The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life.
Russian cargo jet grounded 16 years in Upper Peninsula may soon fly again
Posted inTalent & Education
New Michigan superintendent aims to raise test scores, collaborate with Whitmer
In a wide-ranging interview with Bridge, new State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko says the state is building momentum on literacy and should do more on funding.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Some Michigan hunters may soon be able to skip paper kill tags
The state is looking into adding the option of electronic tags for certain animals killed by hunters.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan’s red, white and blue retro license plate returns next month
Michigan continues to bring back retro license plates. The latest: Red, white and blue to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. It goes on sale in January.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK
Through an arcane section of state law, the Republican-controlled state House scrapped hundreds of millions in ongoing spending on state projects. Democrats called the process ‘corrupt.’
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan schools should disclose vaccination rates to parents, lawmakers say
The 11-bill package was introduced to strengthen the state’s authority amid shifting federal policies on childhood immunization.
Posted inTalent & Education
Rural Michigan broadband access to jump with $920M in fed funding
There are 22 counties — mostly in northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula — where under 60% of homes have broadband access.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan cracks down on using fake lawyer letters to smuggle drugs into prisons
Michigan is tightening its mail policy after finding synthetic drugs embedded in paper sent under the guise of legal or confidential mail. The department says the updated approach creates another safeguard.
Posted inMichigan Government
Bills spurred by Michigan hospital killing would allow free PPO service
Victims of domestic violence or stalking wouldn’t have to pay police to serve the perpetrator with a personal protection order under the state Senate-passed legislation.
Posted inMichigan Government
Duggan reflects on development, Detroit’s population, data center ‘secrecy’
Duggan decided not to seek reelection so he could run for governor of Michigan in 2026 as an independent candidate.