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‘A true warrior.’ Longtime Ann Arbor activist Shirley Beckley dies at 82
‘A true warrior.’ Longtime Ann Arbor activist Shirley Beckley dies at 82
Shirley Beckley considered herself a historian of Ann Arbor's Black history with decades of activism and life experiences under her belt.
Ryan Stanton
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    Dreaded northeast wind is going to take over much of Michigan
    Voters pass taxes for public safety, parks in Pittsfield Township
    Ann Arbor
    Voters pass taxes for public safety, parks in Pittsfield Township
    Voters supported both millages securing funding for public safety and park operations.
    Jennifer Eberbach
    Miguel Cabrera to make coaching debut at 2026 World Baseball Classic
    Tigers
    Miguel Cabrera to make coaching debut at 2026 World Baseball Classic
    Cabrera is making his first official foray into coaching less than two years after his retirement from playing baseball.
    Jacob Richman
    Triumph 15 years in the making bolsters greatest season in Central LAX history
    Triumph 15 years in the making bolsters greatest season in Central LAX history
    Bay City Central lacrosse halts 26-game losing streak in rivalry series with Bay City Western
    Lee Thompson
      Women allege ‘state-sponsored voyeurism’ in $500M lawsuit against Michigan prisons
      Women allege ‘state-sponsored voyeurism’ in $500M lawsuit against Michigan prisons
      The women, all listed as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, are a small fraction of the hundreds of women recorded during invasive strip searches or who were ...
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      Best of Dear Abby: Our daughter wants us to keep providing a home for her, but she’s an adult
      Advice
      Best of Dear Abby: Our daughter wants us to keep providing a home for her, but she’s an adult
      Abigail Van Buren
      Longtime Detroit sports broadcaster sends thanks to fans after role is eliminated
      Tigers
      Longtime Detroit sports broadcaster sends thanks to fans after role is eliminated
      Evan Woodbery
      Dear Abby: I’m finally dating a man who has never raised his hand to me
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      Dear Abby: I’m finally dating a man who has never raised his hand to me
      Abigail Van Buren

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      Santa Ono did not stand up for University of Michigan values, faculty leader says
      Santa Ono did not stand up for University of Michigan values, faculty leader says
      University of Michigan faculty reflect on outgoing University of Michigan president Santa Ono's accomplishments and challenges.
      Jennifer Eberbach
        Busy highway stretch to close for 10 days in Southeast Michigan
        News
        Busy highway stretch to close for 10 days in Southeast Michigan
        Justin P. Hicks
        Muskegon
        Millage proposal for museum expansion fails in Muskegon County
        Kayla Tucker
        $285M Midland Public Schools bond fails by a landslide in May election
        Saginaw and Bay City News
        $285M Midland Public Schools bond fails by a landslide in May election
        Joey Oliver
        Muskegon
        Voters sign off on $80M bond proposal for upgrades to Mona Shores Public Schools
        Danielle James
        Muskegon
        Increased public safety millage fails on Muskegon Charter Township ballot
        Kayla Tucker
        Genesee County election results for May 6, 2025
        Flint
        Genesee County election results for May 6, 2025
        Ron Fonger
        Flint
        Two tie in race for vacant Flint City Council seat, but unofficial margin is razor thin
        Ron Fonger
        Jurors deadlocked in ex-police officer Christopher Schurr’s murder trial
        John Agar and Bradley Massman
        Military parade set for Army, Trump’s birthday expected to cost tens of millions of dollars
        News
        Military parade set for Army, Trump’s birthday expected to cost tens of millions of dollars
        Matt Durr
        Saginaw and Bay City News
        $13.5M Essexville-Hampton school bond fails by 51 votes
        Joey Oliver
        Michigan man alleges horrific sex abuse, torture by staff at juvenile detention centers
        Cole Waterman
        Saginaw Township doctor files last-minute bankruptcy, again, to avoid $551K judgment
        Saginaw Township doctor files last-minute bankruptcy, again, to avoid $551K judgment
        Cole Waterman
        Protesters confront police outside Christopher Schurr murder trial
        John Tunison
        Flint
        Burton, Montrose Township voters decide public safety millages in May 6 election
        Nick Taylor
        Jackson Schools select longtime teacher, administrator as superintendent
        Jackson Schools select longtime teacher, administrator as superintendent
        Mitchell Kukulka
        Grand Rapids
        Prominent Grand Rapids restaurateur Paul Lee remembered for community impact
        Brian Mcvicar

        Sports

        Michigan State women’s golf headed back to NCAA Championships
        Spartans
        Michigan State women’s golf headed back to NCAA Championships
        The Spartans will make their third straight appearance in the top event.
        Matt Wenzel
          Fan who fell from 21-foot wall during MLB game identified
          Sports
          Fan who fell from 21-foot wall during MLB game identified
          Brandon Champion
          Wolverines
          Former Michigan basketball assistant returns to high school
          Andrew Kahn
          Detroit Tigers’ series opener against Rockies rained out
          Tigers
          Detroit Tigers’ series opener against Rockies rained out
          Evan Woodbery
          Spartans
          Ex-Michigan State DE, top recruit, headed to third school in 3 years
          Matt Wenzel
          Wolverines
          Former Michigan administrator joins College Football Playoff selection committee
          Aaron McMann
          Recognizing top Saginaw-area high school athletes (April 27-May 3), with poll
          Recognizing top Saginaw-area high school athletes (April 27-May 3), with poll
          Hugh Bernreuter
          Kentucky Derby winner to skip Preakness, run at Triple Crown
          Brandon Champion
          Lions
          The Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL schedule will be released next week
          Benjamin Raven
          Long winning streaks unite Grand Rapids-area baseball teams on the rise
          Long winning streaks unite Grand Rapids-area baseball teams on the rise
          Patrick Nothaft
          Valley Lutheran freshman storms to Saginaw County golf title
          Hugh Bernreuter
          Spotlighting key performers with Bay City Athlete of the Week for May 6
          Lee Thompson
          Vote for the Kalamazoo-area spring sports Athlete of the Week (April 28 – May 3)
          Vote for the Kalamazoo-area spring sports Athlete of the Week (April 28 – May 3)
          Matthew Ehler
          Wolverines
          Ex-Wolverine, part of heralded 2021 recruiting class, transfers again
          Andrew Kahn
          MHSAA golf rankings: Top teams maintain positions with regionals looming
          Jonathan Szczepaniak
          Reeths-Puffer baseball standout voted top spring sports junior in Muskegon area
          High School Sports
          Reeths-Puffer baseball standout voted top spring sports junior in Muskegon area
          Josh VanDyke
          Spring sports stars: Who are the top underclassmen around Kalamazoo? Our picks, your votes
          Matthew Ehler

          Life

          How to watch new ‘Tyler Perry’s House of Payne’ tonight on BET
          TV
          How to watch new ‘Tyler Perry’s House of Payne’ tonight on BET
          New episodes of “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on BET, right before “Tyler Perry's Assisted Living.”
          Mallory Dwortz
            Cruise ships to visit Mackinac Island 80 times in 2025: When to see them 
            Life
            Cruise ships to visit Mackinac Island 80 times in 2025: When to see them 
            Justine Lofton
            Michigan Prom
            Our 18 favorite photos from Burton Bentley’s secret location prom
            Jake May
            Nike’s new $130 Air Force 1 Low shoes will get cleaner the more you wear them
            Shopping
            Nike’s new $130 Air Force 1 Low shoes will get cleaner the more you wear them
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            Life
            Talking with Ted Nugent on President Trump, Kid Rock, 50 years of ‘Stranglehold’
            Edward Pevos
            Life
            Washout at Munising Falls closes trail for summer. See Pictured Rocks other raging waterfalls.
            Lindsay Moore
            Where to watch the Warriors vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoffs livestream today for free
            TV
            Where to watch the Warriors vs. Timberwolves NBA Playoffs livestream today for free
            Tyler Kuehl
            TV
            Where to watch the Tigers MLB livestream for free today
            Tyler Kuehl
            TV
            Where to watch the Oilers vs. Golden Knights Stanley Cup Playoffs livestream today
            Tyler Kuehl
            Mackinac’s new Lilac Lounge opens at Mission Point, steps from refreshed fine-dining restaurant
            Life
            Mackinac’s new Lilac Lounge opens at Mission Point, steps from refreshed fine-dining restaurant
            Tanda Gmiter
            Michigan Prom
            See our favorite 6 photos from Grand Haven’s prom 2025
            Isaac Ritchey
            Michigan Prom
            Our favorite 8 images from Carrollton 2025 prom
            Kaytie Boomer
            Our 15 favorite photos from Portage Central’s prom
            Michigan Prom
            Our 15 favorite photos from Portage Central’s prom
            Devin Anderson-Torrez
            Michigan Prom
            15 favorite photos that highlight Holly High School prom
            Jake May
            Michigan Prom
            Davison sails away aboard Detroit Princess Riverboat for ‘nautical’ theme prom
            Jake May
            Celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith’ with these $65, Mustafar-inspired Crocs
            Shopping
            Celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith’ with these $65, Mustafar-inspired Crocs
            Mikhayla Dunaj
            Life
            Underwater, fish-eye footage brings Sleeping Bear’s aquatic life into focus for new school program
            Lindsay Moore