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New year, new life: First babies of 2026 welcomed across West Michigan hospitals --- KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Three West Michigan families welcomed a new addition on the first day of the new year. At Bronson Birthplace in Kalamazoo, the Kilmartin family [...]

Michigan caregivers have a new one-stop, online resource to find help --- More than 1.6 million Michigan adults are caregivers, according to new data They’re often exhausted, overwhelmed and squeezed for time A new website connects them for the first time to the [...]

Michigan’s Other Water Crisis: PFAS’s Prevalence in Private Wells --- Seeking peace and quiet amid hectic careers, Sandy Wynn-Stelt and her husband Joel moved to Kent County, Michigan, in 1992. They picked out a home surrounded by woods and across from [...]

Is it legal in Michigan to use fireworks on New Year's Eve? --- Is it legal to launch fireworks on New Year's Eve? Yes, New Year's Eve is among the dates Michigan law allows fireworks. Fireworks may be used from after 11 [...]

Former Michigan volunteer firefighter finds new ways to give back after losing leg --- FENTON, MI – A Fenton cashier and former volunteer firefighter was recognized earlier this year for his contributions to his community, as well as fellow veterans and [...]

A look at some of the new laws taking effect in Michigan in 2026 --- LANSING, Mich. — It wasn't exactly a banner year for the Michigan Legislature when it came to passing laws, as the state is on track to [...]

Michigan loses funding in climate-related investments, green manufacturing projects --- At this time in 2024, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized [...]

Over 50 cars, multiple semi-trucks involved in pile-up on I-75 in Michigan amid dangerous winter storm ---   Rewind, Fast Forward and Pause are disabled This control is disabled for Live TV Rewind Disabled For Previous Program Rewind, Fast Forward and Pause are disabled This control [...]

Michigan joins 19 states suing Trump administration over youth transgender care ban --- LANSING, MI -- Michigan has joined 19 states in suing the Trump Administration over a new declaration labeling care for transgender children unsafe and ineffective. The U.S. Department of [...]

97% of Michigan teachers are considered ‘effective.’ How do they rate at your school? --- Most teachers across Michigan’s K-12 schools are almost universally considered effective in annual evaluations reported to the state, according to the latest data. However, that effectiveness [...]