05/17/2026

Muskegon Heights Rejoins Crime Task Force After String of Shootings

Muskegon Heights rejoins a regional crime task force as it confronts a recent spike in shootings and homicides. Police say community cooperation is critical to solving cases.

May 17

Michigan's two largest utilities fail reliability test, state orders overhaul

May 17

Michigan housing bills face local government revolt over zoning power

May 17

Two 'Swatting' Calls Target Michigan Elections Chief Benson's Detroit Home

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's Detroit home was targeted by two swatting calls within 48 hours in August. The bogus emergency reports prompted armed police responses and follow years of harassment targeting the state's top election official.

May 17

Oklahoma State Football Roster Overhauled with Transfer Additions

Oklahoma State's football program experienced substantial roster changes, integrating numerous transfers, including a quarterback and multiple players who followed Coach Eric Morris from North Texas. The revamped team aims to improve their competitive standing.

May 17

Broncos Aim to Bolster Tight End Production with Youth and Veteran Mix

May 17

Expert's Preakness Stakes Picks Revealed; Golden Tempo Withdraws

May 17

Cowboys Decline George Pickens Extension; Steelers Pursue Other Options at Quarterback

May 17

Corewell opens $85M orthopedic center in Grand Rapids

Corewell Health opened an $85 million orthopedic center in Grand Rapids consolidating specialty clinics, therapy, urgent care and sports medicine on a single campus.

May 17

Outside Coffee Co. closes Grand Rapids café after 6 years

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Register of Deeds Warns Charlevoix County Homeowners About Real Estate Liens

The Charlevoix County Register of Deeds warns homeowners about real estate agreements that create 40-year liens on properties, potentially blocking refinancing and property transfers.

May 17

2026 World Cup: Predicted Starting Lineups for Major Contenders

May 17

NFL Announces 2026 International Games, Seahawks to Open Season

May 17

Eagles Soar Past Commanders, 34-24

May 17

Wild Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3

May 17