LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will be open on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept unwanted medications as […]

LANSING — Control of the Michigan Legislature is on the line in the Nov. 3 election as both major political parties fight to win majorities.  Democrats currently hold a 20-18 seat advantage in the state Senate, while Republicans have a 58-52 edge in the House.  Every one of those seats […]

In the race to lead Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, and U.S. Rep. John James, the Republican pick, offer competing visions for the state’s future. But they share a love for Michigan, including a mutual respect for former Gov. William Milliken, a moderate Republican […]

From decades-long careers dedicated to public stewardship and introducing people to outdoor recreation and nature to innovative partnerships that bring natural science into Michigan classrooms, Michigan Department of Natural Resources education efforts are making a difference – and being recognized. Four of the nine exceptional natural resources educators honored by […]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun using genetic testing to track the success of some of its fish-stocking operations.  The goal is to find out if fish living in a particular water body descended from the parents of stocked fish. Doing so helps the DNR know if its […]

In a TV ad, campaign stops and a recent debate, Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has repeatedly claimed Republican Mike Rogers bought two yachts after leaving Congress, an apparent attempt to paint his rival as out of touch with the financial realities of most Michigan voters.  El-Sayed and Rogers […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the nearly 72 million […]

Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow is adamant the Democratic candidate in the state’s red 1st U.S. House District is primed to upset the Republican incumbent in a seat that hasn’t been on anyone’s radar during the last 22 months.  Several districts in Midwest states have been deemed flippable by Democrats […]

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Three weeks out from Election Day, a stark split-screen has emerged in the race for Michigan governor.  Democrat Jocelyn Benson is preparing another multi-million dollar ad blitz and, beyond her own race, openly talking about the possibility that her party wins majorities in both chambers of the […]

After months of debate, the city council has voted to allow the practice of animal sacrifice, for religious purposes, in Hamtramck. The decision ultimately came down to a more than 30-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says cities cannot infringe on religious freedom under the first amendment. The act of […]