Michigan lawmakers rush to finalize budget for next fiscal year
LANSING, Michigan — Michigan lawmakers are running out of time to finalize the budget before the end of the session. It will be a busy...
Hudsonville couple celebrates unforgettable anniversary
HUDSONVILLE, Michigan – In a story of true, enduring love, Earl and Erma VanNortwick defied the odds and celebrated an incredible 76 years together on...
Justin Bell from Macomb verbally commits to the Michigan State football team
Macomb native Justin Bell, a 6-foot-8, 295-pound offensive tackle, will stay in his home state of Michigan to play college football. After visiting Michigan State...
Justin Bell of Macomb Dakota commits
The Michigan State football team’s recruiting success continued Wednesday with another in-state commitment. MSU on Wednesday received the commitment of Justin Bell, a 6-foot-8 offensive...
Michigan school leaders raise alarm over possible state budget cuts
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Epson Tour player from Georgia wins Michigan Women’s Open
Jessica Welch from Georgia had Michigan on her mind this week. Welch, a 30-year-old player on the LPGA’s Epson Tour, had to cut her eight-stroke...
Budget talks drag on while Michigan school funding is disputed
LANSING – Strong opposition to a new and unusual proposal to fund Michigan schools in 2025 has dragged out budget negotiations throughout Wednesday afternoon and...
Michigan House of Representatives approves extension of unemployment insurance from 20 to 26 weeks
Lansing – The Michigan House of Representatives voted along party lines on Wednesday to extend eligibility for unemployment benefits from a maximum of 20 to...
Court examines new Michigan Senate map after redrawing
Michigan’s redistricting commission on Wednesday selected a new map for the state Senate to submit to a three-judge panel of federal judges for consideration for...
Michigan City is the most expensive city for renters in the USA
It’s not as if rents are going down anytime soon, but high rents and low wages mean many renters in cities across the country are...