2023
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Pumpkin Patches, Cider Mills, & Other ‘Sweater Weather’ Activities in West Michigan
From corn mazes and pumpkin patches to an apple cider float with a doughnut on top, this list of WMI activities is all about sweater weather.
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Your Guide to Exploring Michigan’s Caves. Yes, They Exist.
Unlock the secrets of Michigan’s hidden caves with our expert guide. Discover the best hiking tips and routes to witness the breathtaking beauty of these natural wonders.
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Auto Workers Far From Deal as End-of-Day Strike Deadline Approaches
With a deadline looming just before midnight Thursday, the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three automakers remain far apart in contract talks, and the union is preparing to strike.
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Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need
A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.
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With Thousands of Child Care Programs at Risk of Closing, Democrats Press for More Money
A June report from The Century Foundation found that without additional money, about 70,000 child care programs would probably have to shut down after this month. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are pushing for a new round of money to keep the nation’s child care industry afloat, saying thousands of programs are at risk…
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Michigan Dems Urge Congress to Get Serious About Child Labor Violations
Congressional leaders from Michigan are pushing Republicans in the US House of Representatives to help crack down on child labor violations and protect kids.
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Whitmer’s Car Insurance Reforms Protect Michiganders From Rising Premiums
Reports show most Americans are paying significantly higher rates to insure their vehicles this year—but not if they live in Michigan.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis in Michigan
Are you a complete newbie when it comes to doobies? We’ve got advice—and recommended products—just for you.
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That One Time in Michigan…When the Detroit Lions Were Champs
The tale of a time when the Detroit Lions were one of the best football teams in the US—and maybe, just maybe, it foretells a rising success story for this 2023 NFL season.
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‘Trauma After Trauma’: Nassar Survivors Grapple With Another Sexual Abuse Investigation at MSU
Survivors say the Mel Tucker story emerging at Michigan State University – a place where school leadership failed to respond to complaints about Nassar beginning as early as 1997 – was yet another example of “institutional failure.”
