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Detainees at North Lake Processing Facility, the 1,800-bed immigration detention center in Baldwin, started a hunger strike Monday, according to detainees inside the facility and advocates in Michigan.
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"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
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Progressive candidates won endorsements, with some convention attendees saying they're looking for candidates who are inspirational.
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President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
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The Michigan Department of Education wants to address teacher shortages and improve teacher retention across the state. It recently approved a set of new standards for mentorship programs.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding every ballot cast in Wayne County in the November 2024 federal election. Michigan officials say the department is stoking baseless fears of voter fraud.
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A recap of the Michigan Democrats' endorsement convention over the weekend. Plus, the Detroit Zoo has three new lion cubs. Then, Michigan claps back on President Trump's recent executive order. The order would prevent the U-S Postal Service from sending mail-in ballots to anyone not on eligible voter lists. Last, a new episode of On Hand answers the question: where does Euchre come from?
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Lyme disease cases in Michigan continue to rise, increasing from 553 in 2022 to 2,167 in 2025.
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“We have multiple polls internal and otherwise saying I’m up by double digits in the primary, and all public polling is showing that I'm not only up in the primary, but I’m up in the general on Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan," said Rep. John James (R-MI), who's running for Michigan governor in 2026.
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In an effort to change management of Michigan’s white-tailed deer population, policymakers are proposing a “one buck rule” to begin in 2027.
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A growing chorus of medical voices is drawing attention to deaths within immigration detention centers. Plus, one dead tree in the Midwest provides clues to airborne toxins in rural places. And, music and conversation with Alex Wand, whose musical journey has taken him places.
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2025 had lots of people talking about sixes and sevens, but not in the loose ends kind of way.
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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Sunday marked a big day for progressives in the Michigan Democratic Party. Nearly every candidate the party’s Progressive Caucus backed won their convention races.
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Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
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At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Advocates pushed Michigan lawmakers to address racial differences in maternal healthcare this week. The activism is part of Black Maternal Health Week.
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