Deckerville residents received no warning before a tornado touched down on Saturday. That’s because blindspots in Michigan’s weather radar network prevented meteorologists from seeing it form.
Michigan weather radar blindspots meant no warning for Deckerville tornado
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Aug.1, 2025: Dog days of trivia
It’s August already. Can you answer these questions about Michigan news?
Posted inBusiness Watch
Grayling, riding wave of rebirth, sets goals to ‘stay unique’ yet thrive
The city is primed for economic growth even as residents look on cautiously. Officials say they’re balancing it all.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Grayling strives to blend jobs, bombs, beauty as munitions plant takes shape
A burst of jobs from Saab will aid Grayling as it rebuilds a strong year-round economy. The city, home to the Au Sable River, is rich with natural resources and also home to a military installation.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Biking booms in the Motor City: More lanes, fun rides — and high fatalities
Recent strides in Detroit’s biking infrastructure have some wondering if the city can become a cycling hub. However, bike and pedestrian safety continue to be an issue.
Posted inMichigan Government
Amid push to grow birth rates, Michigan takes new approach: Cash for moms
A bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.
Posted inMichigan Government
After complaints, Michigan seeks new system to guide youth incarcerations
A Bridge investigation found the system included questions that could boost incarcerations for youths of color. After nearly a year, the state is pivoting.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan ballot initiative aims to reveal ‘dark money’ donors behind political ads
Potential Michigan ballot proposal would require groups that run political ‘issue ads’ near an election to disclose their donors, a reform that transparency advocates have tried before — but failed.
Posted inMichigan Government
Report: ‘Big, beautiful bill’ will blow $1.1 billion hole in Michigan budget
The Citizens Research Council predicts ‘severe’ budget challenges from lost taxes and an increased state spending on Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Breast milk deliveries from Michigan prison benefit babies with moms behind bars
Breast milk is going mobile at Michigan’s only women’s prison with a new $500,000 delivery program to babies of incarcerated moms.