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 [...]

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 [...]

How to spot Michigan’s weird and wonderful winter ducks --- Cold, snowy weather isn’t the only thing headed for Michigan this winter. Dozens of species of “weird and wonderful” ducks are also coming to the state. Michigan’s waterways will be filled with [...]

Michigan’s 2019 auto insurance reforms worked, most recent evidence says --- Michigan policymakers overhauled the state’s auto insurance laws in 2019. Drivers were paying some of the highest premiums in the country and had for decades. Michigan’s “no-fault” insurance laws were [...]

$1 million Powerball winner sold at Michigan grocery store --- LANSING, MI -- A Powerball player in Michigan landed a $1 million win in the drawing held on Wednesday, Dec. 24. The player matched all five white numbers drawn -- 4-25-31-52-59 [...]

Goose-gassing, spearfishing among Michigan outdoors policy changes in 2025 --- Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission made decisions on underwater spearfishing, turkey hunting and more The Michigan Department of Natural Resources indefinitely paused a controversial goose-gassing program The NRC has not yet decided what to [...]

Two transformational brownfield projects approved in West Michigan, here's what to expect --- KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approved two separate transformational brownfield projects (TBP) in West Michigan Monday. Both projects combined are expected to create more than [...]

New study shows hybrid, remote work is growing in northwest Michigan --- New study shows hybrid, remote work is growing in northwest Michigan Janis Reeser  |  Reporter assisted by AI Networks Northwest has published a new study analyzing the region's hybrid and remote workforce. The [...]

Longtime judge recuses herself from contentious Detroit foreclosure case --- This story is part of Profits and Losses, a service journalism project informing Detroiters how to claim millions from Wayne County, which foreclosed on their homes — then auctioned the properties [...]

Here are 6 Detroit arts and culture things to watch for in 2026 --- Detroit’s arts and culture scene was nothing but eventful this year.  From the openings of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park and the Museum of Illusions, the [...]