Michigan chronic absenteeism inches down but remains higher than pre-pandemic
More than 1 in 4 students are chronically absent across the state. School leaders told researchers that absenteeism was a top priority in 2024-2025 school year.
50 years after Edmund Fitzgerald, Michigan author explores its mystery, legend
Author John U. Bacon’s forthcoming book about the Great Lakes’ most famous shipwreck concludes that many factors ‘came together at exactly the wrong place and the wrong time’ to doom the freighter.
Michigan launches electronic ballot portal for overseas military voters
Military voters can use a new online portal to submit their ballots, but others living overseas still have to use the mail.
Michigan earmarks face scrutiny as judge reviews millions for ballparks
A Michigan judge is considering whether taxpayer funded earmarks, which have totaled over $1 billion in recent years, violate the state Constitution.
Wayne State President Kimberly Andrews Espy resigns after 2 years at helm
The Detroit university’s Board of Governors is expected to meet on Wednesday to accept the resignation, consider next steps.
New state superintendent Glenn Maleyko set to start in December
The Michigan Department of Education will soon have a new leader. Glenn Maleyko will be paid $272,000 annually and start in December.
Northern Lights have been dancing in Michigan. Will the show continue?
The northern lights have been visible in Michigan since Sunday and may return this week in the northern Lower and Upper Peninsulas. Forecasters say best viewing is after 10 p.m., with conditions tracked through NOAA and aurora apps.
In Battle Creek, Burmese refugees fleeing genocide confront new fears in US
A federal travel ban has many of the thousands of Burmese refugees living in Battle Creek worried about their friends and loved ones still overseas.
Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan: ‘Undeniable signs of an ailing economy’
Tariffs are hurting Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer argued Tuesday, urging lawmakers to ‘protect Michiganders from further disruption’ by avoiding a government shutdown.
Vice President JD Vance returning to Michigan to tout tax cuts
Vice President JD Vance is expected to deliver a speech Wednesday in Howell.
‘I am Charlie Kirk’: Michigan Republicans rally for slain activist
Charlie Kirk supporters rallied Monday at the Michigan Capitol, honoring the assassinated activist and declaring, ‘We are all Charlie Kirk now.’
Time running out for Great Lakes whitefish. Can ponds become their Noah’s Ark?
On the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron, whitefish need a miracle. Now, some want to relocate fish en masse to inland waters to preserve dying bloodlines.
West Michigan has tech hub dreams and buzz. It just needs the jobs
Four years ago, leaders pledged to make west Michigan a tech hub and add 20,000 tech jobs to the region within 10 years. They’re behind schedule, but this week’s Tech Week is a big part of their goal.
Ford to demolish iconic ‘Glass House’ HQ, move to a new campus 3 miles away
Ford is relocating its world headquarters from the ‘Glass House,’ which opened in 1956, to a newly constructed building 3 miles away. In 2024, rival automaker GM announced plans to move its headquarters.
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