A new memoir explores finding meaning and hope amid tragedy

Grief and pain can break us — but they can also break us open. It can move us to take new...

SMASH Academy aims to help students overcome barriers to STEM careers

The Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is wrapping up its summer portion of a multi-year program to prepare...

State lawmakers consider taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits

The Great Lakes region is blessed with an abundance of water. But water quality, affordability, and aging water infrastructure are...

Puppet Film Series premieres in Detroit

Cinema lovers and fans of the wonderful art of puppetry, unite! Beginning Friday, Aug. 5, the Detroit Puppet Company (DPC)...

Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 4, 2022: Thousands lose power across Michigan due to severe thunderstorms

 Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. More than...

What the Michigan primary says about what’s next for minimum wage and paid sick leave

There’s been a lot of political news in Michigan as of late, including the primaries on Tuesday. The results of those...

What is the Inflation Reduction Act and will it pass?

Build Back Better once held a lot of promise. President Biden’s signature legislation was offering universal pre-K, free community college,...

Attorney seeks to include Oxford High School security guard in lawsuit

A motion has been filed to add a security guard as a defendant in a civil case against Oxford High...

Judge extends order that keeps abortion legal in Michigan

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge on Wednesday extended an order that bars county prosecutors from enforcing a 1931 ban on...

Will Michigan farmers voluntarily help reduce phosphorus loading into Lake Erie?

The Great Lakes region is blessed with an abundance of water. But water quality, affordability, and aging water infrastructure are...

State officials expand testing of Huron River after release of hexavalent chromium

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is warning people to avoid going into the Huron River and...

Benson touts ‘smooth Election Day’ for Michigan primary 

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is celebrating what she calls a safe and secure primary Election Day. Outside of...