LANSING, Mich. — A powerful winter storm is expected to slam Michigan’s Upper Peninsula beginning Tuesday, bringing plunging temperatures, heavy snow and strong winds that could make travel nearly impossible through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is forecast to spread across the region Tuesday before rapidly changing
LANSING, Mich – Across the country, more school districts are enforcing strict bans on student cell phones. Some rules go so far as to require that devices be left at home entirely — meaning kids can’t use them on the bus, while walking to school, or during after-school activities. For
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (July 14, 2025) — Authorities arrested a suspect Saturday afternoon following an attempted firebombing at the Dickinson County Republican Committee headquarters. According to a statement from the committee, two Molotov cocktails were thrown at a building that houses several businesses, including the Republican office. No one was
MID-MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service has issued a Slight Risk outlook for severe thunderstorms across portions of Michigan on both Friday and Saturday, with potential impacts including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding. Forecasters say the primary concern will be wind gusts approaching 60 mph, which could lead
WASHINGTON D.C. The House passed the big beautiful bill today. It’s not headed to President Trump’s desk for a signature. I break down what’s in the legislation. Key Provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill Permanent Tax Relief At the heart of the legislation is the permanent extension of the 2017
LANSING, Mich – A potentially dangerous weather system is expected to impact much of Michigan on Wednesday, prompting statewide alerts from the National Weather Service and emergency management authorities. The National Weather Service reports that a strong low-pressure system building over the southern Great Lakes will usher in warm, humid
REESE, Mich. — Rain didn’t stop the family of Staff Sgt. Eugene Henry-Eli Alex from honoring his memory this week, as they cleaned the stretch of M-81 highway dedicated in his name. His widow and daughter worked side by side, soaked but smiling, driven by a mission bigger than themselves.
FLINT, Mich. — A string of destructive acts involving stolen construction equipment caused extensive damage to multiple properties in Flint, city officials said. The vandalism spree targeted Hardenbrook Park, DNH Party Store and the former Swanson Funeral Home. Two buildings sustained damage, and playground equipment at the park was destroyed,
JACKSON, Mich – A legal review of the newly approved employment agreement for incoming Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Patterson has uncovered a potentially improper last-minute edit by a school board member. In a letter dated June 2, 2025, attorney Brendon Beer informed the Jackson Public Schools Board of Education that
DETROIT — Smoke from Manitoba and Saskatchewan wildfires is blowing into Michigan. Air quality alerts are in place for Friday, May 30, 2025. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued the warning. Breathing may be tough for kids, seniors, and people with lung issues. A cold
