People arrive at the Flint Assembly Plant for a free tour and open house, Aug. 11, 2015, in Flint, Mich. General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two Flint, Michigan manufacturing plants for the production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks. Gerald Johnson, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, said Monday, June 5, 2023 that the company will build internal combustion vehicles throughout this decade, in addition to making electric vehicles. ( Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)
GM to Invest More Than $1 Billion in 2 Flint Plants

General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two Flint manufacturing plants for the production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks. GM reported a 38% year-over-year increase in heavy-duty pickup sales last year.

This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP)
Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land

A Michigan wildfire that's burned more than 3 square miles amid hot, dry conditions was sparked by a campfire, the state Department of Natural Resources said Sunday.

This image provided by the Michigan Department of Corrections shows Jeff Titus. (Michigan Department of Corrections via AP)
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Served 21 Years in Prison for Deaths of 2 Michigan Hunters

Prosecutors dropped murder charges Thursday against a man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of two Michigan hunters.

Bernice Ringo looks through photographs of her son Natalian, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Survivors of Violent Crime Drive Legislative Change to State Programs in Michigan—and Beyond

Bipartisan legislation that takes effect this summer will ramp up state funding for survivors of crime—and help heal old wounds.

In this image from a Zoom meeting provided by the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Ron Clous holds a rifle at his home during a county commissioners meeting.(Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners via AP, File)
Court: No Lawsuit Immunity for Michigan Official who had Rifle During Online Meeting

A lawsuit can go forward against a Michigan official who flashed a rifle during a public meeting over video conference, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.

A peregrine falcon is held before being banded, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. A state wildlife biologist banded four peregrine falcon chicks that live in a nest situated on the top of Spartan Stadium, home of Michigan State University's football team. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Fuzzy Falcon Chicks Who Nest at Michigan State Football Stadium Get Tracking Bands

Newly fitted with tracking bands, four peregrine falcon chicks named Pickles, Muhammad, Egbert and Swooper have a nest in one of the best seats — make that perches — at Michigan State University's football stadium.

FILE - Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler III, son of former Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, speaks at a public memorial service for his father, Nov. 21, 2006, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Schembechler has resigned from his position with the Wolverines, with the school saying it was aware of his social media activity that may have caused “pain” in the community. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, file)
Son of Legendary Coach Schembechler Resigns at U of M After Offensive Social Media Activity

A son of longtime Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler has resigned from his position with the Wolverines, with the school saying it was aware of his social media activity that may have caused “pain” in the community.