
Senate Democrats introduce bills to hold utilities accountable for extended outages
Read full article: Senate Democrats introduce bills to hold utilities accountable for extended outagesThe legislation would provide utility customers with hourly payments for outages that last more than 72 hours and outage credits for four or more outages each year.

See what topped Michigan’s 2026 ‘Hot 50′ list of in-demand jobs
Read full article: See what topped Michigan’s 2026 ‘Hot 50′ list of in-demand jobsTwo new reports released this week from the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics offers a peek into which careers will be in highest demand across the state through 2034.

US Supreme Court sets deadline for Michigan’s response to proposed citizenship voting ballot measure
Read full article: US Supreme Court sets deadline for Michigan’s response to proposed citizenship voting ballot measureThe group behind a proposed initiative to require all voters to show photo ID is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to intervene to get it on the November ballot.

League of Women Voters works to engage first-time voters ahead of midterms
Read full article: League of Women Voters works to engage first-time voters ahead of midtermsMichiganders cast a record number of ballots in the primary, and with the 2026 midterms approaching, nonpartisan groups like the League of Women Voters are working to engage first-time voters.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens both campaigned in Detroit -- Here’s a look at how it went
Read full article: Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens both campaigned in Detroit -- Here’s a look at how it wentMichigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is drawing national attention and national money, as tens of millions of dollars in outside spending pours into a race that could influence the direction of the Democratic Party in Michigan and beyond.

3 of Michigan’s largest electric utilities under investigation over response to recent storms
Read full article: 3 of Michigan’s largest electric utilities under investigation over response to recent stormsThree of Michigan’s largest electric utilities are under investigation over restoration efforts following the severe storms that left thousands of Michiganders without power over the Fourth of July weekend.

Michigan reports 2,640 Cyclospora cases; Lettuce identified as possible source of outbreak
Read full article: Michigan reports 2,640 Cyclospora cases; Lettuce identified as possible source of outbreakMichigan health officials are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened 2,640 people, with early evidence pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a possible source.
Brighton man sentenced for falsifying water safety reports at Michigan mobile home parks
Read full article: Brighton man sentenced for falsifying water safety reports at Michigan mobile home parksA Brighton man will serve two years’ probation for falsifying water safety records for private water systems at several Michigan mobile home parks.

Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases rise to nearly 1,000 across the state
Read full article: Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases rise to nearly 1,000 across the stateNearly 1,000 Michiganders have reported having cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water.

Morning 4: Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source
Read full article: Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for sourceMore than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water, and health officials warn the worst may not be over.

Higher heat, higher AC bill -- here’s what you can do and how the state could help you
Read full article: Higher heat, higher AC bill -- here’s what you can do and how the state could help youAs Michigan goes into an uncomfortable heatwave, Michiganders might see a higher energy bill, here’s what you can do.

Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a break
Read full article: Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high, Michigan shoppers catch a breakHosting a 4th of July cookout this year will cost more than ever — but Michigan families may have a little more reason to fire up the grill.

Romulus gas station near DTW accused of price gouging, AG launches investigation
Read full article: Romulus gas station near DTW accused of price gouging, AG launches investigationA BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is accused of charging up to 72% more than its competitors, prompting an investigation from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.

AG Investigation: Gas station by DTW accused of charging up to 72% more than competitors
Read full article: AG Investigation: Gas station by DTW accused of charging up to 72% more than competitorsA BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is under investigation by the state for allegedly price gouging drivers, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.

How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island gave the world its first window into the human stomach
Read full article: How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island gave the world its first window into the human stomach204 years ago today, a man was shot in the stomach with a shotgun in Michigan. The event would go on to reshape medical history.

Sterling Heights, other cities taking steps to minimize crypto kiosk fraud
Read full article: Sterling Heights, other cities taking steps to minimize crypto kiosk fraudCrypto kiosk fraud cost Sterling Heights residents more than $600,000 in 2025. A local ordinance is working — but city leaders say the problem won’t stop at the city limits.

Why startups are looking at Michigan to grow
Read full article: Why startups are looking at Michigan to growAnd while many feel new startups might belong in San Francisco or New York, that’s changing. Digital tools are making it possible to launch and run a business from anywhere, and many are looking at places like Michigan.

New Canadian citizenship law could mean you already qualify -- here’s what to know
Read full article: New Canadian citizenship law could mean you already qualify -- here’s what to knowMost of us don’t think too hard about where our grandparents came from, but for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Michiganders, that family history could be worth a second passport.

Tigers fans have braved freezing cold, snowflakes and flooding rain -- now Friday’s home opener looks springlike
Read full article: Tigers fans have braved freezing cold, snowflakes and flooding rain -- now Friday’s home opener looks springlikeAlthough Friday will be warm and breezy, Metro Detroit has experienced all types of weather to kick off baseball season in the last handful of years

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks Trump for disaster declaration after Southwest Michigan tornadoes
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks Trump for disaster declaration after Southwest Michigan tornadoesGov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster to help communities recover after four tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan early last month.

Comerica Park Opening Day weather; what we’ve seen in the past and what to expect Friday for the Tigers game
Read full article: Comerica Park Opening Day weather; what we’ve seen in the past and what to expect Friday for the Tigers gameAlthough Friday will be warm & breezy, Metro Detroit has experienced all types of weather to kick off baseball season in the last handful of years

Michigan regulators approve $276.6M Consumers Energy rate hike -- What that means for residents
Read full article: Michigan regulators approve $276.6M Consumers Energy rate hike -- What that means for residentsMichigan’s utility regulator has signed off on a new rate increase for Consumers Energy, permitting the company to generate an additional $276.6 million in revenue from its electricity customers.

‘Antisemitism at its absolute worst’: What Gov. Whitmer said about attack at West Bloomfield temple
Read full article: ‘Antisemitism at its absolute worst’: What Gov. Whitmer said about attack at West Bloomfield templeMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the attack at Temple Israel “antisemitism at its absolute worst” and said everyone has a responsibility to call out and lower this hateful rhetoric.

‘No one should accept this’: Michigan Gov. Whitmer reacts after ICE agents kill man in Minnesota
Read full article: ‘No one should accept this’: Michigan Gov. Whitmer reacts after ICE agents kill man in MinnesotaMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after ICE agents shot and killed a man in Minnesota on Saturday.

What to know about new laws, recently signed legislation taking effect in Michigan in 2026
Read full article: What to know about new laws, recently signed legislation taking effect in Michigan in 2026As of Jan. 1, 2026, Michigan residents and businesses are now seeing a wave of new laws and policy changes take effect — from paychecks to cannabis sales, education to consumer protections.

4 Michigan laws that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026
Read full article: 4 Michigan laws that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026As the calendar turns to 2026, Michigan residents and businesses will see a wave of new laws and policy changes take effect — from paychecks to cannabis sales, education to consumer protections.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs ‘Taylor Swift bills’ to prohibit bots from driving up ticket prices
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs ‘Taylor Swift bills’ to prohibit bots from driving up ticket pricesGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation, also known as the “Taylor Swift bills,” that will prohibit bots from buying up large numbers of tickets for concerts and sporting events, which drives up prices for fans.

Millions of Michiganders travel for Thanksgiving as Detroit Metro Airport sees mostly on-time flights
Read full article: Millions of Michiganders travel for Thanksgiving as Detroit Metro Airport sees mostly on-time flightsMillions of Michiganders are on the move this Thanksgiving weekend, traveling by car and plane, according to AAA.

Michigan State University tests self-healing, self-heating concrete to improve road conditions
Read full article: Michigan State University tests self-healing, self-heating concrete to improve road conditionsIt isn’t your ordinary concrete -- it can heal itself, heat up, and bend without breaking. These innovative properties could revolutionize how Michigan maintains its roads.

Michigan health officials direct vendor to issue full SNAP benefits for November
Read full article: Michigan health officials direct vendor to issue full SNAP benefits for NovemberMichigan health officials have directed the state’s SNAP vendor to begin issuing full benefits to Michigan SNAP recipients in November.

How will driverless cars handle ‘Michigan lefts,’ harsh weather conditions? Here’s what Waymo said
Read full article: How will driverless cars handle ‘Michigan lefts,’ harsh weather conditions? Here’s what Waymo saidAs a self-driving service heads to Detroit, Michiganders are curious to know how fully autonomous cars will handle its unique road quirks and harsh weather conditions.

Community groups move to fill food gaps as Michigan lawmakers work to address SNAP cuts
Read full article: Community groups move to fill food gaps as Michigan lawmakers work to address SNAP cutsTwo days before November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are set to be reduced for an estimated 1.4 million Michiganders, state and community leaders are racing to soften the blow.

Michigan to provide $4.5M to food banks as SNAP pause looms for 1.4M residents
Read full article: Michigan to provide $4.5M to food banks as SNAP pause looms for 1.4M residentsThe state of Michigan is sending $4.5 million to the Food Bank Council of Michigan as more than one million residents face a pause in federal food assistance payments.

Partially blind fawn gets permit allowing her to live at special Michigan facility
Read full article: Partially blind fawn gets permit allowing her to live at special Michigan facilityA partially blind fawn who was facing euthanasia will instead be allowed to live at a special Michigan facility after she received support from across the state.

Gov. Whitmer signs bill eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security in Michigan
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer signs bill eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security in MichiganGovernor Gretchen Whitmer signed a budget bill Thursday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Trenton -- delivering significant tax relief to working Michiganders and seniors.

As Medicare’s enrollment period begins, experts warn of fraud threats
Read full article: As Medicare’s enrollment period begins, experts warn of fraud threatsAs Medicare’s annual open enrollment period approaches, more than 2 million Michiganders will have the chance to review and adjust their health and prescription drug plans.

Michigan leaders reach tentative bipartisan budget deal ahead of October deadline
Read full article: Michigan leaders reach tentative bipartisan budget deal ahead of October deadlineMichigan leaders issued statements after the legislature reached a tentative agreement to pass the School Aid budget and state budget, including long-term road funding, before the end of the fiscal year.

Michigan budget deadlock risks government shutdown, state workers uncertain
Read full article: Michigan budget deadlock risks government shutdown, state workers uncertainMichigan state workers at Detroit’s Cadillac Place and other government facilities face uncertainty as the state inches closer to a potential government shutdown, with just one week remaining before the Oct. 1 fiscal year deadline.

After decades of decline, Michigan is growing again, and young people are leading the way
Read full article: After decades of decline, Michigan is growing again, and young people are leading the wayFor decades, Michigan’s story was one of population loss. Families left, young people didn’t return, and cities struggled to recover. However, the narrative is now changing.

I rode every roller coaster at Six Flags Great America for my birthday -- Here’s my top 5
Read full article: I rode every roller coaster at Six Flags Great America for my birthday -- Here’s my top 5When it comes to amusement parks, Michiganders usually flock to Sandusky, Ohio, to visit Cedar Point. However, there is another theme park nearby, Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, which is worth every penny.

‘Free and clear’: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents with bills
Read full article: ‘Free and clear’: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents with billsNearly one-third of Americans are dealing with some form of medical debt, including more than 200,000 people in Michigan.

Michigan leaders react after House passes Trump’s big tax and spending bill
Read full article: Michigan leaders react after House passes Trump’s big tax and spending billLeaders in Michigan are reacting after the House voted to pass President Donald Trump's big tax and spending bill, sending it to his desk for a signature.

Traveling for Fourth of July? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in Michigan
Read full article: Traveling for Fourth of July? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in MichiganAccording to AAA, more than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend.

The Ann Arbor dropout who joined a cult and killed a sitting US President
Read full article: The Ann Arbor dropout who joined a cult and killed a sitting US PresidentIn the grand scheme of things, there has been Michigander who shaped impacted the presidency more than any other. Even more than the Michigander who literally became a president.

How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island changed medical knowledge forever
Read full article: How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island changed medical knowledge foreverThere aren’t many Michiganders whose name and legacy are easily as identifiable through one name. It’s basically Ford, Beaumont, Eminem and Madonna.

Consumers Energy working to restore power for over 189K customers in Michigan -- check the outage map
Read full article: Consumers Energy working to restore power for over 189K customers in Michigan -- check the outage mapMany Michiganders are waking up to no power Friday morning following overnight storms.

Healthcare providers alarmed as report projects 700K may lose coverage in Michigan
Read full article: Healthcare providers alarmed as report projects 700K may lose coverage in MichiganA new report from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than 700,000 Michiganders could lose health care coverage under proposed federal Medicaid cuts.

Michigan regulators holding public forum on response to Northern Michigan ice storm
Read full article: Michigan regulators holding public forum on response to Northern Michigan ice stormThe Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced that it will hold a public forum next month to review the response efforts following the Northern Michigan ice storm.

Oakland County man pleads guilty in $4M identity theft, unemployment fraud scheme
Read full article: Oakland County man pleads guilty in $4M identity theft, unemployment fraud schemeA 36-year-old Oakland County man has pleaded guilty in connection with a multi-state unemployment insurance benefit fraud scheme, officials announced.

Why some people in Michigan got an emergency alert about an earthquake
Read full article: Why some people in Michigan got an emergency alert about an earthquakeSouthern California was hit by an earthquake Monday, April 14, triggering the alert for the temporary cell towers in Michigan from California.

Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor's office
Read full article: Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor's officeA number of Democrats are launching bids in a suddenly competitive House district in Michigan after the Republican incumbent earlier this week announced a run for governor.

Michigan Supreme Court weighs fate of frozen embryo in divorce case
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court weighs fate of frozen embryo in divorce caseThe Michigan Supreme Court is deliberating a case involving a frozen embryo amidst a divorce, where Sarah Markiewicz wishes to use it for another child, while her ex-husband, David Markiewicz, opposes this.

Morning 4: Macomb County mother to be sentenced for starvation death of 2-year-old son -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Macomb County mother to be sentenced for starvation death of 2-year-old son -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Republican-led Michigan House passes $3.14B road funding plan; Senate Democrats remain opposed
Read full article: Republican-led Michigan House passes $3.14B road funding plan; Senate Democrats remain opposedOn Wednesday afternoon, the Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives approved a $3.14 billion road funding package.

Convicted drug dealer returns to jail after massive fentanyl bust in Michigan
Read full article: Convicted drug dealer returns to jail after massive fentanyl bust in MichiganA massive fentanyl bust landed an already convicted drug dealer back in jail and potentially saved the lives of thousands of Michiganders.

Michigan State offers services, resources 2 years after mass shooting -- full list here
Read full article: Michigan State offers services, resources 2 years after mass shooting -- full list hereTwo years ago, a mass shooting left three students dead and five others injured at Michigan State University.

Are you the winner? $250K unclaimed Powerball prize from ticket sold in Oakland County expires in one month
Read full article: Are you the winner? $250K unclaimed Powerball prize from ticket sold in Oakland County expires in one monthThere is one month left for a lucky player to claim a $250,000 Powerball prize from a winning ticket that was sold in Oakland County last year.

100-year-old blighted Detroit building to be redeveloped into residential units
Read full article: 100-year-old blighted Detroit building to be redeveloped into residential unitsGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that a blighted hundred-year-old building in Detroit’s North End will be redeveloped into residential units with the support of local and state funding.

































