Grand Rapids to ‘restore the rapids.’ But how will it keep out lamprey?
Starting July 1, Grand Rapids will begin removing four downtown dams in a two-year effort to restore the natural rapids that gave the city its name. But officials are still studying how to remove a fifth dam and still keep out invasive sea lamprey.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, June 5: Everything is wonderful
The sun is shining and the trivia is firing on all cylinders. Be a hero and answer these questions.
Abdul El-Sayed wins key UAW endorsement in tight US Senate race
The progressive wins the endorsement over competitors Mallory McMorrow and Haley Stevens.
Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats
Severe weather and food challenges threaten one of the nation’s greatest conservation comebacks.
There are 300 named Michigan rivers. Which ones deserve an award?
Bridge Michigan wants you to vote on your favorite rivers in the state as part of a summer-long reporting series.
Michigan Medicaid rolls drop 5%, prompting fears of surge in uninsured
Michigan’s Medicaid numbers dwindled after the state reviewed everyone’s eligibility after the pandemic. That began in 2023. It’s unclear why those numbers continue to fall.
Michiganders soon to face stricter Medicaid rules. What to know
The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ of 2025 will mean most working-age, able-bodied Michiganders will have to prove they are working or somehow engaged in the community next year. Details are now becoming clearer.
Watch live, ask questions as researchers visit Great Lakes’ deepest point
For the first time in 40 years, researchers will visit Superior Maximus, the deepest part of the Great Lakes. The expedition will happen during a live broadcast.
How one Michigan school district boosted AP class enrollment nearly sixfold
At Corunna Public Schools, participating in AP classes has exploded. Leaders say building a culture where students are challenged but supported makes a difference.
In US first, Petoskey passes rules to crack down on light pollution
Petoskey’s new lighting ordinance requires new buildings and any renovations to meet standards aligned with dark sky zones.
Mallory McMorrow backs Supreme Court age limits, corporate PAC spending ban
In a new anti-corruption plan, Democratic US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow says she wants to ‘explore every option’ for US Supreme Court reform, including age limits or expanding the number of justices.
Some green energy projects struggle in Michigan amid local opposition
Green energy developers can bypass local governments and get approval through the state. However, opposition from communities remains a hurdle.
Backlash led Michigan to ease student vaccine waivers. What happened next
Michigan health officials tried making it harder for parents to send their kids to school unvaccinated. Now, relaxed rules are helping counties move away from a policy once credited with sharply reducing vaccine waivers.
As energy prices rise, Senate candidates clash over clean power future
With President Donald Trump rolling back clean energy policies, Michigan US Senate candidates offer competing visions for lowering costs, fighting climate change.
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