Bills would help Michigan teachers pay for health care
“You’re compromising your care because it wasn’t the initial best option for you, you’re doing...
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Michigan attorney charged in fatal hit-and-run crash after changing his story
Investigators said Edward Nahhat initially said he was misidentified then later changed his story to...
Suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed Detroit-area woman tracked by Flock camera
In a separate incident, Fraser police arrest female accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the...
Gladwin man killed in Midland County car crash
A 55-year-old Gladwin man was killed in car crash earlier this week in Midland County.
Road Watch: Ongoing Metro Detroit road construction for weekend of Aug. 28 and beyond
Road construction happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state
Roughly 60% of occupied Michigan homes — about 2.5 million units, owned or rented —...
Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
Late Thursday, Google maps had not renamed the lake as it did last year after...
Michigan to receive $171M in $17B Meta settlement over addictive features
The settlement addresses allegations that Meta designed its social media apps with addictive features, knowingly...
Rogers vs. El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race
The race is one of the nation’s most important as both parties vie for control...
Best selling author Craig Johnson coming to Clare in October
New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson to the Pere Marquette District Library in Clare. Johnson wrote...
From honey to hockey sticks, Trump’s trade war with Canada hikes tariffs on a long list of goods
When first announcing the planned 50% tariffs last month, the Trump administration said that the...
Residents and officials feeling powerless in Michigan data center fights
At least 28 officials across eight Michigan communities faced recall efforts but only one official...
‘Nobody who knows the Legislature better’: Brinks will bring active approach as Benson running mate
A campaign spokesperson said Brinks would bring an “active governing approach to the job.”
Inside one of the world’s few crash courses in conserving and caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts
“If you touch this papyrus, you can feel the history,” said Shijin Jiang, who was...
“American Pickers” is searching for unique collections in Michigan
The hit television show from The History Channel, "American Pickers," is coming to Michigan, Indiana,...
Michigan libraries expand beyond books — and walls — by going outdoors
As e-books and audiobooks become more popular, libraries have had to transform to meet community...
CMU’s Drone Lab helped participate in Northern Strike exercises
Central Michigan University's Drone Lab recently provided students with opportunities to contribute to one of...
Michigan hunters fund temporary fix for DNR-managed waterfowl areas
Waterfowl hunting advocates raised $80,000 in recent days to fund operations at four Michigan Department...
CMU alumnus earned a Sports Emmy Award for his work in NBA on Prime
Just five years after graduating from Central Michigan University, Zach Newhouse has reached a crowning...
Which Michigan ‘I voted’ sticker contest winner will you choose in November?
The designs were created by students and residents from across the state and will be...
Benson chooses Brinks as running mate, citing leadership and legislative wins
Benson and Brinks would be the first all-female governor and lieutenant governor pair if elected.
U.S. Department of Agriculture declared August as Tree Check Month
Michigan’s Invasive Species Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
Alma nurses hold info picket as bargaining for a new contract continues
MyMichigan Alma RNs will hold an informational picket from 4:30 pm to 6 pm today...
Downstate city to consider making improper use of Flock a crime
Although license plate reader system wasn't formally on the agenda, the topic dominated the city...
Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Hickman was convicted in 2024 of misdemeanor fourth-degree child abuse, according to court records. He...
Renewed push to ban seclusion, reduce restraint in Michigan schools
Michigan schools secluded or restrained students nearly 18,000 times during the 2024-2025 school year, down...
DeBoyer could help James avoid a nasty GOP convention fight
Experts believe Lansing legislative experience — which James does not have — was an absolute top...
Eminem’s ex jailed by judge for bond violations
Assistant Macomb Prosecutor Joseph McCarthy reminded Judge William Hackel “you’ve been encouraging her for two...
Free teen heart screening is coming to Clare later this month
The Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation will host a free Teen Heart Screening on Saturday, Aug....
GOP gubernatorial candidate John James selects Rep. Jay DeBoyer for running mate
DeBoyer is the chair of the state House Oversight Committee, where he has made a...
U-M affirms Ypsilanti $1.2B computing center site; township officials vow fight
Moving ahead with the facility “will give scientists the computing power needed to solve the...
Central Michigan University to receive around $5.7 million in federal funds
Central Michigan University will receive nearly $6 million from the federal government to support its...
Illinois law is the first in the Great Lakes region to designate industrial plastic pellets as pollution
Companies that manufacture, use or transport nurdles must report spills and will be required to...
As state rolls out automated traffic tickets, new law blocks driver points
The prospect of camera-based traffic enforcement has sparked privacy concerns in Michigan and other parts...
Rescued: River tubing group stranded for 3 days in West Michigan, living off bark and flowers
“You’re talking about vegetation that’s higher than your eyes and switchgrass that cuts you when...
Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
Public opinion polling shows people think teachers should start at $54,600 and average pay should...
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker 9/11 remarks
Democrats face the daunting task of holding all their seats and flipping four GOP-held seats...
As Michigan ages, are we overlooking a critical type of caregiver – the friend?
More than 2.4 million Americans are quietly helping friends delay the need for social services...
Winning Ms. Senior Michigan is fitting for this pageant-loving woman
“I was in total shock when they announced my name; I didn’t believe it,” said...
How Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan: Big turnout, liberal towns, walkup votes
The race between El-Sayed and Stevens was seen by many as a barometer for the...
Isabella County is seeking applications to fill a board vacancy
The Isabella County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a new vacancy on the...
Shepherd man to serve 300 days in jail after Midland drug bust
A 44-year-old Shepherd man began serving a 300-day jail sentence on July 30 after leading...
Mt. Pleasant woman to stand trial for Medicaid fraud
A 47-year-old Mt. Pleasant woman has been ordered to stand trial in Ingham County on...
List of 7 ice cream shops to build a vacation around includes Michigan favorite
The Washington Post contacted ice cream experts and superfans for their suggestions of travel-worthy ice...
State reports over 12,000 cyclosporiasis cases, says most salad greens safe to eat
Two people have died and 279 people have been hospitalized with cyclosporiasis, up from 193...
Army opens test ranges to small companies to get weapons quicker to the battlefield
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told reporters at Grayling's military testing range the effort will cut...
Gratiot County voted on four millage proposals during this week’s election
Gratiot County's election results were released earlier this week, showing the results of four millage...
Clare County voted on four millage issues this week; here’s what passed
Clare County's August primary had four millage questions that involved everything from agriculture and roads...
ReLeaf Michigan is looking for the biggest trees in the state
ReLeaf Michigan is inviting residents across the state to help find and nominate Michigan’s biggest...
NYC Mayor Mamdani praises El-Sayed win in Michigan as progressives surge in Democratic party
Progressives have generally been on a roll in their battle with moderates for ascendancy in...
Bernie Sanders calls El-Sayed win the most ‘extraordinary victory in modern American politics’
Sanders said the reason he believed El-Sayed won was his focus on “the need for...
Michigan Republicans rally behind ticket after divisive gubernatorial primary
The lunch was hosted by U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who was unopposed in his...
Who is Abdul El-Sayed? What to know about Michigan’s Democrat U.S. Senate candidate
The 41-year-old is running on a three-pronged platform to get money out of politics, put...
Here’s how Isabella County voted in the primary election
Voters from across Michigan voted in the primaries, and many of those ballots contained items...
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
“Whatever happens tonight,” El-Sayed told a thinned but still energetic crowd, “we have a responsibility...
Michigan voters cite economy, need for change in primary election
As of Tuesday morning, more than 1.3 million voters had already cast their absentee ballots...
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states
The expansion marks a significant widening of the outbreak.
Michigan was to be a ‘haven state’ for abortion. It didn’t happen
Michigan’s expected role as a “haven state” in 2022 never materialized.
Fire chief: Boat explosion ‘could’ve been horrible’
“This is a very rare event,” Bostater said. “It was most likely fuel-related because it...
Taco Bell met with Michigan health officials on parasite weeks before recall
It’s unclear exactly how the outbreak came to light and when the discussions began.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens make final push in fierce Michigan Senate primary
Observers view it as a proxy battle for the future of the Democratic Party. And...
Abdul El-Sayed, accused of sexism, says his contempt is for most everyone
“I have a lot of contempt for the system,” Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said in...
Signups are open for the SERVPRO First Responder 5k
SERVPRO of Mt. Pleasant, Clare and Houghton Lake has announced the return of the 3rd...
DNR announces adjusted hours at four managed waterfowl areas
Decreasing revenues, increasing costs from inflation and years of deferred maintenance on critical infrastructure have...
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
Soon after the alert from feds, the state received “a small number of reports from...
Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
Enbridge wants to bury the pipeline in a tunnel under the straits. Environmentalists and Michigan...
Convict accused of scamming six downstate residents
Williams “persuaded the homeowner to provide additional money by claiming he needed funds for cancer...
Michigan defense manufacturer to build $163M addition
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved a $5-million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant...
Michigan parasite cases top 10,000, health officials report
The latest report from Michigan health officials shows 193 individuals have been hospitalized due to...
Owner, operator of multiple nursing homes facing AG lawsuit for Medicaid fraud, understaffing claims
Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing the owner/operator of nursing home facilities in four counties...
Police vetted dubious allegation only after Buttigieg was separated from children
“This has been a painful and infuriating situation for the family,” Buttigieg spokesman Sean Manning...
Michigan’s next new license plate will raise funds for animal welfare
The new fundraising plate will cost motorists $35 on top of their vehicle registration fee....
Clinton County man faces 50 counts of firearm and wildlife violations
Thomas House, 26, was arraigned Thursday, July 23, in 65A District Court in St. Johns...
Investigation revealed ‘devastating’ reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein
Interlochen removed Epstein’s name from a lodge after he was convicted of sex offenses in...
Mike Rogers campaign for U.S. Senate loses $16,700 in invoice fraud
Campaign spokesperson Alyssa Brouillet said the committee paid the $16,700 invoice after it was “received...
Michigan man lost $200K-plus in alleged scam; one arrested in police sting
The alleged victim reportedly made eight in-person payments of cash and gold bars to several...
Detroit Zoo’s newest baby gorilla needs a name
The zoo posted on its Facebook page that Tulivu and her baby are doing well,...
Mt. Pleasant man arrested for alleged robbery, assault with intent to murder
Mt. Pleasant man Zakery George-Wayne Ripley, 37, was arrested for the alleged robbery and assault...
Michigan Democrats call on MDOT to end Border Patrol camera agreement
In a letter, 15 Democratic lawmakers argued that devices like Flock Safety cameras and other...
Fact check: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed clash over AIPAC, electability
The race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is one of the nation’s most closely...
4 ways a happiness expert uses life’s challenges to find deeper meaning
Since 2008, there's been a rise in the number of young people surveyed by the...
Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
“The word we all were using was ‘ominous,’” he said. “It’s like, ‘Whoa, look at...
Why thousands of Michigan votes likely won’t be counted in the primary
Problem created by crossover voting between parties on the same ballot, clerks and experts say....
Officials say man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself, before all were found in West Michigan home fire
The couple met at work at a beverage company in 2008 and began dating that...
From literacy to school choice: How Michigan’s governor candidates compare on education
Plans include a lot of broad ideas, with few specifics on how they will accomplish...
20th annual Old 27 Motor Tour to cruise through Mid Michigan next month
The 20th annual Michigan Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour is less than a month away,...
After stops and starts, traffic finally flowing across Gordie Howe bridge
More than 70% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S., making America its largest trade...
Trump to defend economic policies in Milford, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
Early voting is underway for Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, which features fierce nomination fights in...
Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, as Michigan remains hardest hit state
A total of 160 individuals have been hospitalized due to cyclosporiasis,
Clare County boy plans to donate to a veteran charity, goes viral on TikTok
A 9-year-old boy from Clare County went viral after his mother posted a TikTok about...
Local Big Brothers Big Sisters branch rebranding to Mentors in the Mitten
A Clare County nonprofit with a history of mentoring local youth dating back to 1975...
Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk
A wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of...
Michigan bars big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
It’s part of a broad push to address an ongoing housing crisis by limiting the...
Report: Michigan’s budget much bigger than ‘on paper,’ likely tops $86B
Budgets aren't always a perfect measure of the true size of government, but the large...
Unreleased Bob Seger songs coming as part of “Face the Promise” reissue
Some "new" Bob Seger songs are coming in September -- the Detroit rocker's first fresh...
OK2SAY reports second-highest tip volume in system history
Last year the Michigan State Police (MSP) OK2SAY system recorded its second-highest use volume since...
Taco Bell offers $1 lettuce-free enchirito to win back customers
Traffic to the company’s US locations has taken a hit since authorities tied cyclospora infections...
Michigan immigrant spent weeks in a freezing isolation cell. ICE does it more and more.
“I felt like I was going to freeze to death,” Sanan Atou said. “I didn’t...
Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
Canada now plans to hold its own ceremony Friday, July 24. It is now unclear...
President Trump travels to Oakland County ahead of Michigan’s primary election
Trump carried Michigan in 2016 and 2024, and both parties view the battleground state as...