It’s autumn in Michigan and nothing warms the fires quite like 10 questions about the week that was.

A pair of new reports on the state's economy show stagnation. But in Michigan, avoiding further declines can be a win.

When nearly two dozen overdoses and seven deaths rocked Kalamazoo, police and health officials required a new level of cooperation. The response could teach other communities ravaged by the drug epidemic.

An after-work drink helped launch a one-of-a-kind rapid testing program that offers a lifesaving head start in Michigan’s drug fight.

More than 25,000 Michiganders have died from drug overdoses. From shock and tears comes grit and resolve for change.

For two years in a row, seat belt use among Michigan drivers has decreased. Fewer drivers are using mobile devices, though.

As Michigan’s treatment options grow, a new mapping site plots out where to find help.

A binational group of fisheries experts made the declaration Wednesday, after seven decades of effort to recover the fish from a collapse caused by invasive species and overfishing.

Avoiding political — and religious — conversations at Thanksgiving dinner has already been a rule of thumb. But if they do come up, experts say to have some compassion.

More than 70 townships and counties challenge how Michigan went about implementing a new law allowing the state to overrule local authorities on siting big energy projects.

Democrat state Rep. Betsy Coffia won a tough reelection campaign in a year that favored Republicans. She explains how she did it, and how she thinks her party needs to change.

State Rep. Bill Schuette helped lead a winning campaign for House Republicans. He explains how — and how the party aims to make good on promises with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still in office.