Western Michigan's Bilhal Kone leads pack of GLIAC, MAC draft hopefuls

You can watch the first and second days of the NFL Draft for the stars. And you can watch the third day for the stories ― sometimes, some really good stories. Players taken in the final four rounds of the NFL Draft's seven-round affair aren't …

Governor Whitmer orders flags at half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Tuesday, April 22, until sunset on the day of interment. This …

13 Michigan Restaurants Likely to See Major Price Increases Soon

Michiganders are looking for a break financially, but with stagnant wages and price hikes for so many products, that break seems less and less likely to come. Many Michiganders have had to take a step back and avoid extra spending as much as possible. …

Michigan nonprofit hosting fundraiser to support domestic violence survivors

Ohio State legend does the unthinkable in Michigan rivalry

When it's Michigan week, Ohio State fans won't refer to it as such. It's The Game, of course, and all the 'M' letters on campus get crossed out in red. But recently, one of Ohio State football's great ambassadors was spotted with …

Medicaid Holds the Line for Millions in Michigan. What Happens If It’s Cut?

The numbers speak louder than politics. Over 2.6 million Michiganders rely on Medicaid. That includes more than a million children, close to 170,000 seniors, and around 300,000 people with disabilities. These aren’t abstract figures. They are lives— …

Michigan power company seeks "ice storm" exemption for customer credits over outages

A Northern Michigan utility company has asked to be waived from a state law that requires billing credits for customers who are left without electricity for an extended period. The letter, which Alpena Power Company filed April 17 with the Michigan Public …

University of Michigan faces lawsuit due hacking and privacy breach

Desiree Goulden via Unsplash The University of Michigan is facing a class action lawsuit due to the actions of a former football coach, Matt Weiss, who is accused of exposing the private images and videos of thousands of student-athletes. 42 plaintiffs are …

Conservancy seeking $600K to protect Northern Michigan’s ‘extraordinary’ White Mountain area

CHARLEVOIX, MI – A Northern Michigan land conservancy is working to raise $600,000 to protect the “extraordinary” White Mountain area near Charlevoix. The 654-acre site is known for its rolling wooded hills, deep forests, and rugged terrain that provide …

Michigan task force unveils first recommendations to curb gun violence

With bipartisan support and over $1.6 billion invested in public safety, state leaders have introduced a comprehensive plan through the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to tackle rising concerns over firearms. NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH …