Thousands of Michiganders spent up to a week without power after a catastrophic ice storm. The state’s Public Service Commission wants to make sure the state’s two major utilities did all they could.
2,841 vehicles were ticketed since Dec. 15 for parking on Dearborn streets during snow emergencies.
The new council was sworn in by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra, along with Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly Jr.
Senate approval is likely, but it’s unclear whether House will consider extending the emergency benefits, which pumped $1 billion into Michigan economy in 2013.
Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed two pieces of legislation that will allow automakers to test automated vehicles on Michigan roads.
The governor says Michiganders “can be neither complacent nor content” in efforts to reinvent the state. How do you think he’s doing and what should leaders focus on in 2014?
The ceremony will take place inside the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center.
In an impassioned plea, Senate Majority Leader Gretchen Whitmer disclosed she was raped 20 years ago, but "can’t even begin to imagine now having to think about the same thing happening to my own daughters" in Michigan's anti-abortion climate.
A security breach was detected in September, and state officials are just now being notified. They’re not happy.
Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.
Gas stations, convenience stores operating overnight would be required to hire extra help or install surveillance cameras to prevent crimes like the alleged abduction of Jessica Heeringa last April.
The special plates would raise funds breast and cervical cancer research.
The Detroit News reports county officials believe the financially troubled city is trying to 'cash in' on its water system.
The State and Visa resolved issues that had previously prevented Visa from being accepted at the counter.
Is unemployment pay an entitlement for workers dismissed for using medical pot, or should businesses be protected against claims “for all persons involuntarily unemployed”?
A petition drive launched this week would leave hunting decisions with the state's Natural Resources Commission.
A state representative has gathered 12 co-sponsors in his effort to rescind the ban on smoking at outdoor restaurant patios and sidewalk cafés. What do you think?
Lawmakers could approve a bill that requires women to purchase separate insurance for abortion coverage.
State Rep. George T. Darany introduced the resolution on Oct. 9 to commemorate JFK.
Loose leaf pickup, Public Service Days and curbside yard waste coming to a close.
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The Minneapolis-based real estate developer is hoping to create 46 units of affordable live/work housing for artists and their families in Dearborn's city hall building.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Residents should put out their trash and yard waste as normal Nov. 11-15.
"On the job, what matters is your work, not your gender or skin color or faith or your sexual orientation," said Sen. Carl Levin (D- Mich.) on the floor of the Senate.
Check out the top Election Day stories from around southeast Michigan.
Voters once again said yes to education funding in the city and returned all incumbent candidates along with two new faces on city council.
See who was voted in for Dearborn city council.
Here's what voters need to know as they head out to the polls on Tuesday.
The school's Arab Student Union held the forum last week. You can watch the entire debate in the video below.
City of Dearborn is "not amused by falsehood; sets record straight."
The Dearborn Police Department's NIXLE account subscribers were accidentally invited to an event organized by the Committee for Unity.
Dearborn City Council candidates met with residents at Kelly's Irish Pub to answer questions as election day draws near.
Dearborn candidates answer questions on rental properties, income tax rumors and other issues posted by residents on Patch.
The memorial honors 401 firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel from Wayne County.