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05/09/2026 · Roscommon

DNR Warns of Extreme Wildfire Risk in Northern Michigan

With dry conditions persisting in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, the Michigan DNR has limited burn permits and urged caution around campfires. Officials cite over two weeks without significant rain, heightening fire dangers amid downed wood from last year's ice storm. Nine out of 10 wildfires in the state are human-caused, making vigilance critical this spring.

05/04/2026

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Business

Grand Rapids Towers to Reshape Skyline with $800M Riverfront Boom

Construction on three towering developments along the Grand River signals surging investor faith in Grand Rapids' downtown revival. Backed by DeVos and Van Andel families, the $800 million project promises over 1 million square feet of offices, luxury residences and hotel space. As West Michigan's commercial hub heats up, these high-rises could redefine the city's skyline by 2029.

05/04/2026

Sports

Michigan Gains Commitment from Quarterback Kamden Lopati

Kamden Lopati, a four-star quarterback, has committed to the University of Michigan. The commitment follows Lopati's recent decommitment from the University of Illinois. Sources confirmed the news on Tuesday.

05/05/2026

Sports

ESPN Mock Draft: Pistons Projected to Select Bennett Stirtz

ESPN's latest NBA mock draft projects the Detroit Pistons to select Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz with the 21st overall pick. The mock draft also includes multiple players with Michigan ties.

05/05/2026

Business

U.P. Tourism Surges as Michigan Rebounds from Recession

The Upper Peninsula is experiencing record-breaking visitor numbers as travelers return to Michigan's premier natural attractions. State tourism officials attribute the surge to post-recession travel demand and ongoing improvements to state parks and recreational sites across the region.

05/04/2026

Business

Ford's $500M Sterling Heights Expansion to Add 1,200 MI Jobs

Ford Motor Co. is pouring $500 million into its Macomb Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, promising 1,200 new jobs for next-generation F-150 production. The investment bolsters Michigan's auto heartland amid electric vehicle shifts. Local leaders hail it as a win for Macomb County families.

05/04/2026