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Open Governor, Senate Races Put Michigan Political Future on Ballot
Michigan voters will choose nominees today in open races for governor and U.S. Senate, while several congressional contests could help shape the balance of power in Washington. Here's what's at stake as polls open across the state.
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Tigers President Scott Harris Defends Deadline Strategy, Says Team Has Not Given Up on Playoff Chase
DETROIT ~ Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday that the organization's decision to trade Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize before the MLB trade deadline was driven by the club's long-term outlook, while insisting the team has not abandoned its hopes of reaching the postseason in 2026. Spea...
8h ago
Two Deaths Reported as Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 11,000 Cases
DETROIT ~ Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths connected to the state's ongoing cyclospora outbreak as the number of reported cases surpassed 11,000, making it one of the largest foodborne illness outbreaks the state has tracked in recent years. State data released Monday showed 11,234 cases an...
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Clerks See Strong Early Voting Participation Ahead of Michigan Primary
DETROIT ~ As Michigan voters headed to the polls Tuesday, local election officials reported increased participation in early voting while reminding residents about ballot rules and the safeguards in place to ensure accurate election results. Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini said early voting participation has grown ...
10h ago
No End in Sight at Six-Month Mark of Nancy Guthrie Case
To gain insight on the situation, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News Marie Osborne, sitting in for Mitch Albom, interviewed former Michigan State Police member Sarah Krebs to get her thoughts, focusing on the ransom notes.
22h ago
Aug. 3, 2026 ~ After a trade deadline that sent Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize out of Detroit, Tigers President Scott Harris explains why the organization chose to prioritize long-term value while remaining in the postseason hunt. Watch as Harris discusses the return package, the impact of injuries, the club’s playoff outlook, and why he insists the Tigers are “not raising the white flag” on 2026.
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Tigers President Scott Harris Defends Deadline Strategy, Says Team Has Not Given Up on Playoff Chase
DETROIT ~ Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday that the organization's decision to trade Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize before the MLB trade deadline was driven by the club's long-term outlook, while insisting the team has not abandoned its hopes of reaching the postseason in 2026. Spea...
8h ago
Tigers Send Casey Mize to Padres in Deadline Deal
The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their trade deadline activity Monday by sending starting pitcher Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft spent parts of seven seasons in Detroit, overcoming injuries and setbacks before developing into one of the American League's most effect...
21h ago
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Michigan Near Bottom in New National State Ranking
A national ranking of all 50 U.S. states by how great it is to live in them was released this week, and it put Michigan down at 46th place.
Jul 31, 2026
Fauci Refuses to Answer Questions at Senate Hearing on COVID, Citing Sen. Rand Paul's 'Unhinged Obsession' of Him
In a dramatic Senate hearing Wednesday morning, Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 30, 2026
