Michigan budget adds $5 million to services for domestic violence victims

Michigan system taps chief nurse

Angie Long, DNP, MSN, has been named senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care. Dr. Long will oversee nursing operations across the 12-hospital system, with a focus on developing and...

Michigan sheriff calls for civility at public meetings

Michigan High School Cross Country Rankings for Week 5

PORTAGE - The MichiganCrossCountry.com High School Rankings have been released for Week 5. The rankings are released weekly during the high school season. The criteria utilized for ranking by the panel is projected finish at the MHSAA Finals....

Michigan court dismisses pro-life case challenging pro-abortion constitutional amendment  

A Michigan federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit that several pro-life groups and three Republican lawmakers had filed in hopes of overturning a 2022 amendment that added a right to abortion to the state constitution. The Detroit Free Press...

Michigan’s pothole predicament: waging war against the weather

By Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service LANSING — Michigan is anecdotally famous, or some might say infamous, for the poor quality of its roads. Famous enough to warrant Michigan Pot Hole ice cream from a Ludington company. And serious enough to...

Michigan senator calls for reforms after audit finds delays in psychiatric patient protections

Michael Webber, Michigan State Senator from the 9th District | Michigan House RepublicansMichael Webber, Michigan State Senator from the 9th District | Michigan House Republicans Michigan State Senator Michael Webber has raised concerns about the...

Michigan cash aid program for moms and babies gets ‘massive investment’ in state budget

Rx Kids, a cash aid program for moms and babies, received a $270 million allocation in the recently passed state budget, said Rx Kids director Dr. Mona Hanna. The additional funding will allow Rx Kids to expand to more low-income communities and...

Advocates challenge Whitmer policy in Michigan Supreme Court Wednesday over workers’ comp denials

Michigan Supreme Court / Hall of Justice | Photo by Jon King The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her official capacity to end the state’s policy of denying worker’s compensation to undocumented immigrants who are...

Davis Warren has been a leader in the Michigan QB room during recovery

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren has stepped up as a leader amidst his recovery from the injury he suffered in the 2024 finale. Even though he’s unlikely to see the field this year, he has made a positive impact on freshman starter Bryce...

Michigan State at Indiana kickoff time, broadcast information announced

Michigan State’s run of afternoon kickoffs will continue in Big Ten play. The Spartans (3-2, 0-2) play at No. 7 Indiana (5-0, 2-0) on Oct. 18 and that game will start at 3:30 p.m. and be broadcast by Peacock, the conference announced on Monday....

Hot ‘n Now Fans Rejoice—A New Michigan Spot Opens Soon

Michigan foodies, the wait is almost over for the newest Hot 'n Now location! For so long, the last bastion of Hot 'n Now hope was located in Sturgis, Michigan. Now, the second location's grand opening is right around the corner. Hot 'n Now...

Michigan mom and boyfriend beat boy, 7, to death in 'demonic ritual' as pelvis destroyed

Deshawn Williamson, 7, suffered blunt force trauma to his head and pelvis(Image: GoFundMe) A Detroit mother and her "sick, demonic" boyfriend were sentenced to decades behind bars after they were convicted of abuse and murder in connection with...

Michigan Lawmakers Approve New 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax

Michigan lawmakers have passed a budget proposal that includes adding a new 24% wholesale tax on the cannabis industry. The House passed the proposal within hours of its unveiling last month, 78-21, and the Senate narrowly passed the proposal in a...

West Michigan Whitecaps named 2025 Minor League Baseball Organization of the Year

Less than a month after wrapping up one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history, capped by securing their 7th Midwest League Championship, the West Michigan Whitecaps have been recognized as the 2025 Minor League Baseball...

Two new online tools aim to maximize West Michigan's agricultural potential

The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission partnered with Michigan State University on a year-long study focused on the expansion of agricultural business within Muskegon, Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. “The five-county...

Silage holds up amid Michigan’s drought, pumpkins sizing smaller

News Silage holds up amid Michigan’s drought, pumpkins sizing smaller October 6, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News A dairy farmer in northern Michigan says silage harvest has wrapped up for the season. McBain’s Dale Dick tells...

What we learned in Michigan Football’s 24-10 win over Wisconsin

The Michigan Wolverines beat the Wisconsin Badgers in their first home game of conference play over the weekend, 24-10. It was a strange game from both sides — a very ho-hum kind of effort from the Wolverines, specifically on offense. That said,...

‘It’s sold out because Michigan’s coming’: Moore preparing for ‘explosive’ USC

ANN ARBOR — Sherrone Moore understands the challenge Michigan’s defense will face this Saturday at USC. The Trojans rank second nationally in yards per game (565) and third in points per game (48.4). Quarterback Jayden Maiva, running back Waymond...

Ottawa Democratic firebrand Chris Kleinjans announces bid for Michigan’s 31st Senate seat

Ottawa County resident Chris Kleinjans recently announced his candidacy for Michigan's 31st Senate seat. [ONN photo/Cathy Seaver] This story was originally published by The Ottawa News Network. OTTAWA COUNTY — Chris Kleinjans still has the servant...