Gas prices across Michigan surged 24 cents in a week, including a 12-cent spike in one day, bringing the statewide average to about $3.24 per gallon, according to AAA. The increase follows rising crude oil prices tied to escalating conflict between the US and Iran.
Quality of Life
Michigan is a great place to live. Bridge will report that fact often — and on potential threats to the assets that make it so.
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Golden goals: How Michigan athletes fared at the Winter Olympics
Eleven Michigan athletes have won gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was there to celebrate.
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After nixing castration, Iron Mountain to close deer pen. Can it save the herd?
The state has forbidden the city from moving the animals, meaning killing the caged creatures might be the city’s only option after a split vote to close the deer enclosure at a city park.
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Michigan experts warn: Your child’s new friend may be an AI companion
Teens are increasingly using AI companions — not just for schoolwork, but for companionship and social interaction. Experts warn that heavy use may be linked to increased loneliness and emotional dependence.
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Michigan athletes go for gold in Winter Olympics. Who and when to watch
More than a dozen athletes with Michigan ties qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The state is particularly well represented in ice dancing and hockey.
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Michigan cutting the cord at record rates, as cable subscribers fall below 1M
Cable television subscribers fell below 1 million in Michigan in 2025, as concerns about the cost of streaming services are increasing.
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Michigan sees heavy snow, dangerous roads. What to know
Parts of Michigan have seen almost twice as much snow as usual so far this winter. Bitter wind chills and hazardous roads are expected through the week, creating risks for drivers but ideal conditions for winter sports.
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Want affordable housing in northern Michigan? Stop NIMBYism, official says
Yarrow Brown, who is stepping down as executive director of northwest Michigan’s Housing North, talks about lessons learned and what Michigan needs to do to overcome its housing shortage.
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Michigan makes gains in moving data, with fewer people leaving state
Moving companies say about as many people came to Michigan as left it in 2025, with one firm even reporting a net gain. After years of sluggish population, is Michigan gaining steam?
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Gordie Howe Bridge to give Michigan a walkable, bikeable link to Canada
Expected to open in 2026, Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge will be Michigan’s only crossing to Canada with a pedestrian and bike path.