Ten years ago, Michigan vowed to become a Top 10 state for education. Since then, it’s outspent many other states and seen diminishing returns amid a revolving door of reforms.
A young black bear in Montmorency County was freed by wildlife biologists on June 2 after living for two years with a plastic lid stuck around its neck. The lid likely came from a bait container that didn’t meet the requirements permitted in Michigan.
Tens of thousands of Michiganders protested Donald Trump this weekend, pushing Democratic officials to confront a president Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has so far tried to work with.
Michigan awarded nearly $1 million to 50+ local history projects statewide. The grants support preservation efforts ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary in 2026.