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50-Year-Old Bay City Man Found Partially Submerged in Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township
A 50-year-old Bay City man was found partially submerged in the Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township on Thursday afternoon. The Saginaw County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine cause of death.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Ex-Treasurer Sherine Miller Returns to Ballot After Contentious Exit From Kalamazoo Township
Former Kalamazoo Township Treasurer Sherine Miller has filed to run for the same position she vacated after a contentious dispute with the township board. Township officials say she cannot be her own successor, but county clerks say there is nothing in election law preventing her from running.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - government
Bangor Township Residents Vote on $9.3M Fire Station Bond That Would Replace Over 50-Year-Old Station
Bangor Township residents will vote on a $9.28 million bond to replace a fire station built in 1963 with a modern facility that would cost taxpayers about $75 annually per household.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Won't Appeal Dismissal of Charges Against Shelby Township Clerk Accused of Being a 'False Elector'
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel declined to appeal dismissal of felony charges against Stan Grot, Shelby Township Clerk accused of being a false elector in 2020, allowing him to resume election administration duties after three years of being barred from office.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - crime
Woman Arrested After Early Morning Shooting in Oshtemo Township Apartment Leaves Man With Non-Life-Threatening Wound
A 41-year-old woman is in custody after a shooting at an Oshtemo Township apartment building left a 31-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg early Saturday morning.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Muskegon Township Supervisor Jennifer Hodges Opposes State Zoning Preemption Bills
Muskegon Township supervisor Jennifer Hodges and other local officials oppose state zoning preemption bills that would override local authority on housing and development decisions.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Nearly 300 Residents Evacuated After Wildwood Off Main Apartment Complex Condemned in Kalamazoo Township
Nearly 300 residents at the Wildwood Off Main apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township were condemned Thursday after officials found the building unsafe under state property maintenance codes. Orange warning signs were posted on doors throughout the complex.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - business
Simpatico Coffee closes one location, opens another in Holland Township
Local coffee shop Simpatico has closed one location and opened another in Holland Township, with founder Alex Fink calling the new building a love letter to the community.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Saginaw Township Voters Reject $94.2M School Bond Proposal Amidst Heated Debate
Saginaw Township voters rejected a $94.2 million school bond proposal amid heated social media debates. The scaled-back request focused on essential safety and infrastructure improvements after previous proposals totaling nearly $400 million were rejected by voters.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Four Grand Blanc Township Firefighters Sue Over Alleged Retaliation Following Chief Support
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters filed a federal lawsuit claiming retaliation for publicly supporting Fire Chief Jamie Jent after a deadly church attack. The plaintiffs allege their First Amendment rights were violated when Superintendent Dennis Liimatta changed hiring procedures.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
University of Michigan's $1.2 Billion Nuclear Research Center Faces Fierce Local Opposition in Ypsilanti Township
The University of Michigan's proposed $1.2 billion research center for energy and national security, including nuclear weapons development, faces fierce local opposition in Ypsilanti Township over security concerns and accusations of targeting a marginalized community.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Detroit Region: Whitmer Breaks Ground on $16 Billion AI Data Center as Critics Call It a Betrayal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke ground on a $16 billion AI data center in Saline Township alongside OpenAI and Oracle executives. Critics say the project strains local resources and offers few permanent jobs. The facility is part of the $500 billion Stargate Project.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Kalamazoo County Families to Receive $7,500 in Cash Benefits Through Expanded Rx Kids Program
Rx Kids cash prescription program expands to Galesburg, Oshtemo, and Wakeshma Townships starting June 1. Eligible Kalamazoo County families will receive $7,500 in cash benefits through the state-funded maternal health program.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - police
Two Men Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Fatal Crash on US-127 Near I-96 in Holt
Two Holt men and a driver hospitalized in critical condition after a fatal crash on US-127 near I-96 in Holt Township early Sunday morning.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan MPSC Rejects Attorney General's Push to Review Secret Data Center Contracts as Google Secures Deal
Michigan's MPSC rejected Attorney General Dana Nessel's attempts to review secretive data center contracts, while Google struck a deal with DTE Energy for a potential 1-gigawatt facility in Van Buren Township. Meanwhile, Ypsilanti Township formally opposes a University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory supercomputing facility.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Body Found Partially Submerged in Saginaw River Near Crow Island State Game Area
A 50-year-old Bay City man was found dead in the Saginaw River near Crow Island State Game Area. The Saginaw County Sheriff's Office said foul play is not believed to be a factor.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
American Center for Mobility Faces $35 Million Debt Repayment Demand From Michigan
Michigan is demanding annual payments of $1.62 million from the American Center for Mobility, a nonprofit self-driving auto test facility. The state has invested $35 million in the facility and wants repayment, but advocates say the nonprofit was never meant to repay startup costs.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Kalamazoo County Gets Rx Kids Cash Assistance as State Budget Leaves Program’s Future Uncertain
Rx Kids, a state-funded cash assistance program for new parents, expanded Monday into Galesburg, Oshtemo Township, and Wakeshma Township. But the Michigan Legislature has not yet finalized the budget that would secure the program's long-term state financing.
5d ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Pontiac Road Construction to Close Northbound Pontiac Trail Through Mid-November
Northbound Pontiac Trail will close through mid-November for $11 million reconstruction project in Lyon Township, with detour route established for drivers.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
DTE Promises Rate Freeze Through 2028 But Ties Deal to Data Center Approval and Current Rate Hike
DTE Energy promises to freeze electric rates through 2028 but ties the deal to approval of its current rate increase and the successful launch of a Saline Township data center, prompting criticism from Attorney General Dana Nessel who called it a ransom note.
April 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Solar Farm Pushback: Rural Communities Challenge State Approval Process as EDF Project Advances in Genesee County
Residents in northern Genesee County are gathering to fight a 2,021-acre solar project proposed by EDF Renewables, part of a broader trend of opposition to large-scale solar farms across Michigan as state law shifts approval power from local townships to the MPSC.
April 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Regulators Reject Attorney General's Challenge to DTE Data Center Power Contracts
Michigan Public Service Commission rejects Attorney General Dana Nessel's petition to review confidential DTE Energy contracts for Oracle's Saline Township data center, leaving in place agreements that include 332 megawatts of battery storage serving the facility.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Approves 1,332 MW Battery Storage Projects, Including $16B Oracle Data Center Power
Michigan Public Service Commission approves 1,332 MW of battery energy storage projects, including 332 MW to support Oracle's 1,383 MW data center in Saline Township, bringing DTE Electric's total storage capacity to 2,606 MW.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
University of Michigan Research Center Faces Fierce Local Opposition Over Safety Concerns and Site Location
Ypsilanti Township unanimously opposes University of Michigan's proposed $1.2 billion research center, citing terrorism risks, misleading communications, and concerns over site selection in a marginalized community.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources