The Guardian - US · Feb 21
61 dogs rescued from ‘physically revolting’ Michigan house of horrors as dozens of other animals found dead, police say The home was filled with toxic air and garbage, causing rescuers’ eyes and lungs to burn, according to authorities The Independent UK · Feb 19
Purdue Keeps Failing Its Elite Tests, Pushing Title Hopes to the Brink The Boilermakers were the preseason No. 1 team, but after a lopsided loss to the current top squad, Michigan, time is running out to make good on those expectations. Sports Illustrated · Feb 18
Does Light Consist of "Object[s]"? In HAC v. ER, decided in August by the Michigan Court of Appeals (Judges Sima Patel, Michael Riordan, and Brock… The post Does Light Consist of "Object[s]"? appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Feb 17
GOBankingRates · Feb 16 50 Best Small Towns To Retire in 2026 There's something about the Keystone State.
The Guardian - US · Feb 15 Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sank Shipwreck hunter found Lac La Belle steamer, one of ‘most sought-after missing ships’, after nearly 60-year search
Sports Illustrated · Feb 15 UCLA’s Mick Cronin Laments Poor Second-Half Defense in Blowout Loss to No. 2 Michigan The Wolverines will likely be the new AP No. 1 team on Monday.
The Independent UK · Feb 14 The original Epstein? FBI is holding thousands of files on Detroit millionaire and his sinister island Before Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes shocked the world, another wealthy bachelor built his own secret operation on a remote, private island in Lake Michigan. One podcaster tells Andrea Cavallier how he has picked up the cold case - and is trying to expose what authorities failed to do
The Independent UK · Feb 13 ‘Please don’t shoot me’: Missing Wisconsin woman found dead in woods after desperate call to family The body of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena was found in a wooded area of Menominee County, Michigan
GOBankingRates · Feb 13 20 Best Midwest Cities To Live if You Make $150K Salary GOBankingRates ranked the best Midwest cities to live on a $150,000 salary, factoring cost of living, livability, housing and savings potential.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Satanic Temple leader sues for custody of ‘emotional support’ hog Exclusive: Kenneth Mayle says in court filings that ‘no amount of money can compensate for this loss,’ but the animal sanctuary on the other side of the dispute begs to differ
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Michigan Senate candidates tell Washington Democrats: Show some spine Three Senate candidates in Michigan are unified around demand for Democrats to stand their ground on shutdown fight
Roll Call · Feb 11 Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 ‘Outrageous abuse of power’: Sen. Mark Kelly rebukes Trump admin’s reported push for criminal charges over ‘illegal orders’ video At the urging of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, the DOJ had reportedly opened an investigation into the video featuring Kelly, as well as Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin and four other Democratic lawmakers
The Times of India · Feb 10 'Positive conversation': Carney calls Donald Trump after president threatened to block Gordie Howe International Bridge opening Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with US President Donald Trump regarding the Gordie Howe International Bridge, after Trump threatened to block its opening. Carney clarified that Canada fully funded the bridge, which is jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, despite Trump's claims of insufficient U.S. content.