Bird flu confirmed in Michigan cattle, poultry

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in a mid-Michigan dairy herd. Nora Wineland, Michigan's state veterinarian,...

Detroit Evening Report: State grants aim to improve access to substance use treatment services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding transportation services for people accessing substance use disorder treatment...

The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities

Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...

Created Equal: Maternity care deserts and the loss of health care access for women 

In too many places, it is becoming very difficult or impossible for women to get maternal health care – either...

Trump to visit Grand Rapids Tuesday

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The Kent County GOP says it will not...

Proposed bill would give Michiganders first dibs on campsite reservations

A bill introduced in the Michigan state House would allow Michigan residents to reserve campgrounds two weeks before out-of-state residents....

Court OKs redistricting commission’s map for Detroit area House districts

A federal court last week approved a new plan for Michigan’s state House districts around metro Detroit. That’s after judges...

Transit advocates want more bus funding in final FY25 state budget

Legislators in Lansing are in the process of finalizing Michigan’s state budget for the 2025 fiscal year. That’s after Gov....

Detroit Evening Report: Solar eclipse viewing, Detroit animation fest, more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include where you can watch the upcoming solar eclipse, what to...

MichMash: Will Michigan offer free tuition to community college students?

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mentioned in her 2024 State of the State address the desire to give high schoolers in...

Pete Hoekstra: ‘There’s lots of folks investing in the MI GOP’

For the past two years, the Michigan Republican Party has been marred by complaints about leadership, disorganization and poor finances....

The Metro: Habitat for Humanity home repairs expand to Madison Heights

Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County provides a variety of housing programs, mainly focusing on Southfield and Pontiac. They’re now...