Company: 1st of nearly 200,000 Lapeer solar panels installed
(LAPEER) — DTE Energy says installation has taken place on the first of nearly 200,000 total solar panels set to be at two projects in Lapeer.
Everybody ‘nose’ these stars set for ‘Red Nose Day’
NEW YORK (AP) – Celine Dion, Tyler Perry, Bono and Julia Roberts are a few of some 65 big names scheduled to appear on the second annual “Red Nose Day Special” this Thursday.
Actress Melissa Gilbert drops run for Congress in Michigan
(HOWELL, Mich. (AP) – Former “Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert is dropping her run for Congress in Michigan.
Ariana Grande replaces Whitney Houston hologram on ‘Voice’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Ariana Grande has filled in for a hologram version of Whitney Houston in a duet with Christina Aguilera on the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice.”
Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, reveals tattoo tribute
Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, is showing off another tattoo honoring her late father.
Ford recalls 271K pickups to fix brake fluid leak
DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling some of its top-selling vehicles in the U.S. to fix a fluid leak that can reduce braking power.
FDA delays high-stakes decision on muscular dystrophy drug
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health regulators will take more time to review a highly-contested drug for muscular dystrophy that has become a flashpoint in the debate over patient access to experimental medicine.
US defense secretary calls for faster technology development
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the government needs to develop technology faster and reconnect with the tech industry.
Tour De France: Increased Security
PARIS (AP) – Officials in France have announced increased security for this year’s Tour de France. The event will be protected by an unprecedented force of 23,000, including SWAT-like intervention squads, as the government tries to ensure
Nyquist out of Belmont
NEW YORK (AP) – Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will not run in the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the horse racing Triple Crown. Trainer Doug O’Neill says the horse has a fever and elevated white blood
NFL: Super Bowls awarded
UNDATED (AP) – The NFL has awarded the 2019 through 2021 Super Bowls to three cities that have significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.
NHL Playoffs: Sharks look to close out the Blues; Pens stretch series to limit
SAN JOSE (AP) – With home ice advantage tonight the San Jose Sharks can finish off the St. Louis Blues and advance to the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals.
NBA PLayoffs: 5th game for Cavs and Raptors; Thunder have Warriors on ropes
CLEVELAND (AP) – The home team has won every game so far in the NBA’s Eastern Conference final. The Cavaliers won the first two, and then the Raptors turned around and won the next two.
Reports: Michigan RB was run over by forklift last month
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Michigan running back Drake Johnson was run over by a forklift in a bizarre accident last month at the Wolverines’ indoor track building, according to reports Tuesday.
Duke-Michigan St, UNC-Indiana headline ACC/Big Ten Challenge
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) – Duke will play host to Michigan State and North Carolina will visit Indiana in the marquee matchups of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Verlander shines, Rodriguez earns 400th save in Detroit win
DETROIT (AP) – Justin Verlander struck out 10 in eight scoreless innings, and Francisco Rodriguez held on for his 400th save in the Detroit Tigers’ 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
Judge denies request by Exelon to overrule township regarding public hearing
(BRIDGEHAMPTON TOWNSHIP) — Sanilac County Circuit Court Judge Donald Teeple Monday denied a request by wind energy company Exelon, to force the Bridgehampton Township Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the company’s application for a
Representative Howell’s bill helps students prepare for workforce
(AREA) — State Representative Gary Howell of North Branch has introduced legislation allowing students to take a course of study more suited to vocational and technical education.
Bridge repairs along I-69 in Lapeer County continue, Morris Road closed to traffic June 6
(LAPEER COUNTY) — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $4.7 million in repairs and improvements to 11 bridge structures in Lapeer County.
MDOT lifts traffic restrictions to ease busy Memorial Day travel
(AREA) — This Memorial Day weekend, MDOT is removing lane restrictions on more than half of its road and bridge projects to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers.