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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Frank Kelley, the state’s attorney general from 1961-98 and perhaps the most popular politician in Michigan history, died Friday night at the age of 96. Mr. Kelley’s health had started to decline in recent months, his friend and longtime spokesperson Chris De Witt said. Mr. Kelley was appointed attorney general […]
TAYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Two teenagers have discovered a human foot while fishing in Saginaw County. The Saginaw News reports Thursday that the foot was found Feb. 26 along the banks of the Flint River in Taymouth Township. Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel says it has been sent to […]
LANSING — Gretchen Whitmer stood on the floor of the Michigan Senate in 2013 and unloaded on a governor she claimed was operating in a “cloud of secrecy.” Serving as Senate minority leader at the time, Whitmer lambasted then-Gov. Rick Snyder for convening a private “skunk works” commission to develop […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today a major expansion in eligibility for Michigan residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Starting March 8, those 50 and older “with medical conditions or disabilities and caregiver family members and guardians who care for children with special health care needs,” can receive the vaccine, a statement […]
The former director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will receive more than $155,000 in exchange for “releasing all claims against” the state, according to a separation agreement provided to the Free Press. The agreement states the money provided to Robert Gordon constitutes nine months of pay […]
reach their cookie goals during a challenging Girl Scout Cookie Season. This year, girls are flexing their entrepreneurial and leadership skills even more as they come up with innovative Girl-led sales methods. From running virtual cookie booths on social media to setting up drive-thru locations to facilitating orders that ship […]
Lansing, Mich. (AP) — Those working the late shift could catch last call and bars could pocket extra sales after missing out heavily during coronavirus restrictions under legislation under consideration in Michigan that would allow alcohol sales at bars and restaurants until 4 a.m. Bill sponsor Rep. Ryan Berman testified […]
Corizon’s time as the health care provider for the Department of Corrections might be coming to an end after the Department of Technology, Management and Budget recommended another company for the role. Documents from DTMB indicate the recommendation has gone to Grand Prairie Health Services, and the contract has been […]
Attorney General Dana Nessel this afternoon announced that two men have been charged for threats made to public officials both in early 2021 and last year. Daniel Thompson, 62, is charged with three counts of malicious use of service provided by a telecommunications service provider which is a six-month misdemeanor […]
The Michigan Department of State hopes to shorten time it takes to renew your driver’s license or state ID starting in March by upgrading its online offerings and self-service stations. It may cost you a few dollars more. But if you hate long waits, it might be worth it. The upgrade, the department said, will […]