Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
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The beloved Michigan News Agency building in Kalamazoo will reopen on three days later this month for a final book sale. See the dates of the sale here and read more in Top Stories.
Step into the holidays with handcrafted leather boots from Tecovas—built to last, made to impress, and shipping free on orders over $100. Read more on today’s featured brand below.
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🚙 Ford Racing Brings Global Launch Event to Detroit
Ford Racing announced their global launch event will take place in Detroit for the first time ever in January.
The event planned for Michigan Central Station during Detroit Auto Show Week will feature a star-studded lineup of drivers and the design of the Ford-Red Bull cars that will bring Ford back to Formula 1 for the first time in 22 years.
The event is planned to take place on January 15th. You can see Ford’s full announcement here.
🕵🏼 Huge Drug Bust in Macomb County
The Macomb County Sherriff’s Office announced a drug bust that involved over 1,500 pounds of Marijuana, $380,000 of cash, crack cocaine, and five vehicles.
Three men from Shelby Township were arrested in connection to the bust for allegedly operating a sophisticated, multi-state trafficking network that sold bulk marijuana ranging from 6 to 150 pounds.
According to the Sherriff’s office, all three men have been charged with delivery and manufacture of 45 kilograms of marijuana, conspiracy to commit controlled substance delivery or manufacture, and maintaining a drug house.
You can see the full release from the Sherriff’s office here.
📚 Historic Kalamazoo Book Store to Reopen
The historic Michigan News Agency building in Kalamazoo announced it will reopen its doors one final time for a community book sale later this month.
The beloved store, open since 1947, closed its doors earlier this year after the owner Dean Hauck passed away in February.
New ownership at the store stated their desire is “to honor its deep cultural impact” by hosting the book sale.
The store will open on November 22nd, 23rd, and 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 50% off all books. You can find more on the history behind the building, and event details here.
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Around the Mitten
Grand Rapids: City officials erected the 37-foot Concolor Fir Christmas tree that will hold 40,000-50,000 lights at Rosa Park Circle. (See Photos)
Northern Michigan: Most of the Upper Peninsula will see the Northern Lights tonight as part of a severe geomagnetic storm. (More)
Saginaw: A bar themed after the Red Wings legend Gordie Howe announced a grand opening date of November 26. (More)
Royal Oak: A 103-year-old woman who worked at the Ypsilanti B-24 bomber plant during WWII was honored at a “Rosie the Riveter” statue unveiling. (See Video)
Ann Arbor: Trinity Health announced a $60.5 million renovation and expansion over the next three years to its emergency department. (See Concept Photos)
Grand Blanc: The popular breakfast and lunch spot, Anna’s House, will open a location in the city next summer. (More)
Auburn Hills: The city’s downtown area received the 2025 Best Public Space Project award by the The Michigan Downtown Association. (More)
Black Friday just got a lot sharper.
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And this year, every purchase comes with a free gift—because even your gear deserves a little something extra.
⚡ Don’t miss it—shop the dbrand Black Friday Sale now—before the best designs sell out.
Sports
No. 6 Michigan basketball held off Wake Forest in an 85-84 overtime thriller. (See Highlights)
The Temptations will perform at the Lions’ December 4 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. (More)
Michigan Football moved up to No. 18 in the newest College Football Playoff rankings. (See Rankings)
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