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A federal court approves new Michigan state Senate seats for Detroit-area districts
Lansing (AP) — Federal judges gave final approval to a new map of Michigan state Legislature boundaries, concluding a case in which the court previously found that several Detroit-area districts' maps were illegally influenced by race. In December, the court ordered a...
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
ALGOMA, Wis. (AP) — Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreckage of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in the late 1800s. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association announced this month that its searchers found the Margaret A. Muir in 50 feet (15.2 meters) of water...
Michigan's top court throws out 2006 conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court overturned a 2006 murder conviction in the death of an infant in an appeal that centered on new opinions about so-called shaken baby syndrome. The court said Chazlee Lemons, who is serving a life prison sentence, deserves a new trial. Her...
Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket
WASHINGTON (AP) — The day after Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee's Michigan campaign office saw 650 people sign up to volunteer. The next night in Nevada, Rep. Steven Horsford had another 600 volunteers register in his...
Michigan, Washington field overhauled teams in quest to return to national championship game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Michigan and Washington arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, it marked the first time they'd been on the same field since January's national championship game. Much has changed in six months. Their big-name coaches, Jim Harbaugh and...
Universal Truckload: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (ULH) on Thursday reported earnings of $30.7 million in its second quarter. The Warren, Michigan-based company said it had net income of $1.17 per share. The trucking and logistics company...
Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump
HOUSTON (AP) — The first change that stands out is the music, with President Joe Biden's rock and Motown fading from the playlist in favor of more pop and hip hop. Then comes Vice President Kamala Harris' stump speech, devoid of Bidenesque rambling digressions and focused more on...
Man arraigned on murder charge in fatal shooting of Detroit-area police officer, prosecutor says
MELVINDALE, Mich. (AP) — A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a Detroit-area police officer who was shot while responding to a call about a suspicious person near a car wash. Michael Lopez was arraigned Thursday, the Wayne County prosecutor's office said...
Independent Bank: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Independent Bank Corp. (IBCP) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $18.5 million. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank said it had earnings of 88 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street...
The Shyft Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — NOVI, Mich. (AP) — The Shyft Group, Inc. (SHYF) on Thursday reported profit of $2.2 million in its second quarter. The Novi, Michigan-based company said it had net income of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 16 cents...
