From crossing the SkyBridge at Boyne Mountain for fall color views to marvelling at one of Michigan’s unique three-way ‘tridges,’ the state’s footbridges have a lot to offer.
How you can cross 10 notable pedestrian bridges in Michigan
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan court: House GOP must send blocked bills to Whitmer
A Michigan Court of Appeals panel rules House Republicans must send Gov. Gretchen Whitmer nine bills passed last year, including pension and health care measures backed by labor groups.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
U-M study: 1 in 5 young adults using marijuana, alcohol to fall asleep
A University of Michigan study found that about 22% of young adults use cannabis, alcohol or both to help them fall asleep. Experts warn that the habit can lead to dependency and poorer sleep quality, though some advocates argue cannabis may offer benefits when used responsibly.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Protecting our Great Lakes from microplastic pollution
This is not a problem we can kick down the road. Microplastics are nearly impossible to contain once they enter the environment. We have the opportunity to take a first step forward with a new package of legislation.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ice storm decimated Michigan’s ‘wood basket,’ meaning tough years ahead
A glut of timber downed by the March ice storm was harvested quicker than it should have been. Now there’s little wood left to harvest and years until planted trees can replace what was lost.
Posted inBusiness Watch
After Gotion and SOAR, Michigan eyes overhaul of corporate subsidy strategy
With failure of large-scale incentives, Lansing now looks to what could be effective job-growth tools.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan health care woes: Insurers leaving, rates rising, subsidies in limbo
Regulators say some providers are leaving the state and dropping coverage in the individual market amid major shifts in health care policy. Meantime, expect to pay more.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan skywatchers turn eyes to Earth’s new ‘quasi moon’
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, 2025 PN7, that travels alongside Earth and behaves like a ‘quasi moon.’ You’ll need a good telescope to see it. Here’s where to find one in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Feds deny Michigan request for homeowner aid following ice storm
FEMA has denied Michigan’s request for utility, home repair aid following March 2025’s historic ice storm. State officials called it disappointing.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Oct. 24, 2025: Fall for trivia
If you know Michigan news, prove it by answering these 10 questions.