How a sword and SWAT standoff sparked fury over Michigan mental health crisis
A man with a katana — and a history of mental health issues — sparked a SWAT team response and 30-hour police standoff in southeast Michigan. Critics call it a ‘systemic failure’ that shows how authorities across the state struggle to deal with such situations.
What’s Michigan’s top election issue? Cast your ballot with Bridge Listens
Make your voice heard. Help Bridge identify the top state issue so we can demand answers from candidates.
Hey, Gov. Whitmer: Here’s what Michigan says is real State of the State
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.
Michigan, Enbridge battle over Line 5 pipeline before US Supreme Court
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s yearslong lawsuit to shut down the pipeline could come down to how the Supreme Court interprets a 30-day procedural deadline that Enbridge failed to meet.
WSU to elevate interim president Richard Bierschbach to permanent post
WSU named law school dean Richard Bierschbach as interim president in September. His leadership has led to a permanent appointment.
New allegation against Mott college president emerges
Did President Shaunda Richardson-Snell pass out unsolicited religious literature to students and faculty? Board attorney says this is a new allegation and recommends outside investigation pending a formal complaint.
Michigan school board member calls for fed probe over ‘indoctrination’ claims
A Republican State Board of Education member claims the agency is prioritizing sexual politics over test scores.
Short staff, Michigan schools use virtual special ed therapy. ‘This is not ideal’
As school leaders see an increase in students with disabilities, they say there aren’t enough speech professionals to go around. Virtual therapists are a ‘stop-gap’ solution.
Michigan fight over special ed services lingers, years after COVID shutdown
A federal complaint over how Michigan should provide make-up services to students in special ed whose schools closed during COVID is in the hands of an administrative law judge.
Michigan county’s argument against solar farms? They’re a health hazard
St. Clair County plans to appeal a judge’s decision striking down the county’s attempt to use health policies as a way to regulate large-scale renewable and battery storage projects.
Golden goals: How Michigan athletes fared at the Winter Olympics
Eleven Michigan athletes have won gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was there to celebrate.
Michigan high school graduation rate reaches a high. Look up your school
The state’s four-year graduation rate is at a new high. Meanwhile, the drop out rate is down.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Feb 20: Feelin’ lucky, punks?
You need to ask yourself one question: Can you answer these 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan?
Trump vows temporary 10% global tariff after justices nix earlier effort
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, a decision with major implications for Michigan.
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