Michigan professor says Medicaid cuts could impact health care system

Randy Schonemann, the son of the murdered pastor in New River, said he's disappointed that detectives haven't been updating him on changes in the case. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said five days ago that investigators have a suspect in...

Michigan House GOP proposes school funding cuts to MSU, new requirements for K-12 districts

LANSING, Mich. — While national lawmakers debate what's being called the "Big Beautiful Bill," Michigan legislators are considering their own education funding plan with significant impacts for universities and K-12 schools. • The House GOP...

Trump's travel ban fuels despair and disgust with politics among Arab Americans in Michigan

DEARBORN, Mich. – The ban on travel from certain countries that took effect Monday — reminiscent of President Donald Trump's first-term restrictions that became known to many as the “ Muslim ban ” — is once again souring relationships among Arab...

Wait a Minute – Is Yuengling Already Available in Michigan?

One of America's best-loved niche beers — Yuengling — is finally coming to Michigan, the brewer says. When and Where Will Yuengling Be Available in Michigan? On June 9, Yuengling announced its plans to expand into parts of the Mitten State by late...

GM to Invest $4 Billion in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee Plants

General Motors plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years in its U.S. factories to ramp up production of gas-powered and electric vehicles. The move will allow the automaker to build more than two million vehicles per year in the U.S., up...

5 highlights from this week's calendar in Northern Michigan 

Summer fun is just starting in Northern Michigan, and this week has plenty on the calendar. Here’s what we recommend: Learn about watersheds You can learn all about the movement of water across the landscape during the “What is a Watershed”...

West Michigan communities, GRPD prepare for "No Kings" movement coming to the area

Protests organized by the "No Kings" Movement are scheduled to take place Saturday, June 14th across the U.S., including at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids.The event coincides with nationwide demonstrations against the Trump Administration and...

Michigan Football Recruiting: Wolverines pushing for another top class in 2026

Buoyed by a flurry of late flips, Michigan‘s 2025 recruiting class went from good to elite in the span of a few months last fall. None were bigger than poaching No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood away from LSU, but the Wolverines in total...

Proposed Michigan education budget plan would cut millions in direct university funding

LANSING, Mich. — Major changes could be on the way for higher education in Michigan, shifting millions away from public universities. It comes from a new budget plan approved in the House Higher Education and Community Colleges budget committee on...

Trump’s travel ban fuels despair and disgust with politics among Arab Americans in Michigan

“He did not disappoint”: NASCAR veteran reacts to how Denny Hamlin’s bold post-Michigan win antics made fans stick to their seat

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin logged his 57th career win at the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway last week, impressing his entire fandom. However, what impressed Kenny Wallace was something else. Denny Hamlin has his fair...

Michigan House GOP K-12 state budget proposes penalty for DEI programs, transgender rights

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan House Republicans on Wednesday proposed one of the largest increases to per-pupil funding for public schools in...

Sherrone Moore Learns Major Update on 2026 CB Target as Big Powerhouse Programs Pose Serious Threat for Michigan

Want to know how Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore treats his players? When it comes to guidance and support, “I try to express that and show that to them, and understand like I have 105 players here who are my kids and I got two girls...

Brad Keselowski’s Michigan Excuse Branded ‘Unreliable’ as Ex-NASCAR Star Shuts Down Penalty Backlash

“Still not sure how we got speeding penalty from Sunday. Our incar telemetry shows 59.4mph where NASCAR’s system showed 60.9mph.” Brad Keselowski’s words echoed through the NASCAR world after a pit road penalty at Michigan’s FireKeepers Casino 400...

Campers found dead at remote island park in Michigan

KEWEENAW COUNTY, Mich. -- Two people were found dead at Isle Royale National Park in a "remote backcountry campground" within the park, according to the National Park Service. The Isle Royal National Park is a remote island wilderness in the...

Michigan declares June as Great Outdoors Month with bipartisan support

Ken Borton, Michigan State Representative for 105th District | Michigan House RepublicansKen Borton, Michigan State Representative for 105th District | Michigan House Republicans State Representative Ken Borton has led an initiative to designate...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lays off 200+ employees 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan said it eliminated more than 400 open positions this week. More than 500 employees elected to take a buyout that it offered to its nonunion employees in January. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan laid off nearly...

Michigan House passes bill to sell Arenac County prison

STANDISH, Mich. — The Michigan State House passed a bill authorizing the sale of the Standish Correctional Facility in Arenac County. The prison has been closed since October 2009 and is maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)....

Michigan's wine industry uncorks a $9 billion boost to the state's economy

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — Michigan is raising a glass to a billion-dollar industry! Michigan wineries aren’t just filling up wine glasses; they are filling the state's economy. According to a recent study, Michigan’s economy is expected to...

Michigan football hoping for improved wide receiver play in 2025

For a Michigan football team that finished 109th in points per game last season en route to an 8-5 record, improvement on the offensive side of the ball will be essential if they look to get back into contention. Michigan’s passing offense was...