On many freighters sailing the Great Lakes, there are cooks known as galley stewards who are on a mission to elevate the on board dining experience, while also creating a sense of community.

More than six months after Michigan approved a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights, newly released data gives a granular view about voters’ attitudes.

The measure would make it a misdemeanor for an adult to allow someone under 18 to use a BB, pellet or paintball gun when not on their property without adult supervision. A critic called it a solution in search of a problem.

Democrats say they’ll take long-promised action on expanding public records access, disclosure. Republicans want to add earmark reforms and aren’t sure Dems will follow through with pledges.

John Rakolta, a Republican megadonor and Trump-nominated ambassador, will co-chair Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new council focused on developing solutions to Michigan’s population crisis.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has a plan to cut taxes by 30% for homeowners while tripling taxes on vacant land. It could have major implications for revitalizing neighborhoods.

Dozens of wildfires are burning across northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Conditions could get worse if the lack of rain continues.

Focusing on college towns, education and targeted research will increase vitality in the state while giving the auto industry the tools it needs to expand its tech base in Michigan, according to a report from celebrated and controversial urbanist Richard Florida.

Millions of the critters could come as soon as next week to southeast Michigan. They are annoying and stinky but signs of healthy waterways.