Gander News of the Day

Plus: Last-minute voting tips Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s officially primary election day here in Michigan!  Several high-profile races are on the ballot today, including competitive primaries for US Senate, governor, Congress, and the state Legislature, all with major implications for the state’s future. Today, we’re bringing you up to speed on the…

Plus: Michigan AG sues nursing home operator Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As we do our civic duty and vote during election season, many of us feel inspired to give back to our communities in other ways, too. Unfortunately, between work, family, and everyday life, finding time for another commitment isn’t always easy. That’s…

Plus: Michiganders have this to say about Flock cameras Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A new independent investigation has uncovered allegations that Jeffrey Epstein had inappropriate contact with two Interlochen students years before his first criminal conviction—contradicting what the renowned arts school has publicly maintained for more than a decade. The report also documented…

Art festivals, music, and bologna, too. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your handpicked selection of the best weekend events in Michigan. Highlights include art festivals in nearly every corner of the state, a festival dedicated to pirates and mermaids, jazz in Flint, and even a celebration all about bologna (the lunch meat,…

Plus: Josh and Jase return to MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Although Michigan is home to hundreds of waterfalls, when people hear the word “waterfall” here, their mind usually goes to Tahquamenon Falls. And while Tahquamenon is indeed the largest waterfall in the state, you might be surprised to learn that it’s not…

Plus: Michigan selected for early 2028 primary Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As automatic license plate reader cameras continue spreading across Michigan, questions are mounting over who can access the data they collect and how it’s being used.  After privacy concerns prompted some communities to ditch the technology, lawmakers are now pushing for rules…

Plus: 9 things to do in Detroit off the beaten path Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s ongoing cyclospora outbreak has many shoppers thinking twice before grabbing a head of lettuce—but for local farms and farmers markets, it’s been an unexpected boost. Today, we’re taking a look at how the outbreak is shining a…

Inside: An Italian fest out west, art in the UP, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The air has finally cleared up, and this weekend has a great lineup of events across Michigan to make the most of summer. Highlights this week include an Italian festival in West Michigan, a Greek celebration in…

How federal agents tried to dampen bootleggers’ spirits Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Detroit has no shortage of great places to catch a drink, from rooftop bars with incredible city views to speakeasies full of old-school charm. But there was a time about a century back when Detroit’s relationship with alcohol was far more…

Plus: Cyclosporiasis cases reach 6,000 in MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The back-to-school supplies may already be filling store shelves, but there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy. If you’re looking to squeeze in one more adventure before the school year begins, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded up 13 of the…