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August 2, 2025
What's there to celebrate in August? Upcoming holidays, celebrations in Michigan
There are no federal holidays in August, but the month is full of unique national holidays, festivals and more.
Detroit Free Press
August 2, 2025
Michigan meets the South in this recipe inspired by a Lowcountry seafood boil
Why bother with boiling on a hot day? Just pop shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage into a foil packet and toss it on the grill.
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August 2, 2025
MSU Extension is facing budget cuts, layoffs. Just what does the department do?
Michigan State University Extension will lay off nearly 100 people as the Trump administration slashes SNAP-Ed funds. Here's what to know.
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August 2, 2025
Detroit Tigers may have an upgraded bullpen, but flubs kept them from showing it
What a wasted night for the Detroit Tigers. What a blown chance, as what should have been a 3-0 win, or a 4-3 win, turned into a 5-4 loss in...
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August 2, 2025
3,000 headed to Arsenal of Democracy for defense conference
GVSETS is one of the country’s top ground vehicle systems conferences as folks from industry, government and academia gather to hear the lat...
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August 2, 2025
Scott Harris didn't get enough help for Detroit Tigers at MLB trade deadline
Detroit Tigers personnel chief Scott Harris didn't act like he's primed to win a World Series this year with mild acquisitions at the trade...
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August 2, 2025
Buying a cheap EV charging adapter could cost you thousands. Here’s how to avoid that.
“It’s important to stick to the adapter your vehicle manufacturer specifies,” said Consumer Reports' Gabe Shenhar.
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August 2, 2025
Fed stands pat on rates, but jobs report signals it may regret It: This week in markets
After nearly four months of relentless gains, Wall Street took a step back, with major indexes finishing the week lower.
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August 2, 2025
All-21st Century Michigan teams: Here's who just missed the top 25
We're a quarter of the way through the 21st century. So who just missed the cut as Michigan's greatest teams over the past 25 years?
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August 2, 2025
Should you crack the garage door in the summer? The benefits, risks
Industry professionals largely advise against cracking a garage door because an unwatched door strains a home's HVAC system and poses a secu...
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August 2, 2025
I'm horrified that Trump is threatening to cut vaccine funding
Letter writers weigh in on topics ranging from libraries to global vaccines.
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August 2, 2025
Morgan & Morgan law firm's 'We are Michigan' billboard had columnist scratching his head
While evidence is lacking for Michigan bona fides of relative newcomer to Detroit, its founder's heart turns out to be in the right place.
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August 2, 2025
Cyndi Lauper marks final Detroit show with hits, career memories and charisma to spare
As Cyndi Lauper wraps up a long touring career, she hit Pine Knob on Aug. 1 for a night of nostalgia, life reflections and four decades of h...
Detroit Free Press
August 2, 2025
Mega Millions numbers for Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, Aug. 1 drawing. Check out the results.
Detroit Free Press
August 2, 2025
Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for Aug. 1, 2025
Check your tickets for Michigan daily lottery draw games here.
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August 2, 2025
Detroit Tigers trade Central Michigan alumnus Dietrich Enns to Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers cut left-hander Dietrich Enns by designating him for assignment, then traded him in their final move on the day of the trade...
Detroit Free Press
August 1, 2025
Testimony: Caregiver told doctor to take client's husband off life support
Linda Polk is accused of murder, embezzlement in death of Steven Zarnowitz after he was hospitalized for a stroke. Polk cared for his wife.
Detroit Free Press
August 1, 2025
Devil's Den murder suspect had been investigated by Texas school district in 2023
Andrew McGann had been put on administrative leave by a Texas school district in 2023 for improper classroom management.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch reacts to 'a lot of options' added at trade deadline
"First off, across the game, that was crazy," Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. "Every minute, it felt like another trade was happenin...
Detroit Free Press
August 1, 2025
'Eclipse of the century': Lengthy 6-minute solar eclipse is coming Aug. 2, 2027
A 6-minute, 23-second total solar eclipse is expected to be visible over parts of Africa, Europe and the Middle East on Aug. 2, 2027.
Detroit Free Press
August 1, 2025
New Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan was born in Detroit, already sounds like us
New reliever Kyle Finnegan gives the Detroit Tigers another high-leverage arm with all kinds of experience in pressure-packed moments.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal welcomes second child. Here's when his next start is
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch relayed the news about the new baby, but it's up to Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, to announce furthe...
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August 1, 2025
Detroit leaders vow justice, pray after 6-year-old killed by stray bullet
Rylee Love, 6, was killed by a stray bullet on July 27, a month after Samir Josiah Grubbs, 4, was gunned down at Skinner Playfield.
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August 1, 2025
'Sex and the City' fans celebrate, mourn ending of 'And Just Like That...' spinoff
"And Just Like That..." executive producer Michael Patrick King announced on Aug. 1 that the spinoff would conclude with a two-part finale t...
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August 1, 2025
Stevie Nicks moves Little Caesars Arena show to Oct. 28 following shoulder injury
It's a third delay this year for Stevie Nicks in Detroit: Her September LCA show has been bumped by several weeks as she nurses a broken sho...
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August 1, 2025
Defendants in 2020 Detroit robocall scheme plead no contest, could face prison time
The most serious charges carry maximum sentences of up to seven years in prison.
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August 1, 2025
Lansing woman charged under Michigan safe storage gun law was victim of break-in, assault
Earnestine Hayes, 34, was assaulted in or near her south Lansing home on July 11 after an argument with a neighbor, police said.
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August 1, 2025
Micah Parsons requests trade: Will Detroit Lions make a call to Cowboys?
Micah Parsons wants to be traded from the Dallas Cowboys after contract talks stalled. Detroit Lions need pass rush help opposite Aidan Hutc...
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August 1, 2025
23-year-old Canton man charged in fatal shooting of teen sister
The Canton man was carelessly playing with handguns in the presence of two minors, police said.
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August 1, 2025
French-American bistro The Statler closes temporarily in Detroit for full revamp
Downtown Detroit French-American bistro The Statler abruptly shuttered with owners announcing the space will be redesigned.
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August 1, 2025
GM shifts EV battery focus to energy storage for AI firms
The Detroit automaker's decision to deploy new and used batteries for storage systems keeps production moving even if EV demand is low.
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August 1, 2025
Nearly 2 dozen Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts. See the list of place to avoid
County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.
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August 1, 2025
Electric vehicles to hit Woodward with Clean Cruise in Royal Oak
The Clean Cruise is inspired by the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Instead of gas-powered hot rods, EVs will be the ride of choice.
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August 1, 2025
NMU students play key role in solving 39-year-old CSC cold case. Here's what happened
Northern Michigan University students reviews 39-year-old evidence and helped point to a Wisconsin man as a suspect.
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August 1, 2025
Hazel Park man faces murder charges in gas station shooting that left 2 dead, 2 injured
A man and woman were fatally shot and two other women were injured in a shooting at a gas station on Puritan St.in Detroit.
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August 1, 2025
Where to watch Dead & Company's concert in IMAX: See list of locations
Dead & Company will celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary with concerts in San Francisco Aug. 1-3. You can watch in IMAX or stream...
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August 1, 2025
Search for New Jersey man at Grand Canyon continues 1 week later
Thomas Gibbs, 35, was last heard from on July 22. On July 28, his Tesla Cybertruck was found at the Grandview Point parking lot on the South...
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August 1, 2025
Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker encourage ALS charity donations at Milford Concert in the Park
Milford residents got a surprise July 31 when musicians Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker attended the city's free concert series.
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August 1, 2025
Oakland County man wins $2 million on instant lottery ticket
A Colossal Cashword ticket purchased at the USA 2 GO Quick Store located at 8355 Grand River Road in Brighton won one of the game's top priz...
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August 1, 2025
Weekend weather expected to be great. Where the water's warmest in Michigan
Michigan's Great Lakes and inland lakes water temperatures are mostly in the 70s and 80s this weekend.
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August 1, 2025
Detroit Tigers among big losers at MLB trade deadline: Experts react
Detroit Tigers remade their pitching staff at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but "didn’t do anything this week to up their World Series odds."
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August 1, 2025
Watch as Detroit Coast Guard crew hoists stranded boaters to safety
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August 1, 2025
Michigan is home to more than 400 breweries. 5 along Lake Michigan to try on International Beer Day
August is here and so is International Beer Day on Aug. 1.
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August 1, 2025
Cooler, clear this weekend. Will the Canadian smoke go away? What the map shows
Hazy conditions are forecast to continue into the weekend, along with sunny skies and cooler, comfortable highs.
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August 1, 2025
Wayne County sued for inmate suicide at new jail
Virgil-Dan Brown III was one of two inmates who died by suicide in the new Wayne County Jail within a month of the move to the facility.
Detroit Free Press
August 1, 2025
Starbucks is closing 'pickup' locations. Are any Michigan locations affected?
The company said it's not moving away from mobile ordering, which accounts for 31% of transactions.
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August 1, 2025
Good Samaritan with gun gets free BBQ for life, other freebies after Walmart stabbing
Northern Michigan is celebrating a man with a gun who took down the Walmart stabbing suspect, yet showed restraint in not pulling the trigge...
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August 1, 2025
Is it legal to fish there? What Michigan law says about beaches, streams, railroad bridges
Michigan anglers can use public lakes and streams, but it's important to know what's legal or not before dropping a line.
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August 1, 2025
Time is running out: Martin Lawrence's comedy tour is almost over, how to buy tickets
Tickets are still available for the final four shows of Martin Lawrence's comedy tour. Here's how to secure yours.
Detroit Free Press
August 1, 2025