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Planned Parenthood of Michigan is permanently closing 3 women’s health clinics in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren as it struggles with funding challenges.
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The Petoskey stone shares a name with the Northern Michigan city, but its distribution—and the story it tells us about our state’s ancient history—is a lot bigger. On this episode of On Hand, we talk to a couple of rockhounding experts about how to find Petoskey stones and the stories they tell. -
The woman's lawsuit said she's immunocompromised and had to be hospitalized after eating some hard shell tacos with lettuce in early July. -
Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon talks Manuel's $7.14 million buyout, a rogue squirrel at Comerica Park, and the looming MLB trade deadline. -
Democratic candidate for governor Jocelyn Benson is looking past primary day onto winning back Democratic control in Lansing. -
President Donald Trump came to Michigan this week and delivered a speech that very much had this vibe. And in fact he did say to his subjects, er, the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen of Michigan, the golden age of America is upon us!" -
The borrowers say they were defrauded by their colleges, but the class-action lawsuit to erase their federal student loans has been tangled up in courts for years. -
The state of Michigan is suing a metro Detroit nursing home operator over alleged staffing shortages, using an unusual approach: a Medicaid fraud law. -
Today on Stateside, we spoke to the president of the Bay Mills Indian Community on why the tribe is opposing the reconstruction of Line 5. Then, we heard from the creators of a new plant-identification app that does not need the internet to tell you what's growing in front of you. And, we speak from the founder of a (literal) underground poetry operation and the author who's written a book about it. -
The Twenty First Century ROAD to Housing Act includes dozens of measures to encourage home construction and expand access to financing. -
The invasive mile-a-minute weed has been confirmed in Jackson County. The weed is on Michigan’s invasive species watch list because of its ability to grow six inches within a single day. -
Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature. -
The city of Detroit is putting $9.2 million toward a new "Homeless to Housed" initiative. The city says the money will help about 140 households a year for three years.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Today on the show, we hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson, examine the findings of a sexual misconduct investigation at Interlochen that uncovered allegations spanning seven decades, and share the story of a Michigander who met Marvin Gaye in the 1970s.
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A federal court judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former University of Michigan diversity officer who claimed to have been wrongfully fired. -
Democrats have reintroduced nine bills that were stuck in limbo for 18 months during a lengthy court battle with House Republicans before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed them. -
A tentative agreement was reached between Corewell Health administrators and the nurses' union on Tuesday, July 29, 2026. -
Wondering how to fill out the FAFSA for the 2026-2027 school year? With the Trump administration’s recently enacted changes to the Department of Education, see how students and families seeking financial assistance for their studies will be affected.
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Inside Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, incarcerated people face what they describe as a culture of institutional skepticism where medical staff routinely dismiss severe physical symptoms as faking or drug-seeking behavior. Researchers point to Michigan’s privatized prison healthcare model as the root cause, arguing that for-profit healthcare contractors prioritize corporate bottom lines over patient safety. -
With voting already underway, the two candidates for the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat faced off Monday night for their final debate of the primary season. -
Oakland County park hosts 1K and 5K races to raise money for two pet nonprofits. -
President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing. His comments in the Detroit suburb of Milford on Monday came as many businesses there contend that sweeping tariffs he's imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state. -
Michigan's primary election is August 4. Three Democratic candidates will face off for a chance to run against incumbent U.S. Representative Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). Michigan Public's Rebecca Hector spoke with candidate Bridget Brink. -
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university. -
The August Primary is a little more than a week away. Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer has a checklist for you to make sure you're prepared before primary Election Day. -
Michigan teens are having a harder time securing entry-level jobs due to an increase in demand and population changes -
President Donald Trump plans to focus on his economic policies during a visit to suburban Detroit. The Republican president tours a General Motors facility in Milford on Monday and is expected to defend his tariffs in a state where they've affected many businesses. -
Communities are no longer allowed to opt-out of SMART service, so the entire county will vote on the Wayne County Public Transportation Millage on their primary ballots.
