Man charged in sex assault near SVSU campus takes plea deal Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com Two life offenses the defendant initially faced were dismissed.         Read More

Bay City news Michigan man allegedly threatened girlfriend with machete during argument Here’s who won the Bronner’s 2020 media archery contest for charity Rivers have poured a year’s worth of water into some Great Lakes in just 4 months

Statewide news Michigan gears up for extended Snowmobile Festival Justine Lofton | jlofton@mlive.com Key differences between XFL, NFL rules include definition of catch, unique overtime format Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com   Michigan sheriff pleads for help for mentally ill patient in his jail, calls system “broken” Bob Johnson | Bob_Johnson@mlive.com Michael Bloomberg opens Flint office, gets former mayor’s endorsement Zahra Ahmad | zahmad@mlive.com

Life & Culture Why you’ll see ‘harbor hosts’ on some Michigan docks this summer Sleeping Bear Dunes accepting submissions for its 2020 artist residency program Fishtown’s Village Cheese Shanty lifted onto new foundation, saved from rising waters

Michigan's Best   We've found the state's best pizza, dessert, beer and more Follow along Your weather   Your local forecast, radar and statewide weather trends Read more