Michigan sees heavy snow, dangerous roads. What to know
Parts of Michigan have seen almost twice as much snow as usual so far this winter. Bitter wind chills and hazardous roads are expected through the week, creating risks for drivers but ideal conditions for winter sports.
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss the state of Michigan’s nursing homes
Join Bridge Michigan’s senior health reporter Robin Erb for a deep dive into the state of Michigan’s nursing homes and what advocates and experts say must be done to improve quality of life for residents.
Michigan clerk claims he found 15 noncitizens registered to vote. Some are dubious
Macomb County clerk says his findings show the ‘system is flawed,’ but some experts say the data he used to make the claim may not be reliable.
Michigan 2026 elections: Dates, deadlines and a key special election
Statewide elections in August and November will decide Michigan’s next governor, and a special election in May could shape Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s last year in office. What to know.
Judge: Freeze funding cut by House GOP. Michigan: Most of it already committed
Michigan judge freezes funding House Republicans voted to block. But roughly 70% of it has already been ‘encumbered,’ according to a state attorney.
Michigan tribes warn members about ICE stops: ‘Irony maybe is the word’
Multiple Michigan tribes issued public warnings to their citizens to carry documentation after reports that at least five Native Americans had been detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Want affordable housing in northern Michigan? Stop NIMBYism, official says
Yarrow Brown, who is stepping down as executive director of northwest Michigan’s Housing North, talks about lessons learned and what Michigan needs to do to overcome its housing shortage.
‘Tough decisions’ coming as Michigan faces $1 billion budget hole
Michigan lawmakers may have less money to work with in future budget cycles as the state braces for a $1.1 billion hole.
Michigan prisoners make 12,000 license plates a day — and $1.31 per hour
Every Michigan license plate is made at an Adrian prison, where roughly 40 minimum-security inmates staff a factory. Pay ranges from 65 cents to $1.31 an hour.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 16: Here’s to the winners
Paid attention to the news? Of course you have. Answer these 10 questions to prove it.
Whitmer wants Michigan to be a hub for ‘geologic hydrogen.’ What’s that?
Extracting the gas from underground could produce “a massive economic boom” for Michigan, Whitmer said as she announced an executive directive on hydrogen exploration. While Michigan is seen as a prime place to look for the gas, the industry faces headwinds.
Michigan approves electronic kill tags for hunters. How will they work?
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission voted Wednesday to give hunters the option to use electronic kill tags. Here’s what you need to know.
CMU offers ‘guarantee’ that students will get jobs or get into grad school
CMU says it’s the first public university in Michigan to guarantee jobs or grad school acceptance. The university will offer $2,000 to graduates who don’t find success.
Whitmer: Michigan ready to ramp up focus on auto industry success
Michigan’s governor takes aim at tariffs and Chinese competition while preparing the state to survive rapid industry transition.
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