Abuse Survivors, People Of Color Face Unique Barriers In Wearing Masks

There is no criminal penalty for not wearing a face mask in public in Michigan, but businesses and venues can refuse people entry for it.

DNR Encourages Water Safety After 3 Monroe County Water Rescues Saturday

Two men are in good condition after their kayaks overturned Saturday, stranding them along a stretch of the Huron River in Monroe County.

350K Michigan Families Will Get Additional SNAP Benefits During Pandemic

Eligible clients will see the additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge card by May 31.

The Class Of 2020 Copes With Covid-19 While Trying To Focus On Their Future

Without even knowing it at the time, seniors left their high school for the last time in March.

A Proposed ‘Cocktail-To-Go’ Bill May Let You Take Your Drink Outside

New bills introduced in the Legislature would permit restaurants to offer takeaway alcoholic drinks and public consumption in some areas.

Celebrate Memorial Day With Fire Safety In Mind; Fire Risk Expected To Be Highest In The Upper Peninsula

The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that fire danger is expected to be high in portions of the state.

Firefighters Knock Back 105-Acre Fire In Jack Pines Near Grayling

A total of about 70 homes near Grayling were evacuated last week as firefighters battled a fire in northern Michigan.

How Many Michiganders Are Still Without Clean Water During Covid-19? Not Even The State Knows.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered public water utilities to restore service for every Michigander whose water was turned off.

Judge: Whitmer Has Authority For Emergency Orders, Calls GOP Arguments ‘Meritless’

A Michigan Court of Claims judge on Thursday ruled in favor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a case brought by the GOP-led Legislature.

Chippewa County Man Charged With 125 Wildlife Crimes Following DNR Investigation

A 56-year-old Pickford man was arraigned Wednesday morning ­in Chippewa County’s 91st District Court on 125 wildlife misdemeanor charges.

After Midland, Enviros Urge Funding For Climate Change Preparedness, Infrastructure

Environmental advocacy groups in Michigan are sounding the alarm that the state needs to prepare for more catastrophic weather events.

Peters Asks Trump To Not End National Guard Deployments Before Benefits Kick In

Nearly 1,000 members of the Michigan National Guard have assisted in the coronavirus pandemic.

After Trump Attacks Benson, Arizona SOS Touts Plan To Mail Voter Applications

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is standing with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Michigan Jobless Rate Jumps 18.4 Percentage Points In April

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate hit 22.7% in April during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Landmark Literacy Suit Was Settled. But Republicans Won A 2nd Look In Court.

A U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled last month that students have the right to basic education.

DNR Conservation Officers Evacuate People And Pets During Midland County Flood

With historic flood levels expected, the officers remain on scene and are providing emergency response as needed.

State Cancels Public Meeting On Draft Lake Erie Adaptive Management Plan

A public meeting scheduled for early June to discuss reducing algal blooms in western Lake Erie has been canceled​.

Democratic Jewish Caucus Slams Shirkey For Speaking At Rally With Anti-Semitic Themes

A woman dressed like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with a penciled-on Adolf Hitler mustache was among the people at the rally, according to MLive.

Detroit Arena, Stadium Workers Go Unpaid During Covid-19 Crisis

Many Detroit Arena, Stadium workers are going without pay during the coronavirus crisis.

DOC: Michigan Will Soon Be 1st State To Test All Prisoners For Coronavirus

The DOC began an aggressive testing program on May 4 in the Upper Peninsula with help from the Michigan National Guard.

Whitmer Enacts New Worker Protections As Businesses Reopen

Businesses will be required to show employees how to properly use personal protective equipment.

DNR To Reopen Grand Haven State Park Channel Parking Lot Friday

The Channel parking lot and campground area at Grand Haven State Park were closed to vehicle traffic due to public health concerns.

Lawsuit Over Line 5 Permits Dismissed

A key lawsuit relating to Line 5, the controversial Canadian oil pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, has been dismissed.

State Coronavirus Hotline Now Provides Free Emotional Support Services

The hotline service is provided through the DHHS Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration and MSP.

Trump Heading To Ypsilanti Thursday

President Donald Trump will be coming to Michigan on Thursday to tour the Ford Motor Co. Rawsonville Components Plant in Ypsilanti.

Will Congress Bail Out Ailing Local News Outlets?

Politicians are banding together to try to rescue local news media from economic collapse during the coronavirus pandemic.

Amash Won’t Run For President, Calls Process ‘Humbling And Awesome’

The will-he-or-won’t-he dance is over.

Mich. Is No. 2 In Midwest In Anti-Semitic Incidents, Activists Flag Swastikas At Recent Right-Wing Rallies

The number of U.S. anti-Semitic incidents is the highest it’s ever been in since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) started tracking them.

State Faces $6.3B Budget Shortfall As Coronavirus Craters Revenues

The state budget is estimated to be $6.3 billion short in the next two fiscal years as state revenues fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whitmer Notes Michigan Coronavirus Deaths Could Fill Fox Theatre

The news about MISC came as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared the latest COVID-19 updates.

Tough Times On The Farm: Why Midwest Agriculture Was On The Ropes Before Coronavirus

All in all, 2019 was a terrible year for farmers across the Midwest. And 2020 doesn’t look much better.

DNR Wants Hunter Input On Proposed 2020 Deer Hunting Regulations

The regulations, proposed for the 2020 deer hunting season, are scheduled for an NRC vote in June.

Invasive, Self-Cloning Marbled Crayfish Now A Prohibited Species In Michigan

Marbled crayfish, also known as marmorkrebs and virgin crayfish, are increasing in popularity in the aquarium trade.

Militia-Organized Protest Of 200 Melts Away At Capitol Thursday

A rainstorm helped dissolve an armed right-wing protest Thursday that peaked at 200 people outside the Capitol.

Whistleblower: U.S. Needs Coordinated National Testing Strategy, Vaccine Plan

Dr. Rick Bright warned Capitol Hill policymakers about how the “window of opportunity is closing” on planning an effective federal response.

Local Governments Turn To Furloughs To Get Through Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus is impacting the budgets of local governments in Michigan, and that’s led to widespread furloughs throughout the state.

DNR's Western U.P. Citizens' Advisory Council To Meet Virtually

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet virtually in a web conference.

Unemployment Chief: Pandemic Is ‘User Testing On Steroids’ For State System

More than 1.7 million unique unemployment claims have been made during the crisis.

Senate Approves $524M In Coronavirus Relief Spending

The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a $524 million spending bill Wednesday that would dedicate federal funding for COVID-19 relief.

Besty DeVos Said Her Husband Would Halt ‘political Contributions.’ He Hasn’t.

DeVos pledged: “If I am confirmed, as you know, I will not be involved and engaged in political contributions, and my husband will not be."