DETROIT (MLive.com) — In-person sports betting in Michigan will officially open at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. The Michigan Gaming Control Board – which oversees regulations for MGM Grand, MotorCity and Greektown casinos — gave final approval Tuesday at its public meeting for the three Detroit casinos to begin onsite […]
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Voter turnout was strong for Michigan’s presidential primary
LANSING — Turnout was high for Michigan’s presidential primary Tuesday, especially considering that the only competitive race was on the Democratic side of the ballot. Close to 2.3 million Michigan residents cast ballots, or more than 29% of the 7.7 million registered voters, according to unofficial results. That places the presidential […]
The Fenlon Brothers: Family, Patriots
There’s a Northern Michigan family you may have never heard of, but you should know them. Seven Cheboygan brothers joined the military during World War II, risking so much for our freedom. And now there’s an effort to recognize their service. In this Special Report, Kevin Essebaggers and Corey Adkins […]
Michigan Special Olympics cancel ALL activities due to concerns of COVID-19
Due to concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus, and from the guidance of Special Olympics International, Special Olympics Michigan has made the difficult decision to suspend all sport, training and competition activities involving all athletes through March 31, 2020, at which time the situation will be reevaluated. This […]
Michigan reports first two coronavirus cases, in Wayne and Oakland counties
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency late Tuesday after confirming Michigan’s first two cases of the new coronavirus, an infectious disease first found in China and now spreading through the United States. An Oakland County woman with a recent history of international travel and a Wayne […]
Gay couple working in Michigan prison sue over discrimination
LANSING — Two female corrections officers who are gay partners are suing the Michigan Department of Corrections for discrimination in a case that could test the scope of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. For years, Officer Michelle Wood was taunted and called demeaning and homophobic names, denied promotion, and subjected to a series of discriminatory and […]
Enbridge secures contractors for design, construction of Line 5 tunnel
Lansing (Detroit News)— Enbridge has secured key contracts to design and construct a $500 million tunnel to keep the Line 5 oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, developments that advance the project despite litigation to close the dual pipelines. The state authority overseeing the project will meet Friday for the first time in 15 months […]
Michigan primary 2020: Expect heavy turnout, long wait for winner
The nation will watch Tuesday to see whether Bernie Sanders can mount a comeback by winning the Democratic primary in Michigan, a crucial swing state. Buckle in for a long wait. Results will come later than usual, as local clerks juggle a surge in absentee ballots, Secretary of State Jocelyn […]
Art Van Going Out Of Business: Liquidation Sales To Start Friday
UPDATE: Below is a statement from Erickson Furniture, owners of the local Art Van Furniture store: Art Van Furniture of Sault Ste Marie is a locally and family owned and operated home furnishings store, proudly located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. The business is owned by Erickson’s. Contrary to many […]
As Michigan battle rages on Line 5, Enbridge quietly buys land for tunnel
WAWATAM TOWNSHIP—As court battles persist over Enbridge Energy Inc.’s plan to build an underground tunnel for its Line 5 oil pipeline, Enbridge is quietly shelling out millions for modest properties on the south shore of the Straits of Mackinac. According to local property records, an Enbridge subsidiary has scooped up 16 […]