Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments challenging newly redrawn legislative districts

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether they should direct the state’s redistricting commission to redraw recently approved district maps. A coalition of current and...

Author Raechel Anne Jolie explores what it’s like to grow up, struggle and thrive in the Rust Belt in new book

The Rust Belt is often described as a vestige of industrial strength. In the simplest terms, these are places where our...

“Grandmothers of America” captures the beauty and wisdom of aging

The new photo book “Grandmothers of America” is highlighting the beauty of an aging population and the advice they’d give...

General Motors is investing $7 billion in Michigan to raise EV production

On the heels of debuting its electrified Chevrolet Silverado, General Motors is putting more than $7 billion toward boosting its...

Upton waiting out redistricting challenges before making re-election decision

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) says he's going to wait until challenges against Michigan's new political maps play out...

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What you need to know about possible war

There are 100,000 Russian troops stationed near that country’s border with Ukraine. Fears continue to grow that an invasion is...

13th Congressional District race in Michigan: Here’s who’s running, so far

Michigan’s redistricting commission changed the current legislative boundaries, including the 12th and 13th congressional districts. In the 12th, Rep. Rashida...

Whitmer COVID-19 nursing home policy was “misleading,” GOP lawmaker says

A report released last week by Michigan’s Auditor General used a broader definition of long-term care facility to determine the...

State Sen. Adam Hollier announces bid for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District 

State Sen. Adam Hollier is jumping into the fray of Michigan’s newly-redrawn 13th Congressional District. Hollier’s Senate district lies within the 13th. He says he’s running...

Three initiatives could start gathering signatures soon

 Several petitions are moving forward to get in front of the state Legislature or on the November ballot.  These...

Oxford High School students and staff return

Students and staff returned to Oxford High School Monday, two months after gunfire took the lives of four teens. It’s...

Loving work will always be unrequited, says author Sarah Jaffe

By some estimates we work 80,000 hours during our careers. But it’s not just time. Work signals to other people...