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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Flowers in full bloom ahead of Holland tulip festival, despite early arrivalJanelle D. James
Whitmer seeks $670M for Michigan schools. Critics call it a ‘raid’Isabel Lohman
Lawsuit accuses EPA of failing to prevent harmful algal blooms in Lake ErieTracy Samilton, Michigan Radio
Ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife plead not guilty to corruption chargesSimon D. Schuster
Trump warns of tax hikes, EV doom in Michigan rally. Here are the factsLauren Gibbons
2024 Michigan elections: Trump bashes criminal charges; Biden coming to DetroitLauren Gibbons, Jordyn Hermani, Simon D. Schuster
Michigan moves to block $15M left of Clare health campus grant, other projectMike Wilkinson
Michigan bill would increase fines for drivers with loud carsJanelle D. James
Michigan farmers must step up bird flu fight under new emergency orderRobin Erb
New Airbnb tax plan hits snag as summer tourism comes to MichiganJordyn Hermani
Biden returning to Michigan for NAACP dinner in DetroitSimon D. Schuster
Opinion | An opportunity to protect patients in MichiganKen Martin
Lakeside Mall to close July 1, paving way for $1 billion redevelopmentPaula Gardner
Election recount reforms pass Michigan Senate over GOP objectionsSimon D. Schuster
Bridge Michigan launches Elections Tracker, ends COVID TrackerJoel Kurth
‘Ghost riders’ on the lookout for distracted drivers in MichiganJanelle D. James
After record-warm winter, Michigan may be in for a sweltering summerKelly House
COVID Tracker | Cases increase; Bridge discontinuing tracker Bridge Staff
Michigan AG backtracks ‘co-conspirator’ claim in fake electors probeJordyn Hermani
Infant mental health: Michigan clinic aims to build resiliency for a lifetimeRobin Erb
Michigan boat owners are reminded to renew their watercraft registrationsJanelle D. James
Swim season is coming to Michigan. Swimmer's itch may be going awayAlex Walters, Capital News Service
As federal funds flow, Michigan aims to train 5,000 infrastructure workersJordyn Hermani
Probe of wolf shot in south Michigan, far from habitat, focuses on trap woundsKelly House
Who’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan: Peter Meijer drops outLauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting
‘Taylor Swift’ bills would stop bots from hoarding concert tix in MichiganJanelle D. James
U-M expert probes psychological effect of active-shooter drills in schoolsRobin Erb
Battle lines drawn in fight for Michigan House majority: What to knowLauren Gibbons
Opinion | Michigan students need help. But not all tutoring is created equalHolly Windram
Southern Michigan dead wolf mystery deepens; records suggest it was trappedKelly House
Pro-Palestinian protests spread to Michigan State amid nationwide arrestsIsabel Lohman, Jordyn Hermani
Proposal would keep tractor-trailers out of the left lane on Michigan freewaysJanelle D. James
After billions in fraud payouts, Michigan unemployment agency declares new dayJordyn Hermani
As cleanup efforts target Michigan lakes, debate follows about who benefitsTheo Scheer, Capital News Service
Opinion | Michigan helped create the world order. Is it on course to change it?Matt McLogan
Michigan child labor abuses spur fines, push for reformsAlex Walters, Capital News Service
Trump to return to Michigan, plans rally in Saginaw County, a key battlegroundLauren Gibbons
Opinion | An awful law led to Flint water disaster. Why it is still in place?Curt Guyette
Democrats are back in power in Lansing. Their wish list is slimLauren Gibbons
Michigan fishers are warned about harmful algae ahead of trout seasonJanelle D. James
150-year-old lighthouse in Michigan will reopen ahead of tourist seasonJanelle D. James
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on the FAFSA fiasco’s impact on MI studentsAmber DeLind, Jackquelyn Garrett
Who’s running for Congress in Michigan? 6 incumbents face primary challengersBridge Staff
Who’s running against Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Who’s running against Rashida Tlaib in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Who’s running against Haley Stevens in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Who’s running against John James in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Who’s running against Lisa McClain in Michigan’s 9th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Who’s running to replace Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Trump an 'unindicted co-conspirator' in Michigan electors case, investigator saysJordyn Hermani