It’s not Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. It’s his son, Michael Bouchard, a military veteran who has served in Iraq and along the southern border.

This episode included segments about SNAP recipients struggling with the pause on benefits, the economic impact of Michigan’s 12 federally recognized Indigenous tribes, vaccine research from Henry Ford Health, and the historic election of Mary Sheffield as mayor of Detroit.

Need something fun to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from November 7 - 9.

A pivotal battle over drug affordability is unfolding in Michigan's highest court, where attorneys are clashing over the scope of a consumer protection law and its application to Eli Lilly's insulin business, with the outcome likely to resonate throughout the healthcare sector.

In failing to fully fund the food assistance program that covers 42 million low-income Americans, the judge said the government "failed to consider the harms" to people who rely on the benefits.

A push by Republicans to abolish Michigan's key economic development arm has ignited controversy, with proponents arguing it's time for a new approach and critics warning it could send a "closed for business" message to investors.

As the annual appropriation for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program remains stalled due to the government shutdown, Michigan's emergency relief fund is dwindling rapidly, threatening the well-being of countless vulnerable residents who rely on it to cover essential expenses.

Miscarriage and stillbirth are not uncommon in the United States. Yet many families struggle to find the support they need after perinatal loss. Remembering Cherubs is a Detroit organization aiming to fill those gaps.

First, an analysis of Detroit's mayoral election. Then, a review of various school funding issues that were on the Michigan ballot. Plus, a lot of eyes have been on New York's mayoral election; we learned more about the effect of the "Mamdani moment" in Michigan.

Detroit expects to have about 100 food distribution sites ready to go on Wednesday. There’s also an interactive online map where people can find locations near them.

City Council President Mary Sheffield has been elected as Detroit’s next mayor, succeeding Mike Duggan after twelve years in office that reshaped how the city works with Lansing. How will Mayor-elect Sheffield navigate her relationship with Lansing in a time of divided government? And, what lessons can she draw from Duggan’s approach? Plus, Michigan is in the middle of a legal standoff with the federal government over voter-data privacy.

City Council President Mike McGuinness defeated former City Council member Kermit Williams for Mayor of Pontiac. In Southfield, with most precincts reporting, incumbent Mayor Ken Siver leads challenger City Council member Sylvia Jordan by a comfortable margin.