More farmers are showing interest in sorghum, a drought-tolerant grain. The crop is poised to expand in the U.S. – especially if Americans start consuming it.

Michigan has spent a decade trying to improve how children learn to read. The latest results suggest there is still a long way to go.

In 2026, Michiganders have already navigated severe spring storms, tornadoes and historic floods.

Lawmakers in the Republican-led chamber took the opportunity to pass some final legislative priorities as well as possible longshots in the Democratic-controlled state Senate.

Justin Verlander makes his final Detroit Tigers (and MLB) start Saturday at Comerica Park. Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon shares how we'll remember JV.

The ACLU says a number of universities across the country, including U of M, have "harshly" responded to a surge in pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus.

Concerns about redundancy are back this week. It's the exact same thing we’ve talked about before, but this time about the expression "exact same."

Both Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are trying to boast better credentials with auto workers.

Inside the legal troubles of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield; questions linger after a deadly crash involving a Grand Rapids man and an ICE encounter; and an interview with Congressman Tom Barrett about Congress’ need to regulate artificial intelligence.

A new study shows gun violence is declining in areas of Detroit where the city is running ShotStoppers, a community violence intervention program.

Listener Kate Lynnes shares a story of awe, wonder, and frost bite in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon on the beginning of Big Ten conference play and the final start of Tiger Justin Verlander's storied career.

Attorneys for Krystal Clark request a permanent transfer from Michigan’s Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, arguing that mold exposure is causing her life-threatening health issues. State officials argue that facility air quality is safe and that Clark frequently refused medical care.

The Department of Homeland Security claimed its immigration agents were not pursuing Mario David Coronado-Juarez at the moment he crashed.

The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.

The best strategy would be to build a coalition of allies as trading partners, creating a bulwark against a powerful, overbuilt Chinese automotive industry desperate for new markets. Instead, we have an administration driven by ego and petty grievances that is doing the exact opposite with tariffs and trade wars.

Absentee voting in Michigan’s general election started Thursday. A few local election officials marked the occasion with reassurances about the safety and security of voting.