More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations and job training
In Michigan, more inmates are earning high school diplomas, technical certificates, and college credits than ever before.
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In Michigan, more inmates are earning high school diplomas, technical certificates, and college credits than ever before.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to help businesses receive refunds on tariffs, with the state working to assess the impact of tariffs.
The Move Detroit Coalition, a group focused on growing the city's population, launched its second program this week called the Neighborhood Ambassador Program.
Michigan's "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
The resident began treatment immediately after the skunk tested positive on March 31, five days after the bite occurred in Oakland County.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump after tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties killed four people and destroyed homes and businesses.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
The Department of Natural Resources says winterkill is a natural phenomenon caused by low oxygen levels under ice and snow, and it typically does not affect overall fish populations.
A woman squeezed through a partially open rear window and escaped while officers searched another vehicle, Muskegon Heights police said. She is back in custody.
The Michigan Department of Corrections says Joshua McGehee, 40, was found unresponsive in his cell at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia.
Dee Warner's brother, Gregg Hardy, says he was being sarcastic when he wrote the billboard in Lenawee County, Michigan, that read "Help Dale Find Dee." Dale Warner denies he ever harmed his wife.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says that his team is committed to keeping everyone safe, especially as families gather during Passover.
Ylli Didani, 48, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and money laundering after authorities seized more than 4,300 kilograms of cocaine from five containerships.
The cities of Farmington, Farmington Hills and Southfield worked with the USDA Wildlife Services on a deer cull earlier this year. The venison was donated to area food banks.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is at risk of losing a home in Novi over unpaid property taxes, court records show.
Grassroots "Solarize" programs are helping Michigan neighbors buy rooftop solar together, even as federal support shrinks.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was among those speaking at a town hall meeting in Howell on the topic of data center developments.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was among the speakers at a town hall Monday in Howell, Michigan, on the topic of data center developments.
Madison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13 assists and Texas is going to the women's Final Four for the second year in a row.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Three Detroiters have been charged in the October 2025 murder of a man who was set to be a witness in an upcoming trial.
Animal welfare staff removed 84 cats from a single-wide mobile home in Harrison Township this week, officials said, and many of them were either pregnant or nursing.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
The wait is finally over, Detroit Tigers fans. Opening Day 2026 at Comerica Park is here.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Three Detroiters have been charged in the October 2025 murder of a man who was set to be a witness in an upcoming trial.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.
Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons will be out at least another week in his recovery from a collapsed left lung.
The wait is finally over, Detroit Tigers fans. Opening Day 2026 at Comerica Park is here.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
A puppy was rescued from the top of a chimney in an abandoned Detroit home after a neighbor called for help.
A U.S. fighter jet was downed over Iran on Friday, and one crew member from the plane was later rescued by American forces, U.S. officials confirmed. Natalie Brand reports.
Three Detroiters have been charged in the October 2025 murder of a man who was set to be a witness in an upcoming trial, Wayne County prosecutors said.
A Livonia police officer was stabbed in the leg after a man walked into the police station lobby Friday morning, waving a knife and threatening to kill everyone, authorities said.
Elandra McConney, director of retail for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, previews the new Detroit Tigers merch for the 2026 season.