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These Michigan districts have the highest graduation rates. See how your school compares. --- As Michigan’s four-year high school graduation rate continues to rise statewide, the local districts where those percentages are highest are also some of the smallest. But according [...]

Detroit PD chief walks back decision to fire 2 officers for calling Border Patrol during traffic stops --- By George Hunter The Detroit News DETROIT ― After threatening to fire two Detroit Police Officers for cooperating with federal immigration authorities during traffic stops, [...]

Despite NIL approval for Michigan high schoolers, businesses seeing early investment risks --- As sisters Zoey and Lydia Heyn sat at a family dinner, a breaking news alert lit up their phones: Michigan had approved expanded Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) [...]

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 [...]

"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 [...]

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% [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]