Whitmer Backs Biden, Says He Can Win Michigan

Whitmer's support comes after a report suggested she said Biden had lost Michigan after his shaky debate performance.

New MI Laws Make Changes To Teacher Evaluations, Other New MI Laws

Two new Michigan laws to determine how public school teachers are evaluated went into effect Monday. Plus, other laws you should know.

UFO Sightings In MI: What Witnesses Saw

World UFO Day is Tuesday, July 2. See what reports Michiganders have filed about strange phenomena in the sky above.

New MI Bill Could Ban Bump Stocks

The bill comes less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ruling banning bump stocks​.

MI Officials Step In As DTE Seeks To Change New Outage Refund Rules

DTE Energy wants customers without smart meters to submit a credit request after an extended outage.

Spotted Lanternflies Are Back: What To Do If You See Them In MI

In Michigan, spotted lanternfly infestations have been found in Oakland County.

MI State Board Calls For Independent Review Of Oxford HS Shooting

Board members passed the measure in a 7-1 vote Tuesday after parents of the four students who were killed requested the motion.

MI Patch Readers Agree With Trump Conviction, Want New Candidate: Poll

Almost 60 percent of MI readers who responded agreed with the guilty verdict, and almost the same amount wanted a new GOP candidate.

Trump Guilty Verdict Local Reactions: MI Readers Weigh In

What does the former president's conviction mean, and will it change the way Michigan votes in November?

Trump Allies Face Skepticism In Appealing To MI Arab Americans

"Even though we are angry with Biden, many still have a bad taste in their mouth from the four years of Trump," activist says.

Social Security COLA 2025: What MI Residents Can Expect

The federal government won’t make a decision on the COLA, as the cost-of-living adjustment is known, until October.

Michigan State Lawmakers Weigh In On Election 2024 Strategy

Democratic heavy hitters will be in Michigan over the weekend as the presidential election creeps closer.

Jill Biden Plans Multiple MI Stops This Week

White House officials did not yet release the exact locations.

Trump Calls Judge 'Crooked' During Campaign Stops In MI, WI

The comments came after Trump faced a warning of jail time if he violates the trial gag order.

MI Wolf Population Stabilizes, Moose Population Decreases

Even though the researchers' study on Isle Royale was cut short due to a warmer winter, they still compiled an interesting study.

Trump, Allies Uncharged In Plot To Overturn MI Election: Investigator

Trump and his ally were uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he won Michigan in the 2020 election, an investigator says.

Former President Donald Trump Making Campaign Stop In MI Next Week

The campaign event comes as Trump's hush money trial is happening in New York.​

Group Tries To Help Local Election Workers Amid Threats To Safety

A national effort is underway to train election workers on how they can respond to threats and work with law enforcement to counter them.

Democrats Xiong, Herzberg Win MI State House Special Races: AP

State Democrats regained control of the state legislature in Lansing after a pair of victories in two special elections Tuesday, AP Reports.

IRS Owes MI Residents $38.2M In Unclaimed Refunds Soon To Expire

Some 34,000 Michiganders are owed money from the IRS, but time is running out to claim the cash.

MI Democrats Look To Retake Deadlocked House In Tuesday's Elections

Michigan Democrats can retake control of the state legislature in Lansing with a pair of victories in two special elections on Tuesday.​

Strict New Limits On Water Chemicals Announced: See MI Impacts

State officials have found PFAS in 280 sites across Michigan's water systems​​.

MI Among States That Banned TikTok — With Notable Exceptions

Even as the app faces scrutiny and bans, governors and state agencies are still using the app to promote their initiatives.

MI Gov. Whitmer Announces Book Detailing Rapid Rise In Dem Politics

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her rapid ascent in Democratic politics in a book out this summer.

Rare Gray Wolf Shot, Killed By Coyote Hunter In Southwest MI: DNR

Wolves were once present throughout Michigan, but now they are almost entirely found in the Upper Peninsula, according to officials.​

What We Know: Trump Uses Death Of MI Woman To Stoke immigration Fears

Trump used the recent killing of a Michigan woman to amplify his inflammatory rhetoric on the campaign trail.

Trump Accuses Biden Of Causing A Border 'Bloodbath'

Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of unleashing a "bloodbath" at the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday.

Trump Goes After Biden On Border, Crime During Midwestern Swing

Donald Trump again used language to hammer President Joe Biden over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday.

MI Among States Moving To Shore Up Voting Rights Protections

Legislators in Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and Florida are pursuing state voting rights acts.

Unemployment Rate Rises In MI As National Rate Remains Low: Feds

The national unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent federal data released Friday showed. Here's what happened in Michigan.

Trump Slow To Invest In MI, Other States That Could Decide Election

In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Donald Trump as Michigan.

After Baltimore Bridge Collapse, A Question: How Safe Are MI Bridges?

A federal Transportation Department report last year broke down the condition of the 11,341 in Michigan. Here's what it says.

Attorneys: Move MI Oil Pipeline Shutdown Lawsuit To State Court

Michigan attorneys pressed a federal appellate panel to move their lawsuit to state court in a case to shut down part of an aging pipeline.

Biden Skipped Visit To Black MI Church; Some Community Leaders Angered

Some Black leaders say they feel alienated after Biden failed to meet with leading Black community members when visiting Saginaw.

MI Announces Statewide Tornado Drill: Here's What To Expect

Officials urged businesses, organizations, families and individuals to participate in the drill, but they are not required to do so.​

Biden Visits MI County Emerging As Swing State's Top Bellwether

Biden faces the challenge of persuading voters there to grant him another term, a task he aimed to tackle with a visit to Saginaw Thursday.

Biden Returns To WI, MI As He Tries To Shore Up Democratic 'Blue Wall'

Biden is off on a two-day swing through Wisconsin and Michigan starting Wednesday, looking to create momentum for his reelection campaign.

How MI House Lawmakers Voted On TikTok Ban

Six Michigan Democrats and six Michigan Republicans voted in favor of the ban, while Democrat Rashida Tlaib did not vote on the measure.

Biden Returning To Michigan To Campaign In Saginaw

Biden is off on a two-day swing through Wisconsin and Michigan starting Wednesday.

Democratic Protest Vote Movement Over Israel-Hamas War Spreads From MI

The protest-vote movement over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war has spread to several states.