News Summary Michigan’s new road-funding legislation has led to a controversial 83% increase in annual registration fees for electric vehicles, raising costs to a total of $260. Critics argue this move is unfair and could hinder EV adoption, while supporters claim gas vehicle drivers pay a larger share overall. Senator
News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, hit the jackpot with $100,000 in the Powerball drawing using AI-generated numbers from ChatGPT. Her win reflects the growing trend of utilizing technology in lottery strategies. Initially believing she had won $50,000, Carvey was shocked to discover her total prize doubled
News Summary A 25-year-old man from Ann Arbor was arrested for driving a stolen Dodge Durango after a coordinated operation by Michigan State Police at MotorCity Casino. Officers utilized aviation support and casino security footage to capture the suspect, who attempted to flee but was apprehended nearby. This incident highlights
News Summary Eddie Jawad, a businessman in Macomb County, Michigan, survived a shooting ambush on October 14, 2025. The incident occurred as he was leaving his home, with the attacker reportedly having planned the assault. Jawad was grazed by a bullet but released from the hospital the same day. Local
News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery after using AI to select her numbers. She typically plays when jackpots exceed a billion, but this time, she consulted ChatGPT for suggestions. Initially thinking she won $50,000, she discovered her prize doubled after activating
News Summary Office Depot has faced significant backlash after terminating an employee who refused to print a poster for a vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred just hours before the vigil, leading to wide criticism and calls for a boycott from Republican leaders and the public alike.
News Summary Four proposed data centers in Southeast Michigan, particularly a $1 billion project in Augusta Township, are causing budgetary and environmental concerns among local communities. While some officials support the development for its economic potential, residents fear the environmental impact and utility costs. A referendum is scheduled for 2026
News Summary Southeast Michigan is witnessing proposals for four massive data centers, challenging traditional locations for such projects. Augusta Township has approved rezoning for a Thor Equities data center, aimed at boosting local infrastructure despite community concerns over environmental impacts. The demand for these centers is driven by advancements in
News Summary Dallas-based Sun Holdings has acquired casual dining chain Bar Louie following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. This move comes just seven months after Bar Louie’s significant downsizing from 130 locations in 2018 to only 39 today. While Sun Holdings operates over 1,800 locations across the U.S., Bar Louie’s
News Summary Detroit is set to embark on a transformative journey with the development of a new multimodal transportation hub. Backed by a $40 million investment, this initiative aims to enhance regional connectivity between the Detroit-Ann Arbor Innovation Corridor and Detroit Metro Airport. The hub will accommodate passenger rail and
