Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at a team that's especially hungry for an NBA title, a long Stanley Cup drought, and the state of the Detroit Tigers.

This mystifies me. Early morning risers cannot possibly be the target demographic for, say, sports betting. And yet, the ads and sponsorships are quite literally everywhere — they are rolling in so much money that they can afford to saturate the market. With A-list celebrities, no less! (C'mon, Jon Hamm — do you really need that money?)

Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers have increased in price due to the war in Iran. Northern Michigan has also experienced heavy rainfall and flooding which may disrupt nitrogen and phosphorus levels in soil.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers recommended both Republican Congressman John James and businessman Perry Johnson advance, but that pastor Ralph Rebandt should not.

Michigan Democrats turned their first statewide televised Senate debate into a fiery clash, exposing the party’s deep divide over how to rebuild after its 2024 losses.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Thursday she will take some time off to unwind in January after wrapping up eight years in office and decades in Michigan politics before deciding what to do next. She is often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in two years.

Michigan State University is seeking its next president; a new art exhibit highlights women artists; and the latest episode of The Dish focuses on cricket consumption.

The Green Leap, a family-owned business based in Grand Rapids, raises crickets to be roasted and ground into protein powder.

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 May 29-31.

Michigan might be known as the Great Lakes state, but rivers have played a crucial role in its development and culture.

Near the end of his life, the Battle Creek Republican lamented how politics has grown more partisan during the past four decades.

Blood is thicker than water. Scientists are using baby eagle blood to assess the health of Michigan’s environment. Because eagles are top predators, heavily linked to lakes and rivers, they provide a proxy for water quality.