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Talent & Education

Report: Interlochen sex abuse spans 70 years, extends past Jeffrey Epstein

by Ed Ronco, Interlochen Public Radio July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

The 97-page report detailed 70 instances of abuse by 47 faculty and staff members.

Girl volunteer in the nursery for dogs. Shelter for stray dogs.

Michigan Government

Michigan’s next new license plate will raise funds for animal welfare

by Janelle D. James July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Michigan drivers will soon be able to purchase a new specialty license plate that supports animal shelters. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed enabling legislation Tuesday.

Michigan Government

Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)

by Bridge Staff July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

With a week to go before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, Bridge reporters Lauren Gibbons and Simon Schuster joined WJR in Detroit to discuss democracy, government transparency and more.

Visitors watch as a person demonstrates the Mystery Hill table illusion, appearing to lean backward at an impossible angle while children and adults look on.

Quality of Life

Mystery Hill defies gravity — and the demise of roadside attractions

by Janelle D. James July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Inspired by childhood visits to the Irish Hills landmark, a longtime sideshow performer hopes to keep Mystery Hill thriving for future generations.

Candidates running to be Michigan's governor.

Michigan Government, Talent & Education

Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy

by Jordyn Hermani July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?

Guest Commentary

Opinion | Measles outbreaks shouldn’t happen here. Our county got lucky. This time

by Jimena Loveluck July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

We had a close call here in southeast Michigan. With vaccine coverage falling, it is only a matter of time before we’re dealing with another outbreak.