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Metro Detroit geriatric consultant urges families to plan ahead for aging parents before a crisis
As America’s population ages, many adult children find themselves unexpectedly responsible for caring for their parents after a medical emergency, fall or diagnosis.
Trump PAC helps drive Michigan Senate race toward record spending
More than $205 million has poured into Michigan's US Senate race. General election spending has favored Republican Mike Rogers
Santas from across the world gather in Midland for iconic Santa school
As Santa Claus, Stuart Deacon Jr., of Houston, Texas, carries not only the hopes and wishes of many children on his shoulders, but also a three-generation family tradition as the …
Metro Detroit Weather: The cool sunshine continues
Another dry and sunny week ahead with a few chilly mornings. Look for highs to reach the mid 60s with patchy frost possible Tuesday morning.
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate vote
Thursday’s vote is a watershed moment in the years-long effort to strengthen Michigan’s dam safety standards, which are among the nation’s weakest.
Photos: Paint the Town Pink features 5K, Remembrance Walk
"We're celebrating life, we're celebrating community and the power of standing together."
Shorter FAFSA arrives as new federal borrowing limits raise college affordability concerns
Families preparing for college are facing one of the biggest federal financial aid shakeups in years.
Doug Lloyd blasts Eli Savit’s ‘dangerous’ sex work policy in Michigan AG race
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit decriminalized consensual sex work as Washtenaw County prosecutor. That was ‘foolish and dangerous,’ Republican rival Doug Lloyd ar…
Senior center offers October events, meals and support programs
The Manistee County senior center outlines October events, meal sites, support groups and services for local older adults.
Good Samaritan killed while trying to help crash victims on the Lodge Freeway
A person who stopped to help people involved in a crash on the Lodge Freeway was struck and killed over the weekend, according to Michigan State Police.
Where former foster youth in Michigan can get postsecondary aid, training
Michigan provides some education and training resources for former foster youth seeking postsecondary degree or self sufficiency.
Michigan high school football final scores from Friday, Oct. 2
Here's a look at the Week 6 football final scores from across Michigan for Friday night, Oct. 2.
Detroit-area entrepreneur turns her van into a rolling jewelry store called Divine Crystal
A metro Detroit woman has turned her van into a rolling jewelry store, and it's drawing crowds on Mason Street in Dearborn.
Michigan foster kids struggle under system that gives ‘nothing’ after aging out
A growing chorus of lawmakers and advocates say Michigan is not doing nearly enough to help the state’s roughly 9,000 foster children after they leave the system. Other states are…
Michigan bills would set zoning rules for data centers
Two new Michigan bills have been introduced to set rules for local zoning decisions on data centers.
Oakland County investigating alleged misuse of Flock camera data by former deputy
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a former deputy who allegedly misused Flock surveillance data without authorization, raising new questions about who has acces…
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: The challenges rural governments face
From a lack of people stepping up to fill elected and staff positions to a lack of funds to repair aging infrastructure, rural local governments sometimes struggle to do the busin…
New and returning TV shows to watch in October 2026
Looking for what to watch in October 2026? Browse the full list of new series and returning favorites across TV and streaming.
Judge orders counting of 37 disputed absentee ballots in Hamtramck's mayoral race decided by 11 votes
Nearly a year after Hamtramck voters chose their next mayor, one of Michigan's closest elections is still being fought in court.
Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran war
Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James are calling for a quick end to the Iran War. Both have publicly supported President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Here a…
League of Women Voters Manistee County honors 3 longtime board members
League of Women Voters Manistee County recognized three longtime board members after their resignations from the board.
Sinkhole discovered under northbound Telegraph in Taylor forces road closure
The Michigan Department of Transportation shut down northbound Telegraph between Eureka and Pennsylvania Friday evening after crews found a sinkhole dropped the roadway 3 to 4 fee…
Donald Trump vowed a ‘Michigan miracle.’ How that promise and others are going
The president made 100-plus promises to Michigan voters. He’s followed through on immigration and tax cuts, made progress on manufacturing and failed to lower costs, end inflation…
Pocket park proposed for 9th Street in Manistee
Manistee City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input regarding a proposal to use a city-owned parcel on Ninth Street as a recreational space for the public.
Nightmare on Auburn Road to give downtown Utica businesses a boost
Nightmare on Auburn Road is expected to draw thousands of people Saturday for a day of Halloween activities.
Opinion | ‘Pure Michigan’ fall at risk because of administration’s energy policies
There is a choice for all of us. We can keep doubling down on expensive, outdated energy, or we can build the reliable, affordable clean energy Michigan needs that will create goo…
Extra Powerball ticket turns into $250,000 prize for Isabella County man
A Michigan man won $250,000 after a clerk accidentally printed an extra Powerball ticket and he decided to keep both.
'We just want the smell to go away': Wixom neighbors battle persistent compost odors
Wixom residents in the Hillsborough subdivision say there's an occasional stench coming from a nearby composting facility.
Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court? 6 candidates compete for 2 seats
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, where Democratic nominees currently hold a 6-1 majority. Here is who’s running, why and what experience the…
Some Michigan residents can claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
Some Michigan residents could receive compensation for certain generic drug purchases, here's who could be eligible.