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Shop Doors Open, Government Offices Closed on Memorial Day 2026
local1 day ago

Shop Doors Open, Government Offices Closed on Memorial Day 2026

Memorial Day 2026 will see closures for nonessential federal and local government offices, post offices and major mail services, schools, the stock market, and major banks, while many big retailers including Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Meijer, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar General and Dollar Tree are open (Aldi has limited hours) as Michigan marks the holiday.

Colbert Surprises Michigan on Community Access TV After Late Show Finale
entertainment2 days ago

Colbert Surprises Michigan on Community Access TV After Late Show Finale

Stephen Colbert surprised Monroe, Michigan, by hosting a community-access episode of Only in Monroe the night after recording his final Late Show, with Jack White serving as volunteer music director; the broadcast included a taped Paul McCartney farewell, an interview with Jeff Daniels, and cameos from Steve Buscemi and Eminem, plus a helium-bit moment from the local hosts, though the recording location/time wasn’t disclosed.

Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal
baseball3 days ago

Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal

Michigan baseball fell 6-4 to No. 2 seed Nebraska in a late-start Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Charles Schwab Field. Nebraska scored first, Michigan tied the game at 4 in the seventh on Matthew Ossenfort’s two‑run homer, but Nebraska answered with two runs in the eighth to retake the lead. Kurt Barr struck out seven over four relief innings for his 100th strikeout of the season, and Brayden Jefferis added two hits in the loss, as Michigan’s season ends their Big Ten run and they await the NCAA Selection Show on May 25.

Huskers Ready for Big Ten Tourney Showdown with Michigan in Omaha
sports3 days ago

Huskers Ready for Big Ten Tourney Showdown with Michigan in Omaha

No. 2 Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten) opens the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha against Michigan with Carson Jasa as the probable starter. The Huskers, aiming for a third straight Big Ten Tournament title and a likely home NCAA regional, will meet Michigan Friday at 11 p.m. CDT on BTN at Charles Schwab Field, with Nebraska’s strong regular season and high RPI keeping them in prime position for a home regional.

Duggan exits Michigan governor race, reshaping the 2026 contest
politics5 days ago

Duggan exits Michigan governor race, reshaping the 2026 contest

Former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan ends his unaffiliated bid for Michigan governor, saying the current political climate favors Democrats and leaving the race to likely feature Democrat Jocelyn Benson against Republican John James. Duggan cited polling and fundraising shortfalls as well as the national mood, noting he won’t be a spoiler and acknowledging he’ll be outspent by party machinery.

Duggan exits independent bid, reshaping Michigan's governor race
politics5 days ago

Duggan exits independent bid, reshaping Michigan's governor race

Former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan ended his independent bid for Michigan governor, saying shifting political winds and weak national fundraising make victory unlikely. The decision came 23 weeks before the election after polls showed him in third place behind John James and Jocelyn Benson, with Duggan citing factors like Trump’s Iran policy and rising gas prices that hinder his bipartisan message. He noted most donors are Michigan-based, but national party money remains hard to mobilize for independents, thanked supporters, and said the race moves forward with other candidates. A group backing his campaign had spent about $14 million, but Duggan concluded continuing wasn’t right given the fundraising environment.

GM cuts hundreds of IT jobs worldwide in tech-organization reshuffle
business13 days ago

GM cuts hundreds of IT jobs worldwide in tech-organization reshuffle

General Motors is laying off 500-600 IT workers globally, including in Michigan, as part of a reorganization to align the IT function with new skill requirements and reduce overlap. GM previously cut about 200 CAD engineers at its Warren tech center in Oct 2025, and says affected employees will be supported during the transition; Bloomberg was the first to report the layoffs.

Michigan Senate Holds Democratic Edge, Hinting at Midterm Pulse
politics19 days ago

Michigan Senate Holds Democratic Edge, Hinting at Midterm Pulse

Democrat Chedrick Greene won Michigan's 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election, sealing a 19-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate for the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. The district—anchored by Saginaw, Bay City and Midland and surrounding conservative rural areas—was watched as a barometer for the fall midterms, with the win leaving the seat up again in November and Republicans warning about timing; analysts caution against overinterpretation but see it as a potential signal of voter sentiment in battleground Michigan.