Bridge Michigan News Quiz: June 13, 2025: Glory, knowledge and booze

Think you’re crushing it, Michigan? Prove it with the Bridge Michigan News Quiz, 10 questions guaranteed to make your zoom zoom go boom. The first reader to score 100% and email a screenshot to jkurth@bridgemi.com wins some spectacular Bridge...

Opinion | Let’s expand awareness, access to registered apprenticeships in Michigan

With nearly 518,300 Michigan jobs and approximately 40,600 annual openings in the professional trades projected by the year 2032, we must continue investing in programs that prepare Michiganders for these roles. That’s why creating more awareness...

West Michigan protests among thousands planned on president's birthday

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Nearly 2,000 "No Kings" protests are planned across the globe Saturday as millions take a stand against federal immigration raids, foreign policy and budget cuts by the Trump Administration. The protests come as President Donald...

Michigan State basketball extends offer to power forward from Boston

On a day where the football program has made waves in the recruiting world, the Michigan State basketball program has put themselves into the news. Tom Izzo and the Spartans coaching staff has extended an offer to a prospect in the 2026 recruiting...

News Meets Brews: Bridge Michigan hosts inaugural Live Trivia Night

We launched the weekly news quiz a year ago this month and the feature has deepened our connection with readers, who routinely make it one of our most-read items each week. And because of that, we wanted to move it out of the digital space and...

Michigan shoppers warned about dried apricot recall due to undeclared sulfites

(WXYZ) — Turkana Food Inc. has issued a recall for hundreds of packages of Floria-dried apricots that were sold in Michigan and 18 other states. The company warns that the dried apricots contain undeclared sulfites, which could cause...

Rep. Kuhn calls for more oversight on Michigan UI modernization project

Tom Kuhn, Michigan State Representative for 57th District | Michigan House RepublicansTom Kuhn, Michigan State Representative for 57th District | Michigan House Republicans State Representative Tom Kuhn, a Republican from Troy and chair of the...

Roku Sued by Michigan AG for Children’s Privacy Violations

Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a major streaming platform, accusing it of illegally collecting and recording children’s voices, location data, and viewing habits without parental consent. What the Lawsuit Alleges The...

The Alley District is Howell, Michigan's hidden gem

Did Tsunami Really Kill 25 People in Lake Michigan?

In Michigan we deal with all sorts of varying weather. It’s June, and I’m still wearing a coat. While we deal with the brutal winters, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms... that’s generally the extent of it. What Natural Disasters Does Michigan...

Man rescued from Lake Michigan in Rogers Park

Mid-Michigan Matters: Celebrate Pride in East Lansing this weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -East Lansing is holding its 4th annual PRIDE festival on Saturday, June 14 from 4-9 PM. Matt Apostle with the City of East Lansing speaks on the resources available to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and the Queer...

Michigan State lands Quinn Buckey: California OT commits to Spartans

Bakersfield (Calif.) Liberty offensive tackle Quinn Buckey has committed to Michigan State. Here's a closer look at how the Spartans won out for him and what they get in their newest 2026 class member. Bakersfield (Calif.) Liberty offensive tackle...

U of Michigan Health, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan to develop ASC

The University of Michigan Health-West and Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan have partnered to develop an orthopedic-focused ASC. The school’s board of regents approved the partnership as well as the sale of a property in Wyoming, Mich., to a...

More than a dozen 'No Kings' protests planned across West Michigan

According to No Kings official website, there are more than a dozen protests planned across the West Michigan area for Saturday, June 14.Protests are planned for the following communities, at varying times: Newaygo Lowell Montague Muskegon Grand...

Cool Weather Challenges Michigan Crops

Michigan farmers are seeing signs of recovery after a chilly and cloudy May put early-season stress on crops. While fields are beginning to green up again, the season is running notably behind — and whether crops can catch up depends heavily on...

Michigan State Police leaders asked to resign

(The Center Square) – Leaders at the Michigan State Police are drawing fire after more than 98% of members report they do not have confidence in them. The poll, released by The Michigan State Police Troopers Association, surveyed 1,185 of its...

Inside Michigan's $1.9M 'Boba Tea' Mansion: Viral Bubble House Designed by an Orthodontist With Skylights, Curves and a $400K Roof

A property in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been garnering a lot of attention from a popular Facebook page. Listed for $1.9 million in Kalamazoo, this three bedroom bubble house is quite unique. It's reminiscent of Boba (or buns) on the outside and is...

Jason Kelce surprises diners, staff at Michigan coney island

Survey: West Michigan Economy Improving, Despite Tariff Uncertainty

GRAND RAPIDS – Data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher indicates the West Michigan economy is improving, even as local firms navigate the ongoing uncertainty of tariffs and global trade tensions. Brian Long, director of supply...