Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday.

On Nov. 2, 1983, then President Ronald Reagan signed the bill named the “King Holiday Bill” that forevermore set the third Monday in January as a federal holiday in order to remember and observe the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Just four days after King’s assassination in 1968, US Rep. John Conyers of Michigan introduced legislation for a federal holiday to honor the civil rights leader. However, the holiday wasn’t ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just as much a Detroit holiday as it is a federal one. Created after overwhelming approval in Congress and being signed into a law by President Ronald Reagan in ...

Former GOP Michigan congressman and senatorial candidate Mike Rogers could be back on the ballot in 2026, as the Republican is eyeing the race to replace Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).

Three Boston College players will compete in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl on Thursday. Offensive linemen Jack Conley and Drew Kendall as well as defensive tackle Cam Horsley will play on the West team. Conley and Horsley were two of four Eagles to receive first round invites in October of 2024 while Kendall accepted his offer in December.

Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal launched his campaign for mayor on Wednesday at the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan

Democrat Gary Peters' announcement means Michigan will have an open U.S. Senate seat for the second time in two years.

Last Thursday was the day legendary volleyball coach John Cook came to Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen with two words: “It’s time." Sam McKewon breaks down how the AD kept

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce 99th Annual Gala Awards was an evening filled with food and fun for everyone in attendance, but for five individuals, a pleasant surprise was the finest accoutrement. Vincia Miller was recognized as the Young Professional of the Year,

Former Michigan basketball coach John Beilein joins 'Hail Yes!' to discuss the current squad in Ann Arbor, his relationship with Dusty May and more.