Michigan to move ahead with trimmed-down $40M Capitol visitor center

The initial cost estimate was $55 million, but $15 million of that didn’t make it through this fall’s budget season.

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Flags lowered for Bill Milliken, Michigan’s longest-serving governor

Michigan’s longest-serving governor who helped define a generation of centrist politicians, died Friday. He was 97.

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MI Dream Home: Transitional craftsman estate sits on 5 acres in West Michigan

A luxury estate with six, possibly seven, bedrooms sits on five acres in Holland, near Saugatuck.

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What’s planned for national immigration conference in Detroit

More than 40 sessions covering topics like the 2020 Census, education, health care, citizenship and building inclusive economies will be featured.

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A lifetime apart, sisters reunite: ‘I’ve missed a lot of hugs’

A reunion will take up the Westland Farmers Market, a celebration two little girls who've found each other after three-quarters of a century.

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Probes launched in deaths of 2 found hours apart in Detroit

Police: Man, woman found in separate sites Friday

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Sisters Jackie Murphy and Suzan Baekkelund reunited

Sisters Jackie Murphy and Suzan Baekkelund reunited after decades apart.

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Sisters are reunited after decades apart

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Reward announced for tips in southwest Detroit slaying

Patrick Collins was fatally shot in the 1500 block of Annabelle about 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11

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Report: Diocese of Lansing mishandled 1990 sexual abuse case

The diocese on Thursday released the findings of an independent investigation conducted by a law firm it hired to look into the matter

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Police seek 2 for vandalizing Detroit restaurant

The pair were caught on camera about 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the eatery, which is part of the Project Green Light program, in the 19800 block of Van Dyke.

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Police seek 2 for vandalizing restaurant

Detroit police seek suspects

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Michigan Lottery numbers for Friday, Oct. 18

These numbers were drawn Friday

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Enbridge CEO chides state’s opposition to tunnel

Enbridge rebuffed state officials for efforts to stall a tunnel to house Line 5 and announced initiatives to protect operations in the Straits crossing.

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Michigan Gov. William Milliken, 1922-2019

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Thieves hit Michigan farmers’ apple, pumpkin crops

Between Oct. 6 and Oct. 9, farms in Livingston and St. Clair counties lost thousands of dollars in fall produce

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Stakes are high as UAW begins voting on new contract

UAW leaders are moving to educate members and encourage a ratification vote on the new tentative agreement

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Indiana police chase ends in Michigan with suspect shot dead

Michigan State Police say a northern Indiana officer fatally shot a suspect who crashed his vehicle into the officer’s patrol car during a chase

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After 42 years, juvenile lifer gets first taste of freedom

Charles Lewis was convicted as a teen and sent to prison in 1977 for the armed robbery and fatal shooting of an off-duty Detroit police officer

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Audit: State gave gravel industry influence in faulty study

Auditors flagged “numerous deficiencies” with the rushed study that cost approximately $100,000, including poor project scoping

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Officials celebrate restoration of southeast Michigan river systems

Gathered on a steep, grassy embankment on the grounds of the Henry Ford, water-quality advocates celebrated the grand opening of the Rouge River Oxbow

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Dead loons wash up at Sleeping Bear beach

More than two dozen common loons have been found dead at a beach in northern Michigan

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MDOT director: State might need gas tax hike ‘closer to 80 cents’

Transportation Director Paul Ajegba has said Gov. Whitmer's proposed 45-cent gas tax hike might not be enough to repair the roads

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Northville Township manager retires after 29 years

Assistant manager will take over until December when she will retire

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Kellogg fills ‘All Together’ cereal to support GLAAD

The boxes are a complete mix of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats and Corn Flake

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Brothers charged in theft from Livonia high school storage shed

Jessus and Fernando Garcia, 24 and 19, each charged with three felonies

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Corrections & Clarifications

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Police seek tips in disappearance of woman who left Warren for Benzie Co.

Adrienne Quintal, 47, called someone in Warren for help, officials said

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EPA proposes new rule for lead in drinking water

Regulators want to change rules for replacing lead service lines in a move that critics say disregards lessons learned in Flint's water crisis

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Shop shuffle sparks worry Eastern Market might lose identity

A host of new building owners in Detroit's Eastern Market has meant a flurry of store closings and openings

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GOP leaders want assurances from gov before agreeing to supplemental plan

GOP leaders and Gov. Whitmer appear no nearer to reaching consensus on a supplemental plan that would restore priority funding in the state budget

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Hazel Park man gets 6-20 years for producing child sexually abusive material

Matthew Alain Dimitrie pleaded guilty to two charges, state AG said

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Audit: Industry influenced $100K MDOT study on aggregates for road work

MDOT did not follow its own contracting guidelines and “allowed industry stakeholders influence” in a controversial study of the state aggregates market.

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Detroit police seek shooter after man killed on east side

Victim was found sitting in a vehicle with a gunshot wound and died at a hospital, according to officials

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Man charged with felony assault in Wayne shooting

Patrick Walsh, 33, is accused of firing a gun Monday in a Wayne Street

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State suspends Oak Park firm for failing to turn over rent money

State regulators suspend Stellar Properties and Management Group for neglecting management of properties, failing to turn over rent

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Sour note: SUV, trailer, instruments stolen from metal band

A Holland-based band has suffered a rough lesson about life on the road: A trailer full of instruments was stolen after a gig at a Macomb County bar

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Clawson police investigate alleged threat against high school

Police said classes not cancelled after threat found not to be credible, no explosives found

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Road, freeway closures in downtown Detroit this weekend

Travelers could face other headaches with closures also slated for I-75, I-94

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GM to invest $3 billion at Detroit-Hamtramck for electric truck

The Detroit automaker will invest $5.7 billion into five plants and $2 billion into U.S. plant refurbishments over the life of the four-year contract

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