About 1,000 fewer Michiganders died in 2024 from overdoses, according to provisional data released Thursday by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. At the same time, advocates note, federal funding for prevention, treatment and recovery remains uncertain.

Litwiller, who died in 2024, was Bridge’s executive editor of innovation. CMU is honoring her as a trailblazer for Bridge, Hearst Newspapers and the Center for Public Integrity.

‘We need’ a constitutional convention, according to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall. Voters get to decide every 16 years, including next November. Recent proposals have failed amid fears of a ‘runaway’ convention.

Reaching the top of this point in the Huron Mountains was voted #6 on the Michigan Dreaming Summer Bucket List.

If Michigan students are to receive the support they need, we must invest in student mental health more intentionally.

In Mundy Township, Michigan is acquiring and demolishing homes for a megasite, while opposition is growing to the plan that has already cost taxpayers $260 million. ‘It’s no way to live.’

Michigan news moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and take this quiz, you won’t win any Bridge swag.

Great Lakes mussels are giving scientists a clearer picture of where the chemicals are concentrated, according to a recent report.

A new report on four Michigan nursing home chains scrutinizes their use of affiliate companies to pay themselves for services, as complaints about care mount.