Where did Michigan’s surplus go? --- Michigan lawmakers had $9 billion in expected surplus funds at their disposal in January 2023. Many people today wonder what happened to that money. The short answer is that is lawmakers spent it. The better [...]

Metro Detroit schools exploring the future of AI in classrooms --- CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The emergence of artificial intelligence is pushing some area school districts to consider how it should be used in classrooms. Wayne-Westland Community Schools told Local 4 it’s [...]

Metro Detroit schools exploring the future of AI in classrooms --- CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The emergence of artificial intelligence is pushing some area school districts to consider how it should be used in classrooms. Wayne-Westland Community Schools told Local 4 it’s [...]

Most Michigan counties gained population last year. See where --- Michigan lost 12,575 residents between 2024 and 2025, Census data shows Most Michigan counties lost residents last year Northern Michigan and west Michigan are growing Since 2020, Michigan has added nearly 56,000 residents, but [...]

Should Michigan bury power lines after back-to-back years of ice storms? --- When tens of of thousands of people lost power following a March 2025 ice storm, many were in the dark for as long as two weeks Some have called on [...]

Fact check: Perry Johnson’s $4,747 plan overstates Michigan tax cut savings --- Gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson oversells savings from his plan Michigan’s personal income tax Johnson is one of several candidates proposing to slash taxes without concrete plans to balance the state [...]

Michigan gas prices continue to rise, but still hovering around $4 a gallon --- Michigan gas prices continue to rise, but still hovering around $4 a gallon By Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital [...]

Metro Detroit schools exploring the future of AI in classrooms --- CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The emergence of artificial intelligence is pushing some area school districts to consider how it should be used in classrooms. Wayne-Westland Community Schools told Local 4 it’s [...]

Michigan awards $150K to help animal shelters expand care --- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced $150,000 in grants to 24 animal shelters across the state this year. The funds come from the Animal Welfare Fund, which is [...]

Buss: Michigan GOP changes course for 2026 elections --- Buss: Michigan GOP changes course for 2026 elections Michigan Republicans have turned a corner from a chaotic, divided recent past that cost them credibility, winnable statewide races and relevance to make electability the [...]