Flood warnings remain in effect, but, statewide, rivers have crested and little rain is forecast.
Michigan flood watch: Whitmer declares emergencies in Iron, Marquette counties
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Democrats push party left. Will voters follow?
Big progressive wins at the Michigan Democratic Party’s April convention have some weighing the party’s chances in November.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | We need to address kratom, 7-OH in Michigan but there’s more to the story
While kratom and 7-OH must be addressed, let us not allow the current focus on these products to distract us from the underlying threats that fuel our substance use epidemic.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Bridge wants to hear from you about Michigan rivers
Bridge Michigan is launching a series of stories focused on Michigan’s rivers and we want to ensure our reporting reflects the people who use, study and protect Michigan’s rivers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer, Nessel pan Trump admin demand for Detroit-area ballots
The letter from the Department of Justice is the latest example of the federal government taking an unusual interest in past elections in swing states.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.
Posted inMichigan Government
Advocates seek clemency for Michigan inmate allegedly sickened by mold in prison
Advocates and lawmakers held a Friday morning press conference urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to grant clemency to Krystal Clark, citing concerns about her medical condition and reported mold exposure at Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan’s Kelly House honored by MIT for science, whitefish reporting
Senior environmental reporter Kelly House and her series on declining whitefish in the Great Lakes were honored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Knight Science Journalism Program.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Public may lose access to part of ‘magical’ Lake Michigan trail near Petoskey
The Petoskey City Council is expected to decide Monday if it wants to accept a settlement that would give the city a year to raise millions and seek permissions to repair a damaged section of the Little Traverse Wheelway.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, April 17: April showers bring amazing trivia
Rain rain, go away! Live to answer questions about the week in Michigan news every day. Can you answer these doozies?