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1890s recession gave us this stand of massive white pine trees in Northern Michigan
Life
1890s recession gave us this stand of massive white pine trees in Northern Michigan
Hartwick Pines State Park is home to the largest remaining stand of old growth pine trees in the Lower Peninsula.
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    Babysitter cleared of murder charges in Frankenmuth toddler case
    Saginaw and Bay City News
    Babysitter cleared of murder charges in Frankenmuth toddler case
    Tyler Crockett, 34, was acquitted of felony murder and child abuse charges in the death of 17-month-old Ellie Ann Daniels, whom he was babysitting in ...
    Jennifer Eberbach
    ‘Move to Canada?’ Some in Washtenaw County brace for growing clash with ICE
    Ann Arbor
    ‘Move to Canada?’ Some in Washtenaw County brace for growing clash with ICE
    In the hours and days after four people were suddently detained by immigration authorities in Ypsilanti last week, residents, advocates and elected ...
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    Dusty May soaks up pregame moment at MSU: ‘No way was I ducking and running’
    Wolverines
    Dusty May soaks up pregame moment at MSU: ‘No way was I ducking and running’
    MSU students directed boos and expletive-filled chants at the Michigan coach pregame, setting the tone for a wild night in East Lansing.
    Aaron McMann
    Key conference clashes headline Grand Rapids-area girls prep hoops for Jan. 30
    High School Sports
    Key conference clashes headline Grand Rapids-area girls prep hoops for Jan. 30
    See Grand Rapids-area girls high school basketball scores, stats and highlights from Friday, Jan. 30.
    Patrick Nothaft
    10 Michigan state campgrounds reopening in 2026
    Life
    10 Michigan state campgrounds reopening in 2026
    Campgrounds are undergoing construction projects decades in the making from new shower buildings to improving electrical outlets for RVs.
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    Abandoned department store transformed into the world’s largest Powerhouse Gym
    Life
    Abandoned department store transformed into the world’s largest Powerhouse Gym
    Edward Pevos
    The IRS could hold refund checks for certain taxpayers until March
    News
    The IRS could hold refund checks for certain taxpayers until March
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    Police investigating after 5-year-old drowns in Oakland County
    Ann Arbor
    Police investigating after 5-year-old drowns in Oakland County
    The young girl drowned in a pool at a local athletic club, police say.
    Jennifer Eberbach
      Grand Rapids businesses ask for support as cold weather and snow saps sales
      Grand Rapids
      Grand Rapids businesses ask for support as cold weather and snow saps sales
      Brian Mcvicar
      Environment
      Michigan OKs hazardous waste landfill expansion despite local outcry
      Garret Ellison
      2 other Ann Arbor schools closed Friday due to ‘very high number of staff absences’
      Ann Arbor
      2 other Ann Arbor schools closed Friday due to ‘very high number of staff absences’
      Jackie Smith
      Environment
      Shifting sands: Where exactly are Michigan’s ‘critical’ dunes these days?
      Sheri McWhirter
      News
      West Michigan cafe has drink inspired by the cross-section of Lake Michigan
      Isaac Ritchey
      Detroit teams up with Detroit: Shinola creates limited-edition Red Wings watch
      Business
      Detroit teams up with Detroit: Shinola creates limited-edition Red Wings watch
      Edward Pevos
      Detroit News
      Michigan judge charged in scheme to steal from incapacitated adults
      Fuad Shalhout
      Flint
      40-acre site could be transformed into housing with rent starting at $2,000 a month
      Nick Taylor
      ‘Nostalgia blasted’: Inside the new video game store that feels like a time machine
      Kalamazoo
      ‘Nostalgia blasted’: Inside the new video game store that feels like a time machine
      Devin Anderson-Torrez
      Saginaw and Bay City News
      Get your Yooper fix of pasties and cudighi at this Midland spot
      Kaytie Boomer
      Muskegon
      Why this retro video store at a struggling Michigan mall just keeps growing
      Ehren Wynder
      These 8 Michigan companies planned over 1,700 layoffs in January
      News
      These 8 Michigan companies planned over 1,700 layoffs in January
      Ehren Wynder
      Jackson
      Jackson College to open new training center for utility and HVAC workers
      Advance Local Express Desk
      News
      Probe finds most flagged voters were citizens, already removed, and 4 other major stories
      Advance Local Express Desk
      A-list actor’s restaurant chain opening locations at Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops
      News
      A-list actor’s restaurant chain opening locations at Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops
      Matt Durr
      Flint
      From buffaloes to Harry Potter: Michigan bakery offers one-of-a-kind creations
      Roberto Acosta

      Sports

      What’s being said nationally after Michigan basketball beats MSU in top-10 matchup
      Wolverines
      What’s being said nationally after Michigan basketball beats MSU in top-10 matchup
      The Wolverines downed the Spartans 83-71 Friday for their first win at Breslin Center since 2018.
      Ryan Zuke
        Isiah Thomas believes Pistons wouldn’t have a championship without beloved teammate
        Pistons
        Isiah Thomas believes Pistons wouldn’t have a championship without beloved teammate
        Jacob Richman
        Wolverines
        Michigan happy to beat rival MSU ‘for our fans,’ stay in Big Ten fight
        Aaron McMann
        Overheard in Michigan State’s locker room: A shame and make or break time
        Spartans
        Overheard in Michigan State’s locker room: A shame and make or break time
        Matt Wenzel
        High School Sports
        OK Red showdown headlines Muskegon-area boys basketball roundup for Jan. 30
        Josh VanDyke
        Tigers
        Tigers in 2026: Second base is settled for now with long-term options aplenty
        Evan Woodbery
        2026 NFL mock draft roundup: Popular EDGE prospect emerges for Detroit Lions
        Lions
        2026 NFL mock draft roundup: Popular EDGE prospect emerges for Detroit Lions
        Benjamin Raven
        Sports
        Saginaw-area boys basketball highlights: Frankenmuth rides defense to another win
        Hugh Bernreuter
        Wolverines
        See video as Dusty May talks importance of win against ‘seasoned’ Michigan State basketball team
        Devin Anderson-Torrez
        All-Pro LB says Dan Campbell ‘ain’t making nobody better’ with Lions practices
        Lions
        All-Pro LB says Dan Campbell ‘ain’t making nobody better’ with Lions practices
        Kory Woods
        Lions
        Detroit’s NBA All-Star takeover continues with Lions WR joining celebrity game
        Jacob Richman
        Wolverines
        Michigan let a big lead slip away, but met the moment when it mattered most
        Aaron McMann
        Youngest Wypych leaves her mark as Rockford cruises past Grand Haven
        High School Sports
        Youngest Wypych leaves her mark as Rockford cruises past Grand Haven
        Josh VanDyke
        Pistons
        Cunningham, Pistons notch first win against Warriors since 2023
        Jacob Richman
        Tigers
        Popular projection system picks Tigers to win first AL Central title since 2014
        Evan Woodbery
        Bay City area girls roundup: Heading into homestretch is no time to slow down
        High School Sports
        Bay City area girls roundup: Heading into homestretch is no time to slow down
        Lee Thompson
        Broncos
        Liam Valente lights the fuse as red-hot WMU hockey rolls to 10th straight win
        Matthew Ehler

        Life

        Lake Michigan campground will delay opening for upgrades, keep popular dog-friendly beach open
        Life
        Lake Michigan campground will delay opening for upgrades, keep popular dog-friendly beach open
        The 50-acre Lakeshore gem boasts a swim beach, fishing pier, modern campground and secluded lodge nestled in sand dunes.
        Lindsay Moore
          Restored Lake Michigan lighthouse to open for tower climbs for the first time
          Life
          Restored Lake Michigan lighthouse to open for tower climbs for the first time
          Justine Lofton
          Life
          Michigan city makes world’s Best Dining Destinations list along with Italy, Scotland
          Tanda Gmiter
          Polar bear with improbable survival story now calls Michigan his home
          Life
          Polar bear with improbable survival story now calls Michigan his home
          Edward Pevos
          Life
          Original lead singer of legendary reggae band announces world tour
          Edward Pevos
          Life
          Drone show to celebrate dazzling beauty of winter in Northern Michigan
          Justine Lofton
          Calling all anglers, are you pulling Michigan’s ugliest fish from the ice?
          Life
          Calling all anglers, are you pulling Michigan’s ugliest fish from the ice?
          Lindsay Moore
          Life
          British Tiktokers make Detroit-style pizza, try coney dogs in latest viral Michigan stops
          Jackie Smith
          Life
          British TikTok duo has huge following as they explore U.P., Mackinac Island
          Tanda Gmiter
          Frozen Lake Huron creates shortcut to Canada. International ice bridge opens for 2026.
          Life
          Frozen Lake Huron creates shortcut to Canada. International ice bridge opens for 2026.
          Lindsay Moore
          Life
          Battle of the lake life: Up North vs Lake Michigan state parks duke it out for statewide tourney
          Lindsay Moore
          Travel
          Northern Michigan’s Ice Wine Festival lets you sip ‘Nectar of the Gods’
          Tanda Gmiter
          Keweenaw Peninsula inches toward all-time snow record
          Life
          Keweenaw Peninsula inches toward all-time snow record
          Justine Lofton
          Life
          Iconic lighthouses freeze over as Lake Michigan ice rapidly grows
          Joel Bissell
          Life
          Speed, air and epic stomps: Snowboarding contest to shred through U.P. downtown
          Justine Lofton
          You can go winter rafting in Michigan on the fastest-flowing river in the Lower Peninsula
          Travel
          You can go winter rafting in Michigan on the fastest-flowing river in the Lower Peninsula
          Joel Bissell
          Life
          Grammy-winning, multi-platinum southern rock group going on tour this summer
          Edward Pevos

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          How to watch Arizona basketball vs. Arizona State for free today
          TV & Streaming
          How to watch Arizona basketball vs. Arizona State for free today
          The 21-0 Wildcats look to extend their undefeated streak against the 11-10 Sun Devils in Big 12 conference play.
          Jenna Malinowski
            Where to watch the Red Wings’ final home game before the Olympic break against the Avalanche
            TV & Streaming
            Where to watch the Red Wings’ final home game before the Olympic break against the Avalanche
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            Tickets to Lionel Richie’s Detroit concert with Earth, Wind & Fire on sale January 30
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