A Michigan Court of Claims judge has blocked spending on two minor league baseball parks that were part of a spree of pork barrel spending approved in the 2024-2025 state budget. The order issued Tuesday is part of a case that could result in imposing — or re-imposing — constitutional controls on spending decisions made at the state Capitol.

Today, what's happening with the new data center being developed by Google in Van Buren Township? And, the latest on the water main break in Oakland County over the weekend. Then, a return to a conversation about vernal pools. Plus, a musician's upcoming performance in Detroit focuses on the subtlety of sound. Last, what high numbers of pink salmon could mean for the Great Lakes.

As Republicans question her ability to fairly oversee Michigan elections while running for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson announces new ‘firewall’ plan to avoid conflicts of interest.

Today, thousands of Michiganders may qualify for Canadian citizenship after recent changes in Canadian law. Then, a new book centers around a community corner store and the lives built around it. Also, how the Dodge brothers kept the city of Hamtramck from becoming a part of Detroit.

Advocates for the homeless say many shelters in the state are assisting more people in the worsening economy — and they're having a harder time getting them into permanent housing.

Stephen Colbert invited his "best television friends," fellow late night hosts John Oliver, Seth Meyers and the two Jimmies— Kimmel and Fallon— to join him, as his final show on CBS is set for May 21.

A massive 42-inch water transmission line rupture in River Woods Park has forced Auburn Hills to declare a State of Emergency, leaving Oakland County residents under strict water-use restrictions and a mandatory boil water advisory.

State of Michigan emergency resources are now helping out after a water main broke over the weekend in Oakland County.Officials say a 42-inch water line broke Sunday morning, causing flooding and interrupted service in parts of Oakland County.

Democrats have kept control of the Michigan Senate. Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service looks at what the special election results could tell us about November.

That program gives up to a $1,700 tax credit to people who donate to organizations providing K-12 school scholarships. Public school advocates say it's a backdoor voucher scheme.

The Room at the Inn — a homeless shelter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — had to exceed its capacity this winter, and the cold weather was only one of the reasons.

Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.