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Michigan man among 7 named in Cornell fraternity sexual assault lawsuit

A civil lawsuit filed in 2026 accuses seven Cornell Chi Phi fraternity members, including Michigan man Scott Kretschmar, of sexually assaulting a female student in 2024.

Genesee County voters to weigh in on 11 state legislative races in Nov. 3 election

Contested races span seven state House districts and four state Senate Districts across the region.

Crash with state police car in Lapeer County injures woman

A 67-year-old woman was seriously injured when a Chevrolet Traverse collided with a Michigan State Police patrol car in Lapeer County.

Flint police investigate shooting that injured 2

Two people, including a juvenile, were shot inside a Flint home and hospitalized in good condition.

Section of East Lippincott Road to close for cross tube replacement in Davison Township

Work by the Genesee County Road Commission will close a stretch of East Lippincott Boulevard this week.

Michigan weather: Pleasantly warm temperatures continue before midweek rain arrives

Tuesday will be another nice, warm day before rain hits.

Michigan pursues $50M conservation project, and 4 other major stories

These are some of MLive's top headlines you might've missed to help get your morning started on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

Joggers find man stabbed to death in Flint

No suspects are currently in custody. The incident remains under investigation.

Genesee County Accepting Bids for Former Mt. Morris District Court Property

E. Lippincott Boulevard closed between Oak and Montague roads on Tuesday

DAVISON TWP. – On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Genesee County Road Commission will be replacing a cross tube from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on E. Lippincott Boulevard in Davison between Oak R…

Fire displaces residents at apartment building in Davison Township

DAVISON TWP. — Residents were displaced from a building at Windsor Place Apartment, 8045 Kensington Blvd., due to a second story fire on Friday at about 4:50 p.m. The Davison-Rich…

Genesee County Leaders Share Important Election Information

Historic Genesee County Courthouse Celebrates 100 Years

Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal crash that killed Flushing grad

FLINT – Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton announced today that he has charged an 18-year-old Flushing man with manslaughter in connection with a crash last month in Grand Bla…

Community leaders reflect as 1-year anniversary of church shooting, fire approaches

GRAND BLANC TWP. — Grand Blanc Township Police Chief Bill Renye was towing a boat back from Lake St. Clair. Township Supervisor Scott Bennett was driving home from a wedding in no…

Six Flags permanently closes X2 roller coaster accused of causing more than 100 brain injuries, 2 deaths

Six Flags Magic Mountain says it will permanently close X2 in Valencia after lawsuits alleged more than 100 brain injuries were linked to the roller coaster.

Saginaw Fire Department releases photos, seeks tips in Fordney Park fire investigation

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saginaw Fire Marshal’s office at 989-759-1374.

Trump says AI self-regulation is ‘very important’ after meeting with tech leaders

President Donald Trump said self-regulation of artificial intelligence is important following a meeting with technology leaders at the White House.

Investigators seek tips to identify teens tied to Fordney Park fire

Police are asking for tips to identify several teens believed to be involved in setting a fire.

NASCAR driver ordered to pay woman $850K after alleged affair

A NASCAR driver has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars after she was allegedly involved in an affair.

College student seriously injured after falling eight stories from an apartment window while dancing on couch

A 21-year-old college student is recovering from serious injuries after police say she fell from an eighth-floor apartment window over the weekend in Athens.

One more quiet day before midweek rain

We're tracking nice weather again today, but rain returns tomorrow.

Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team’s tactics

Former special counsel Jack Smith has forcefully defended his prosecutions of President Donald Trump and his investigative tactics.

Clio teacher wins $75,000 skilled trades program prize

A Clio high school industrial technology teacher won the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for School Prize for Teaching Excellence and received $75,000 for the school’s program.

3 running for 2 seats on Bay City school board

A retired teacher, a former board member and a parent with young children in the district explain why they're running and what they hope to accomplish if elected.

Hoyt Library ghost tours return this October with free, limited-space events

Registration opens Oct. 1 for a series of free ghost tours at Hoyt Library in Saginaw.

SVSU healthcare compliance certificate earns national accreditation

The graduate program is one of only three universities in the advanced tier and the first in Michigan to achieve this distinction, offering students a direct path to professional…

Tiny Footprints 5K in Midland honors babies lost too soon

The third annual event on October 10 at St. Charles Park raises funds for bereavement supplies and NICU donations while supporting grieving families in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Saginaw Township schools weigh engineering fixes to address Arrowwood flooding

The school was closed for one week in April as well as in 2013 while crews cleaned up flood damage following storms.

Michigan’s 96th House District race: Bridge issues dominate debate

Republican Timmy Beson and Democrat Chris Girard both say Bay County bridges need attention, but differ on how to address tolls, funding and accountability in the November electio…

Oddsmakers favor Lions to win high-scoring road game vs. Panthers

The Lions hit the road for two straight weeks before an early bye.

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner dies at 90

He was the IndyCar Series national champion in 1976.

Fall Sports Stars: Vote for the top seniors athletes in Metro Detroit

It’s time for you to vote for who you think the top senior fall sports athlete is in Metro Detroit by voting in MLive’s Fall Sports Stars poll.

Fall Sports Stars: Who is Top Senior on Bay City area boys cross country scene?

Your chance to help name the top standouts on the Bay City area cross country landscape

Big Ten basketball adopts rule to block pros as Michigan adds two 5th-year players to roster

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Kenny Noland recently won court cases against the NCAA in order to play a fifth season of college

Fall Sports Stars: Who is the Top Senior on the Bay City area boys soccer scene?

Your chance to name the biggest standout on the high school soccer scene

Michigan defense has been good, but it’s still missing one key ingredient

The Wolverines' defense has only forced three takeaways through four games, a number Kyle Whittingham would like to see higher.

News they don’t want you to see

Tuesday September 29, 2026

Libertarian party disavows candidate for Governor Anthony Hudson

Hudson just released a statement

Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?

Some rural healthcare leaders say the first round of funds allocated from the Rural Health Transformation Program don’t go far enough to stabilize their industry amid federal cuts.

Proposal 1: Rewrite Michigan’s Constitution? Here’s how it would work

Michiganders will once again decide whether to rewrite the state constitution. Why not everyone is on board with the idea — or what it’ll look like.

Trump lowers fuel economy standards. Detroit automakers welcome change

Ford, GM and Stellantis welcomed the relaxed fuel economy standards. Environmental groups questioned the move.

News they don’t want you to see

Monday September 28, 2026

Who will be exempt from Medicaid work rules in Michigan? What to know

The US Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services issued guidance this month to define which Medicaid recipients are too frail to meet new work requirements that start after Jan.…

Fact check: Would Abdul El-Sayed raise taxes to pay for Medicare for All?

Republican Mike Rogers says Medicare for All would force tax hikes. Abdul El-Sayed says it would lower total costs. Here are the facts.