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Michigan lawmaker introduces new requirements for drivers 75 and older after deadly crash --- Michigan lawmaker introduces new requirements for drivers 75 and older after deadly crash By Elle Meyers March 24, 2026 / 6:35 PM EDT / CBS Detroit A new bill introduced by Michigan [...]

New Report: Michigan Should Follow Mississippi’s Lead on Reading --- MIDLAND, Mich. — Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students cannot read proficiently, and the state now ranks in the bottom 10 nationally for literacy. A new Mackinac Center report shows how Mississippi [...]

Detroit plans to spend more on home repair, but it’s not enough --- This story is part of Beyond Repair, a series on Detroit’s home repair crisis — and what the city stands to lose if it doesn’t take action. Read [...]

Every Michigan city, county where pregnant moms can get $4,500 or more --- March 24, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET Where in Michigan can pregnant moms apply for a quickly expanding cash aid program? In 2026 alone, Rx Kids, which offers cash aid during [...]

Michigan Governor, state and federal lawmakers host roundtable on housing --- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Whether you're looking to buy a house or even rent an apartment, housing continues to be a struggle for many Michiganders, and discussions are continuing on [...]

Michigan Treasury warns taxpayers to watch for scams ahead of April 15 filing deadline --- LANSING, Michigan — With about a month to go before the April 15 state individual income tax filing deadline, the Michigan Department of Treasury is warning [...]

Michigan gas prices hit record high, AAA says --- Michigan gas prices hit record high, AAA says Gas prices in Michigan hit a record high this week, at $3.92, according to AAA - The Auto Club Group. The price is 33 cents since [...]

The Detroit Lakes Ligers: Reviving Townball at Historic Washington Park --- Minnesota's townball tradition stands as one of the most distinctive grassroots baseball cultures in the United States, embodying the spirit of small-town America. Across the state, communities rally behind amateur [...]

Detroit’s plan to relight neighborhood mid-blocks and alleyways --- Thousands of residential blocks in Detroit will get additional streetlights under a plan unveiled by Mayor Mary Sheffield.  The mayor on Thursday signed an executive order directing the Public Lighting Authority to prioritize [...]

Measles outbreak in Southeast Michigan continues to grow --- Measles outbreak in Southeast Michigan continues to grow A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, continues to grow, with health officials investigating possible exposure [...]