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.

John Conyers, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district. Four days after his assassination, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, introduced a bill in the Congress to recognize ...

The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl will be played on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MT). The college all-star game will be nationally televised on NFL Network. View the full rosters of players participating in this year’s game below.

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

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

Ottawa County has agreed to pay $190,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by former Administrator John Gibbs, who sued after he was fired.

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

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

NEW YORK — Monday, Jan. 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though the majority ...

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,

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.