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Gretna Van Fleet, who inspired a famous Michigan rock band, dies at 95
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (132+ words) Elderly Frankenmuth resident Gretna Van Fleet, whose name stirred the imagination of a budding rock band, died Monday. Here's a look back at her life. Gretna Van Fleet, who inspired a famous Michigan rock band, dies at 95 Gretna Van Fleet,…...
Michigan Senate passes legislation excusing school days cancelled due to March storms
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (206+ words) May 20, 2026 / 11: 31 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The Michigan Senate approved a bill that would excuse school days that were canceled in northern Michigan due to storms in March. House Bill 5797, which the House passed earlier this month, allows certain districts to…...
Michigan governor hopeful discloses $800 K bitcoin gift from a 'friend"
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (99+ words) The gift came with "no strings attached," Republican gubernatorial candidate Ralph Rebandt told The Detroit News. Michigan governor hopeful discloses $800 K bitcoin gift from a 'friend' Lansing " Longtime Pastor Ralph Rebandt, a Republican who's running to be Michigan's next governor,…...
Michigan woman whose name inspired band to become Greta Van Fleet dies at 95
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (311+ words) Gretna Van Fleet smiles during an interview at her home in Frankenmuth, Mich, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Credit: AP/Kaytie Boomer | MLive FRANKENMUTH, Mich. " Gretna Van Fleet didn't play music with Greta Van Fleet. But maybe she got the next best thing:…...
Michigan governor hopeful discloses $800 K bitcoin gift from a 'friend' - AOL
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (388+ words) Lansing " Longtime Pastor Ralph Rebandt, a Republican who's running to be Michigan's next governor, says he received a gift of bitcoin worth $800, 000 from a friend who wants to remain anonymous. Rebandt listed $800, 000 in income from the sale of bitcoin on…...
East Grand Rapids to host annual touch-a-truck event - AOL
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (232+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Street sweepers and other vehicles from the East Grand Rapids Public Works Department will be present during Friday's annual Touch-a-Truck event at the East Grand Rapids Community Center. "The East Grand Rapids Touch-a-Truck event is…...
Urban Meyer admits he advised Kyle Whittingham not to join Michigan at one point: "don't go there"
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (655+ words) Before Kyle Whittingham decided to join the Wolverines, he sought advice from a vocal Michigan enemy. There was no way sentiments would not take over. The hatred for the team got the better of former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer, who…...
Michigan State University's new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (939+ words) May 20, 2026 / 9: 07 AM EDT / AP Michigan State University trustees have until this weekend to sign an updated board ethics policy with new additions that some say reinforce obligations but others portray as an effort to silence dissenters. Board members approved the…...
Grand Rapids approves new $786 million budget: What's in it? - AOL
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (270+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " The Grand Rapids City Commission on Tuesday approved its 2027 annual budget, totaling $786 million. The new budget, which earmarks $200 million for the general fund, passed unanimously. The city reports that despite a 6. 4% increase in city spending over…...
DTE addresses reliability concerns in SE Michigan following Monday's severe weather
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (407+ words) May 19, 2026 / 5: 26 PM EDT / CBS Detroit With summer storm season arriving and after severe weather moving through Metro Detroit on Monday, many customers are wondering whether years of grid upgrades are actually making a difference." DTE says that compared to 2023 " the…...