Michigan library board to read 200-plus contested books
The Cromaine District Library Board has some reading to get done after the members decided to read the more than 200 books that have been officially contested by members of the community.
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The Cromaine District Library Board has some reading to get done after the members decided to read the more than 200 books that have been officially contested by members of the community.
The committee will study the information about the potential data center that was originally proposed to sit on land east of Owosso road and is currently owned by the Van Gilder family.
Michigan's Court of Appeals has ruled that chimpanzees are not considered "persons" with human rights.
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Covert, Palisades first opened in December 1971 before Entergy closed the plant in May 2022.
A 25-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an 80-year-old Michigan woman in 2022 is finally going to trial.
A Trenton, Michigan, man was arrested for allegedly posting threats of violence against participants of a "No Kings" rally in Monroe.
About 200 employees were impacted after an auto parts manufacturer closed its Auburn Hills, Michigan, facility.
The bird was transported to the Association to Rescue Kritters, where it will be cared for until it can be released to the wild.
Officials say an investigation determined that the threat that used a student's photo was not real.
Michigan lawmakers plan to save money in the state's Medicaid program by limiting the use of popular weight loss drugs to people with diabetes and those who are classified as morbidly obese.
Michigan's Double Up Food Bucks program extends the purchase power for food stamp recipients at participating retailers.
A Michigan man will serve 18 months in federal prison over threats against President Trump that were posted on social media.
Police in Port Huron cited three businesses for selling alcohol to a minor as a result of a compliance check operation.
Michigan state law will require all public high schools to offer at least one computer science class by 2027. The Michigan Department of Education says these classes will help students prepare for future roles in the workplace.
Four felony election fraud charges against a Hamtramck city councilman have been dismissed. Muhtasin Sadman was accused of forging an absentee ballot and to vote in the 2023 election. Those charges were dropped after two witnesses failed to appear in court yesterday. And still faces a misdemeanor charge for making a false ballot.
The sheriff's office is the first in the state to offer anything like this, and authorities say it's because recent events have sparked a need for it.
The pilot of a MiG-23 jet that crashed at the Thunder Over Michigan in 2023 is claiming the rear-seat pilot observer's decision to use the ejection system led to the crash, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
St. Johns, Michigan, is one of more than two dozen communities in the state to pass ordinances regulating golf carts on public roads.
Hunter House Hamburgers will be moving its flagship location just a short drive down Woodward Avenue.
A Michigan man facing possible deportation while dealing with life-threatening leukemia must be released from custody or at least be given a bond hearing in immigration court.
Anne Perry from the Chron's and Colitis Foundation, Michigan Chapter, shares a preview of the agency's 2025 fundraiser.
A law enforcement K-9 got away from his handler Sunday morning in western Michigan's Manistee National Forest.
One of the Michigan Secretary of State branches in Detroit will be temporarily closed starting October 27 for an office remodeling project.
The Michigan State Police Bomb Squad deactivated a World War II-era hand grenade that was still active.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.79 a gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA says.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Michigan State Police and FBI bomb squads examined the suspicious items and determined that they did not pose a threat.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Michigan State Police and FBI bomb squads examined the suspicious items and determined that they did not pose a threat.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
It's no secret that some people shoot guns into the air on New Year's Eve, and police will be keeping their eyes out for them.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
The flat tax is expected to raise $1 billion for road funding in Michigan.
The Detroit Lions will look to close out their season with a win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears have already clinched an NFC North championship.
Metro Detroit families helped ring in the new year at Detroit Zoo's “Zoo Years” celebration.
A Southfield man is in custody after police and the FBI investigated a reported bomb threat at a Canton, Michigan, bank on New Year's Eve.