Michigan school districts receive $10M to boost FAFSA completion --- LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Some schools in mid-Michigan are receiving funding to encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and [...]

Jocelyn Benson’s Chances of Beating John James for Michigan Governor: Poll --- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, has taken a slight lead over Republican Representative John James in the race for Michigan governor, according to a survey released [...]

Man who killed well-known Detroit neurosurgeon to be sentenced --- DETROIT – Desmond Burks, the man who admitted to killing Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover, will be sentenced Friday morning. For nearly three years, Burks denied guilt until the day jury selection [...]

Michigan lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to boost housing affordability --- Michigan lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to boost housing affordability Lawmakers seek to expedite housing development approvals DETROIT – Metro Detroit households spend more than $22,000 a year on housing -- more than 30% [...]

"DoorDash but for ships": Detroit's mail service for ships is the same since 1874 --- If you’ve driven by Lake St. Clair recently, you likely noticed the icy sheet covering its surface, stretching toward Canada. Perhaps you noticed a freighter or [...]

How Michigan rode a supersized frontcourt to No. 1 --- Mark Few looked out over the podium in the press room of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in late November, as if he were searching for answers. With 6-foot-9 [...]

Report: Michigan population getting older, UP moving in right direction --- UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - A new report says Michigan’s population is aging and bringing younger people into the state is a problem. However, there is some good news regarding the young [...]

Why electricity is so expensive in Michigan, Midwest and other regions --- This story was originally published by Grist. It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years: The average residential energy bill in 2025 was [...]

Thunderstorms to snowstorms across Michigan on Thursday --- For the second day in a row, we will have two separate and very different weather stories playing out across Michigan’s two peninsulas. In West Michigan and Southeast Michigan, our chances for thunderstorms [...]

Wreck of 19th-century luxury steamer found in Lake Michigan --- LISTEN | Full interview with John Janzen:As It Happens5:26150-year-old mystery solved: Wreck of 19th-century luxury steamer found in Lake Michigan Scuba diver John Janzen still remembers the moment when it all [...]