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The Morning Sun

Wednesday, May 6th 2026

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The ‘Wright’ Way: 400 wins built on consistency at Chippewa Hills

As the Warriors secured their 13th win on the season in a 1-0 win over Gladwin, Wright recorded his 400th career victory.

Chippewa Hill's head coach, Ben Wright, achieved his 400th career win, showcasing the strength of a consistent program tradition. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

FILE: Tittabawassee River in Midland. (Stephen Frye / MediaNews Group)

Police identify Midland kayaker found dead under Dow Dam

Workers observe a tower where Pano AI cameras are installed for detecting wildfires Monday, April 20, 2026, in Aurora, Colo. (AP photo/Brittany Peterson)

States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection

Sunset in Mt. Pleasant. FILE (Stephen Frye / MediaNews Group)

Mid-Michigan weather: Cool week ahead with some chances for rain

Baseball player

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal placed on injured list, will undergo surgery

Latest Headlines

Michigan Democrats renew push to recognize ethnic, religious holidays

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Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

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Mt. Pleasant’s Farmer’s Market is back, bringing fresh food to the city and adding an evening option

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Michigan gas prices jump up 85 cents in one week

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Column: Without stigma, mental health care becomes simply health care

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American farmers shun USDA surveys as trust in data erodes

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A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots music

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Police identify Midland kayaker found dead under Dow Dam
Police identify Midland kayaker found dead under Dow Dam
Two Midland residents charged with alleged armed robbery of Mt. Pleasant man
Two Midland residents charged with alleged armed robbery of Mt. Pleasant man
Northern Michigan wildfires force residents to evacuate
Northern Michigan wildfires force residents to evacuate
Mt. Pleasant’s Farmer’s Market is back, bringing fresh food to the city and adding an evening option
Mt. Pleasant's Farmer's Market is back, bringing fresh food to the city and adding an evening option
Mom of missing NY autistic boy still won’t talk, has meltdown in court
Mom of missing NY autistic boy still won’t talk, has meltdown in court
How Republicans came to embrace psychedelic drugs
How Republicans came to embrace psychedelic drugs
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Sacred Heart, St. Louis move up in D4 MHSSCA softball rankings
Sacred Heart, St. Louis move up in D4 MHSSCA softball rankings
Chicago homicides in 2026: 130 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Chicago homicides in 2026: 130 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Detroit Pistons announce extension with coach J.B. Bickerstaff
Detroit Pistons announce extension with coach J.B. Bickerstaff

High School Sports

St. Louis' Paige Luneack at the plate. (SHAWN ROBINSON-MediaNews Group)

Sacred Heart, St. Louis move up in D4 MHSSCA softball rankings

Statewide softball rankings from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association, as of May 5, 2026.

Weekend roundup: Tournament titles, big performances headline busy weekend
Morning Sun area softball power rankings – week 2
Morning Sun area baseball power rankings – week 2

Local News

FILE: Philip Anderson looks at a dry ditch that usually transports water for stock and irrigation, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Walden, Colo. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)

More than 60 percent of U.S. is covered by drought as impacts worsen

Drought conditions are expected to continue into summer across the Intermountain West and Plains, according to the latest drought outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that goes through July. The agency also highlighted a likely expansion of drought...

Two Midland residents charged with alleged armed robbery of Mt. Pleasant man
2026 Dick Enberg Golf Classic to tee off Aug. 9
CMU deepens partnership with local United Way

Entertainment

FILE – A picketer carries a sign on the picket line outside Netflix on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown

The deal must be approved by the board of SAG-AFTRA and ratified by members.

Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him
A real WKRP radio comes to Cincinnati, decades after the sitcom about a fictional station
Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

Photos

Photos: ‘No Kings’ protests held to rally against Trump administration

The third round of “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s administration is happening Saturday across the U.S., with Minnesota hosting the flagship rally in St. Paul.
Photos: Thousands across Bay Area join nationwide “No Kings Day” protest
San Jose is clearing its last large homeless encampment. Not everyone wants what comes next
Still skating at 87: Inside a Bay Area hockey league where age doesn’t stop the game
‘Women are the backbone of everything’: Marking International Women’s Day, protesters push against war, ICE
Winter rains turn Death Valley National Park into fields of golden blooms
Nine skiers missing after large avalanche in Sierra Nevada mountains

Photos from the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony
FKA twigs, Addison Rae and others embrace playful, daring fashion on Grammys red carpet
Here are the top 10 films of 2025, in a bizarre year for movies
Photos of the FIFA World Cup draw for the 2026 soccer tournament
Photos: Pups take to the waves at World Dog Surfing Championships

Crime and Public Safety

The Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office is evacuating residents on Camp 10 Road in Mio due to dangerous wildfires. This image taken by Scott Marshall shows smoke billowing across Mapres Road, a mile north of M-72, in Luzerne on Monday afternoon. (Scott Marshall/mlive.com/TNS)

Northern Michigan wildfires force residents to evacuate

“Residents in this area are urged to leave immediately and seek safe shelter,” the sheriff’s...

Chicago homicides in 2026: Here’s how the numbers compares with previous years
Louisiana exoneree’s first day as elected clerk gets messy after court intervenes
United Airlines flight landing at Newark airport hits light pole, truck on NJ turnpike

Opinion

Don Negus

Column: Through the past brightly, May 2

If you have become tired of listening to me prattle on about how professional, how...

Signs of economic instability emerge in one of Michigan’s wealthiest counties
Guest column: Here’s a real path to ending the war with Iran
Column: Unmasking Jocelyn Benson’s SPLC

Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cade Cunningham scores 23, Tobias Harris has 20 to help Pistons beat Cavs 111-101 in Game 1

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the...

Rafaela homers and drives in four runs as the Red Sox rout the Tigers 10-3
Why Terrion Arnold benefits from Lions’ draft selections
NFL analyst explains why Jack Campbell benefitted from Lions decision

Michigan News

Eastpointe animal control officer Ashley Sanchez with a Yorkie who had just gotten a free mircochip at a previous event in 2025. (MACOMB DAILY FILE PHOTO)

Metro Detroit city is first in state with mandatory microchipping for pets

“No matter how great of a pet owner you are, unexpected things can happen,” said...

Mt. Pleasant faces increasing housing gap despite lower-than-average rent
More Michigan youngsters are in public preschool. Does that boost test scores?
Several factors make Michigan an elite fishing state, but one is ‘unmatched’

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Things To Do

The 1932 Bixby Bridge, with its elegant arch design, is one of the most photographed landmarks in Big Sur. (The Press Democrat)

9 ways to experience Big Sur now that Highway 1 is fully open

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