Dysfunction rocks county health dept. at center of Michigan MAHA movement
Nurses allege a toxic workplace has taken root at the St. Clair County Health Department. But officials are shrugging off calls for an independent investigation of its anti-vaccine medical director.
Watch live: Jocelyn Benson, John James debate in race for Michigan governor
The debate between Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Jocelyn Benson and John James will begin tonight at 7 p.m. Watch it here.
Doug Lloyd wants to make the Michigan attorney general’s office boring again
Republican Attorney General nominee Doug Lloyd is touting his past wins as prosecutor in Eaton County, which is divided politically. Democrats contend he’ll be a ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump.
John James vows to boost Michigan literacy, teacher pay
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James said if he’s elected, Michigan will steal education policies that work, including the ‘Mississippi miracle.’
Northern Michigan foresters frustrated as ice storm recovery funds run dry
Some foresters have had to start restoration work without a guarantee they’ll be reimbursed as requests nationwide exceeded the amount of federal money available.
Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about breast cancer research, advocates
New attack ad takes US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s comments about breast cancer research out of context. Here are the facts.
Obama to rally with Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson in Detroit
Obama’s visit will coincide with the start of Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting period.
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school’s ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ shirts
Michigan mom argued her sons’ First Amendment rights were violated when their school banned ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ shirts — a coded reference to profanity aimed at then-President Joe Biden.
How many students are ‘college ready’ in your district? Look up SAT scores
Students take the online test during their junior year. The results are considered an indicator of college readiness.
Just 1 in 4 Michigan juniors are ‘college ready,’ SAT scores indicate
Only one fourth of high school juniors in Michigan are college ready, as determined by the SAT. But leaders say that metric can be misleading.
It’s chipmunk season, Michigan. The cute critters are causing trouble once again
As weather cools, reports are increasing of the small mammals getting into homes and cars. Here’s how to deal with the adorable nuisance.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Oct. 2: Autumn wonder
No doubt about it, it’s fall in Michigan, and that brings wild and weird news. Have you paid attention?
Trump PAC helps drive Michigan Senate race toward record spending
More than $205 million has poured into Michigan’s US Senate race. General election spending has favored Republican Mike Rogers
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate vote
Thursday’s vote is a watershed moment in the years-long effort to strengthen Michigan’s dam safety standards, which are among the nation’s weakest.
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