Michigan court Justice Richard Bernstein resumes in-person duties after mental health leave
The Democratic justice, who was reelected in 2022, said he sought treatment for what he described as "situational depression."
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The Democratic justice, who was reelected in 2022, said he sought treatment for what he described as "situational depression."
In a statement on Tuesday, Bernstein says he will receive treatment outside of Michigan and will not be joining the court for its oral argument special session on April 26.
A move by Republicans in the 2018 Michigan Legislature to weaken minimum wage and sick leave laws was declared constitutional by an appeals court Thursday, reversing a lower court's ruling last year that would have increased minimum wage in the state by nearly $3 in February.
A Michigan Supreme Court justice apologized to a fellow justice Monday for harshly criticizing her hiring of an ex-convict to serve as a law clerk.
An ex-convict who was hired by a new justice at the Michigan Supreme Court resigned Thursday after harsh criticism from another member of the court.
A new justice on the Michigan Supreme Court has picked an ex-convict as a key aide, stirring a passionate dissent from a fellow member of the court who said he's "disgusted."
A bill introduced in the Michigan Senate would increase the state's minimum wage, while also stopping a drastic increase to wages earned by tipped workers.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has chosen state Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden to fill a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the state's high court.
Elizabeth Clement is the new chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Voters reelected two Michigan Supreme Court justices, maintaining the Democratic Party's 4-3 majority.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Thursday that local clerks may use new poll challenger guidelines issued by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Tuesday's election.
The Michigan Supreme Court agreed to take an appeal from two conservative political activists who were charged with crimes for robocalls that tried to discourage Black Detroit voters from mailing their ballots in the 2020 election.
McCormack's hiring was announced Tuesday by the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution, a day after she said she would resign from the court later this year.
Officials say McCormack will step down no later than Dec. 31, but not before Nov. 22.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan says it was a shock when they found out that all of their state funding had been cut.
Less than 24 hours after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an $81 billion state spending plan into law, one of the largest industry groups representing cannabis businesses in the state filed a lawsuit hoping to stop one of its new taxes in its tracks.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
School officials say that the mother allegedly gave her child a knife, and the child attacked a fellow student.
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
School officials say that the mother allegedly gave her child a knife, and the child attacked a fellow student.
All westbound lanes of Interstate 96 in Livingston County have reopened after they were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash, Michigan State Police said.
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
Melvindale is under a boil water advisory until further notice after a loss of water pressure on Wednesday.
It's been a week into the federal government shutdown, and flight delays and cancellations are starting to climb nationwide.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
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.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
A Metro Detroit haunted house prepares its scare actors for the Halloween season by sending them to school.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
As one of the largest bears that resides along Brooks River at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, 32 Chunk was estimated to be over 1,200 pounds.
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday weighed in on the deployment of National Guard troops being sent to Illinois and said she believes it's only a matter of time before the National Guard is deployed to Michigan.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.
Three of the doctors who cared for patients in the aftermath of Sunday's attack on a Michigan church met with news media Wednesday to share their thoughts and experiences in handling a mass casualty situation.
Michigan school districts have made case-by-case decisions on cafeteria meals while waiting for the state budget to be approved.
Nurses who were on strike "ran to help" after the shooting in Grand Blanc, the Teamsters union said
For more than three decades, Donna Session dedicated her life to teaching Detroit students, becoming known as both a hero and a fighter.
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.
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
It's do or die for the Detroit Tigers as they host the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of an American League Division Series.
The Detroit Tigers have less than 24 hours to find an offense that can save their season.
Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.
As Tigers fans crowd Comerica Park this week, you'll likely see an increase in police and first responders around the stadium and downtown.
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues on this week's Michigan Matters.
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.
A Detroit man who was once on the wrong side of the law is helping others find the right moves in life through the game of chess.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan says it was a shock when it found out that its state funding had been cut.
Less than 24 hours after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an $81 billion state spending plan into law, one of the largest industry groups representing cannabis businesses in the state filed a lawsuit hoping to stop one of its new taxes in its tracks.
Frost is likely tonight while temperatures fall into the 30s.
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.