10 MI Winter Events To Beat Cabin Fever

​Now that the holidays are no longer competing for Michiganders’ time, cabin fever may have started to set in.

‘Trump Loyalty' Ad War Exposes A New Vulnerability For John James In Michigan Gubernatorial Hunt

Trump has lamented that Republicans needed to hold the House for fear he might be impeached if the chamber flips to Democrats.

MI Moves Closer To Cellphone Ban During Class Time In K-12 Public Schools

The Michigan Senate passed a bill Thursday that will ban K-12 students across the state from using their cellphones in class.

MI Taxpayers May See Bigger 2025 Federal Income Tax Returns

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes new budget reconciliation deductions for older filers, an expanded child tax credit and more.

Aldi Opening New Metro Detroit Store, 1 Other MI Location: Report

The two new stores come as the grocer plans to open 180 stores across 31 states in 2026.

Embezzlement Trial Date Reset For Late February For Former Michigan House Speaker And His Wife

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie Chatfield, are charged with running a criminal enterprise.

National Furniture Retailer Closing Remaining MI Stores

The final sales come amid the struggling retailer's ongoing bankruptcy process.

Man, 5-Year-Old Girl Die After UTV Breaks Through Icy MI Pond: Sheriff

Officials said they were riding an off-road vehicle across a pond on private property​ when it broke through the ice.

'Exploding Trees' Possible In MI Due To Extreme Cold, Meteorologist Warns

The warning comes as Arctic air is expected to push temperatures well below zero across Michigan.

Maner Costerisan names new board members, promotes four to principal

Firm names new board members and promotes four principals, underscoring strategic growth, leadership development and client-focused service

MI Woman Wins $6M On Scratch-Off Ticket: 'I Went Into Shock'

The woman told lottery officials she plans to use some of her winnings to help others.

Michigan Bills To Provide Outpatient Treatment For Misdemeanor Defendants Advance To Full House

Judge Mack explained that the state’s code was “designed to wait for crisis before acting, which meant intervention often came too late.”

6 MI Restaurants, Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

Semifinalists include an 8-seat wine bar and a South American steakhouse in Detroit. See who is in the running for the awards here:

National Retailer To Close All MI Locations: Reports

A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.

Northern Lights Possible Over MI Tuesday Night

​Michiganders may be able to see the northern lights again Tuesday night due to an ongoing G4 geomagnetic storm.

Leonard Joins Push Against Data Centers In Michigan, Calling For Moratorium, End To Subsidies

“Michigan families are literally paying the price for corporate land grabs,” Fmr. House Speaker Tom Leonard said in a statement.

Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In MI

Vaccination rates are waning nationwide and Michigan is no exception: See the data and risk level across Michigan:

I-196 Reopens After 100-Car Pileup In Ottawa County, Injuries Reported

Both directions of I-196 between the Hudsonville exit (Exit 62) and the Zeeland exit (Exit 55) were closed but have since reopened.

Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant

Michigan K–12 schools invited to enter

100-Vehicle Pileup In MI Closes Interstate Amid Winter Storm

Between 30 and 40 semitrailers were estimated to be involved in the pileup, with numerous injuries reported, authorities said.

Whitmer To Deliver Final State Of The State Address

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is preparing to deliver her final State of the State address​ next month.

Free Chick-Fil-A For A Year: Here's How To Win In MI

Chick-Fil-A is offering a year's worth of free food in honor of its 80th anniversary. Here's how you could win.

Detroit Launches Largest Community Engagement Effort To Tap Input From Every Neighborhood

The survey is available online but also can be filled out in person through community canvassing partners that will be around the city.

MI's Best Doughnut Found Here: New Ranking

Doughnuts have come a long way since olykoeks, which were essentially solid balls of fried dough.

These Are The Most Dangerous Roundabouts In MI: Report

A Michigan law group on Thursday revealed the most dangerous roundabouts in the state, and most of them are in the metro Detroit area.

Nessel, Superintendents Call Trump Policies Destabilizing For Public Education At Roundtable

“My concern moving forward is that federal funding could be in jeopardy,” Michigan Supt. Glenn Maleyko said after the roundtable.

Verizon To Offer Credits After Major MI Outage: What To Know, How To Get It

"We sincerely apologize for the disruption," Verizon said, noting the company would "make it right."

Fisherman Rescued From Icy MI Lake: WATCH

The fisherman was taken to a nearby hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery, according to police.

MI Bill To Ban Cellphone Use In K-12 Public Schools Passes House: What's Next

The bill passed the House with 99 votes in favor to 10 against, with one not voting. ​

Saks Files For Bankruptcy; See Impact On MI Stores

The company owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Off 5th, Last Call and Horchow.

Lawyers And Advocates Express Unanimous Support For Proposal To Bar Most ICE Arrests At Courthouses

The rule would prohibit any civil arrests from taking place in a courthouse “while attending a court proceeding."

Civil Rights Icon Dr. Diane Nash and MI Supreme Court Justice Kyra H. Bolden to Headline Day of Celebration

Two trailblazers—one who shaped history, one shaping the future—unite for nation’s largest MLK Day luncheon

MLK Day 2026: What’s Open And Closed; Events Planned In Michigan

King is the only non-president to have a national holiday in his honor and the only non-president with a memorial on the National Mall.

Michigan's Huizenga Leads Republicans Expressing Concern About Trump's Plans For Venezuela

“When are we going to get to either recognizing González or an actual fair election that the results will be recognized?” Huizenga asked.

MI Woman's Car Flips After Striking Dead Cow On Rural Road: Sheriff

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, officials said.

Gilchrist Leaves Michigan Gubernatorial Hunt, Announces Secretary Of State Bid Instead

The lieutenant governor’s decision to exit the race for Michigan’s top office comes amid fundraising woes in an already crowded field.

MI Man Arrested After He's Caught With Missing 14-Year-Old Girl: Sheriff

Officials accused the man of harboring a juvenile runaway​ and arrested him, while the teen was returned to her family.

Garlin Gilchrist Drops Bid For Governor, Launches Secretary Of State Campaign

​Gilchrist is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, having worked alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the past six years.

Man Accused Of Killing MI Wife Expected To Be Extradited To Chicago To Face Murder Charges

Adam Beckerink had served a 93-day sentence in a Michigan jail for beating his wife at her New Buffalo home.

2 Major Retailers Closing MI Locations

It's game over for hundreds of stores for a major gaming retailer and a department chain.