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Michigan is expanding a program to help incarcerated people obtain driver's licenses or state identification cards, something advocates say will increase the odds they are successful in returning to society.
"I think that those tactics are unwarranted and not something we're going to be asking," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
The Trump administration is trying to persuade a federal judge that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's attempt to shut down part of an aging pipeline interferes with U.S. foreign policy.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive calling for encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations and for insurance plans to cover the vaccinations.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says uncertainty is costing Michigan "time, money, opportunities and jobs."
As Congress nears sending the U.S. into a government shutdown, Michigan faces its own.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to speak out against political violence after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and threats made against state officials, including Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
American Rheinmetall is making a $31.7 million investment in Michigan, with the impact to include 450 new jobs.
A new regional headquarters for Astemo Americas will be built in Wixom, bringing 200 new jobs to Southeast Michigan.
Heavy rains and flash flooding washed out some roads and culverts July 23 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
"We are working directly with our partners at FEMA to ensure the full impact of this storm is understood," the Michigan State Police director said.
Michigan's governor met privately with President Trump to urge him to change course on tariffs that are having a big impact on automakers in her state.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been a career Democrat in the battleground state of Michigan, but is now planning to run for governor as an independent.
MIchigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to meet with President Trump. She said she spoke to the president about the toll that import tariffs are taking on the auto industry and the potential effects that other policies are having on the state.
This was the third meeting between Trump and Whitmer, a Democratic governor, since April.
Michigan's process for lawmakers earmarking funding has been rife with controversy for years, in part because some requests have been tucked away in huge spending bills.
President Trump has approved $50 million in federal funds for Michigan to support repairs and recovery from the March ice storm in northern Michigan.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says President Trump is committing federal funds to help communities up north recover from the damage of a historic ice storm in late March.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others announced a medical debt forgiveness effort through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. Anyone who is selected for debt forgiveness through this program will receive a letter explaining the circumstances.
Bringing the company to Michigan was a key goal for Whitmer, who is in her final years as governor of the battleground state.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review whether Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit seeking to shut down part of an aging pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac belongs in state or federal court.
The list of Michigan gubernatorial candidates continues to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm election. Here's a list of candidates who announced they are running.
Officials representing Michigan are sharing their thoughts following targeted shootings early Saturday in Minnesota that killed a state representative and her husband, and injured a state senator and his wife.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims the federal budget plan currently moving through Congress will cost Michiganders $900 million in benefit cuts.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump would be going back on his word to her if he pardoned two men who are serving prison sentences for leading a 2020 plot to kidnap her.
A man who is awaiting trial on charges connected to the death of Na'Ziyah Harris has been charged with sexual assault of another girl.
A man has been charged with unlawful imprisonment and assault of a woman who was found on the ground, with injuries, in Taylor.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
The case involving Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra got national attention after it was discovered that he enrolled at Perrysburg High School near Toledo.
The Crouse Road overpass at U.S. 23 in Livingston County was damaged by a northbound truck Thursday.
Disruptions such as boil water advisories linger in the aftermath of Thursday's water main break on 14 Mile Road.
A man who is awaiting trial on charges connected to the death of Na'Ziyah Harris has been charged with sexual assault of another girl.
Lawmakers have been struggling to pass a budget since earlier this year, initially missing their July 1 deadline.
The Michigan Secretary of State's office says absentee ballots are now available for the November election.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The singer and songwriter, 34, will perform at Ford Field on Aug. 29, 2026
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The case involving Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra got national attention after it was discovered that he enrolled at Perrysburg High School near Toledo.
Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the Guardians for the AL Central lead.
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
Lawmakers have been struggling to pass a budget since earlier this year, initially missing their July 1 deadline.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
On Saturday, some of those local heroes were remembered at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital during a special memorial service.
Wayne County officials are monitoring the presence of the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.
Officials in Oakland County are reporting a significant drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024 as compared to 2023.
A bat recently tested positive for rabies in Kent County, with health officials urging people to be on the lookout for the animals attempting to enter homes this time of year.
Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the Guardians for the AL Central lead.
The Cleveland Guardians have made history by overcoming a 15 1/2-game deficit to take the lead in division play.
The Detroit Lions have answered any lingering questions about their offensive line, pass rush and new coordinators.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
José Ramírez drove in a run with a swinging bunt when Cleveland rallied in a strange sixth inning against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, and the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-2 to move into a tie for first place in the AL Central.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
The Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County will host its annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event Sunday in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Melissa Goodman gives a preview of the event.
Haunted house season is starting in Metro Detroit. Here's an introduction of what will be seen, heard and smelled at one of those venues, the Azra Chamber of Horrors in Madison Heights.
Dearborn Coffee Week began in 2024. The 2025 event takes place is Sept. 26 through Oct. 3, with activities featuring the history and international flavors of Dearborn's coffee shops.
In this week's Michigan Made feature, we show you what the hustle is like for two women who left their corporate jobs for the world of content creation.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing evidence about the safety and efficacy of the abortion drug mifepristone. The Trump administration says the move is an effort to protect women's health.