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Detroit Port Authority sustainability manager works to cut emissions, build trust
This article first appeared on Planet Detroit and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. This story was produced in collaboration with the Detroit River Story Lab, a University of Michigan...

The Michigan church shooting sits within a long history of hatred against Latter-day Saints in America
Last week’s attack on worshippers at an LDS Church exposes, once more, the lingering animosity Latter-day Saints receive from both sides of the political spectrum. (Nick Hagen | The New York Times) The burned Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

In Chicago, immigrants who thought they were following the legal path are also facing deportation under Trump crackdown
On Sept. 21, Darwin Leal turned 24. His family made him a cake, lit it up with candles and sang him “Happy Birthday” over a video call. He was almost 300 miles away, sharing a cell with dozens of people in a correctional facility in western...

China’s black-market marijuana ‘tentacles’ have reached Michigan
A complex network of Chinese-run black market marijuana operations is enveloping the U.S. -- and Michigan is caught in the web. Though the chain of command is murky, politicians, attorneys and law enforcement who spoke with MLive believe the...

After Michigan attack, some Latter-day Saints ask: Why can’t we take guns to church?
Ever since the deadly attack on a congregation in Michigan, some social media users identifying as Latter-day Saints have been questioning or criticizing the faith’s 2019 policy banning guns from church property except for law enforcement....

This Michigan city was just named the most affordable fall destination
Travelers looking to save money on autumn getaways may want to set their sights on northern Michigan. HomeToGo, the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, has released its 2025/26 Shoulder Season Travel Report, naming Mackinaw City,...

Northern Michigan cross country places fourth at Lucian Rosa Invite
The Northern Michigan cross country team achieved a fourth-place finish out of 23 teams at the Lucian Rosa Invite in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Wildcats competed against several nationally ranked programs, finishing behind Adams State, Colorado...

Latter Day Saints members in Indiana turn to prayer following Michigan shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Indiana are turning to prayer in the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Michigan. Sunday marks one week since the attack in Grand Blanc, Michigan, when a gunman...

Can you reenter your virgin era? Pop culture does it all the time.
Hulu’s new dating show “Are You My First?” features a cast that the streaming platform bills as “the largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled.” Set at a sun-kissed resort, the series follows 21 conventionally attractive, self-identified...

‘Faith under attack,’ students say at TPUSA event amid string of church shootings
Students at Utah State University say Turning Point USA has given them the confidence to declare their faith in God. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Utah students are standing firm in their faith, even as they voice concerns that it is...

Rapture talk detracts from the church's earthly mission | OpinionCharita M. Goshay
I've been busy lately and apparently missed the Rapture on Sept. 23. If you're reading this, it means you missed it, too. According to media reports, some people sold their homes while others gave away all their earthly goods, fully expecting to...

AP calls race for Florida; race down to Michigan, Wisconsin, Pa.

Denton County LDS community mourns the passing of Church president
Russell M. Nelson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 27. He was 101 years old, making him the oldest president in the history of the Church. Nelson is survived by his wife,...
Amid tight security, Mormon church focuses on forgiveness after Michigan attack
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encouraged members Saturday to confront hate with love and forgiveness, just days after a deadly attack on a congregation in Michigan and as the faithful are also...

Latter-day Saint leaders encourage forgiveness after Michigan attack
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encouraged members Saturday to confront hate with love and forgiveness, just days after a deadly attack on a congregation in Michigan and as the members are also...

Bill G. Schuette highlights FY26 Michigan budget priorities and district infrastructure funding
Bill G. Schuette, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, used his social media platform in early October 2025 to highlight key achievements in the state’s budget process and its impact on Mid-Michigan.On October 3, 2025, Schuette...

Detroit Duo Stole $12M in Student Aid Amid Biden Administration Oversight Failures
President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Abe McNatt) Federal...

Mormon church leaders urge forgiveness after Michigan attack
Leaders of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encouraged members on Saturday to confront hate with love and forgiveness, just days after a deadly attack on a congregation in Michigan and as the faithful are also mourning their...

Video shows US church shooter was ordered to give up before he was killed
Police responding to a mass shooting at a Michigan church quickly encountered the gunman and killed him after repeatedly demanding, "Drop the gun! Drop it now!" according to bodycam video released Friday (local time). A 47-second video was...

Northern Michigan men's swim and dive opens season with dominant home victory
The Northern Michigan University men's swim and dive team secured a win in their opening weekend, finishing first at their home pool in Marquette. The Wildcats accumulated 396 points, ahead of the Huskies with 308, Panthers with 235, and Lakers...