DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on Canadian authorities Thursday to resolve a dispute over COVID-19 vaccination mandates that have led truckers in Windsor to block traffic into Canada over the Ambassador Bridge. “My message is simple: reopen tra…
Elton John on Aretha Franklin: ‘I love her so much and I still do’
DETROIT — Superstar entertainer Elton John paid tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin during one of two dynamic shows at Little Caesars Arena this week, saying even as she battled cancer, she performed at one of his shows. Wearing his signature …
Michigan’s Ambassador Bridge remains closed into Canada
DETROIT — Traffic from the U.S. to Canada via the Ambassador Bridge remained blocked Wednesday morning, more than 36 hours after the bridge was completely closed due to a protest by Canadian truck drivers. The Ambassador Bridge reopened to some U.S.-bo…
Ram teases electric 1500 pickup, launches site for ‘revolution’
Ram’s electric pickup truck still is two years away, but the “Built to Serve” brand is giving the public a tease of a concept vehicle and an opportunity to share what they want from the EV. The Stellantis NV make on Tuesday launched RamRevolution.com. …
Horse farm owner testifies Jennifer Crumbley confided her son ‘ruined so many lives’
R OCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Kira Pennock said her friend, Jennifer Crumbley, sent her a text message in the aftermath of a Nov. 30 shooting rampage at Oxford High School, telling her “my son ruined so many lives today.” The comments came hours after Penn…
Second Whitmer kidnap plotter to plead guilty, court records show
DETROIT — A second member of an alleged plot to kidnap and hurt Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty, giving federal prosecutors two key insiders to fight defense claims of entrapment during next month’s trial, according to a feder…
Most Great Lakes won’t approach record highs in next 6 months, report finds
DETROIT — Most of the Great Lakes will remain above their long-term average water levels in the coming months but won’t reach the record highs of recent years, Army Corps of Engineers hydrologists said in their latest forecast. “We’re well below the re…
NHL at the break: Surprises, disappointments and award contenders from the first half
DETROIT — Somehow, the NHL has gotten to the midway point of its season. Despite more than 100 games being postponed because of COVID-19 issues, and games that went on despite lineups that looked more like preseason game rosters, the NHL has reached Al…
Michigan puts up fight against Purdue but costly turnovers thwart upset bid
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When Michigan walked into Mackey Arena, it had its sights set on leaving with a signature win. The Wolverines had their chance. They put up a fight against one of the top teams in the nation, mucked the game up and trailed by fou…
GM agrees to electrify medium-duty trucks with Lightning eMotors
General Motors Co. is collaborating with Colorado-based Lightning eMotors to fully electrify commercial vehicles for use in several applications, including school buses, shuttle buses, delivery and work trucks. GM has agreed to supply Lightning eMotors…