As some rural towns lose population and government funds shrink, some drinking water systems are one failure away from crisis.

Residents owe a total of $51 billion in Michigan. Here’s a primer on what we know so far about a plan to forgive some — or all — of that debt.

Photograph confirms return of otters to Detroit River.

Federal and state governments begin to reverse course on underinvestment to address water’s true cost.

State educations leaders have not provided the coordination and financial support as in some other states, leaving Michigan school districts to develop their own programs or take other approaches to stemming learning delays.

Using federal COVID relief funds to curb learning loss, some local school districts are putting money into tutoring. A review of 16 programs shows some schools follow best practices more closely than others.

Scientists from around the world are expected to flock to East Lansing to conduct research at the $730 million Facility for Rare Isotopes, which officially opens Monday. Its particle accelerator is faster than yours.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is speaking at a ‘comeback ceremony’ May 7 for Class of 2020 and 2021 graduates whose commencements were curtailed because of the pandemic.

The Hollywood director and Michigan GOP Chair Ron Weiser have one thing in common: They are both big donors to competing ballot measures over the future of voting rights in Michigan.