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Advocates call on Michigan lawmakers to condemn ICE detention of Detroit student
Maykol Bogoya-Duarte, an 18-year-old undocumented immigrant, had planned to return to Colombia after he graduated high school. But his plans and his education were upended last month when he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Michigan State settles with 3 survivors of 2023 mass shooting for $30M
Michigan State University has reached settlements worth about $30 million with three students who survived a mass shooting in 2023, attorneys said Tuesday.
6 of the most affordable places to live in Michigan in 2025
Want to put down roots in the Mitten? Take a look at our roundup of some of the cheapest places to live in Michigan and discover your new hometown.
A Detroit student was arrested by ICE. Students at his school are scared and angry.
Students at Western International High School in Detroit say they are fearful and angry after immigration agents detained one of their classmates last month.
Whitmer condemns Trump deploying National Guard amid ICE protests
President Donald Trump deployed at least 300 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles Sunday amid anti immigration enforcement protests in a move that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Democratic governors say is an abuse of power that puts residents and law enforcement in danger.
Dozens protest outside Detroit ICE field office against Los Angeles immigration raids
Dozens of people carrying immigrant support signs gathered outside the ICE field office in Detroit on Sunday afternoon to protest against ICE raids in Los Angeles, which sparked violent demonstrations.
Crumbling schools, crowded classes: Michigan’s students say it’s time for billionaires to help fund public education
A new ballot initiative could turn the tide for students across the Great Lakes State by holding Michigan’s ultra-wealthy accountable for their fair share of taxes.
Dive into StoryWalk this summer in Downtown Howell
Explore the interactive StoryWalk all summer long in Downtown Howell! Free family adventure combines reading, local businesses, and outdoor fun.
MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
Sterling Heights has more sister cities than anywhere else in Michigan
To foster cultural exchange and contribute to global thinking within its community, Sterling Heights has relationships with 8 sister cities across the globe.
That one time in Michigan: When a Cornish pastry became a UP staple
A quick history of the Upper Peninsula’s most famous food.
Mysteries in the Mitten: 15 spooky books, movies, & TV shows set in Michigan
From horror movies to lighter and more family-friendly spooky stories, here are 15 scary books, movies, and TV shows set in Michigan.
The 8 deadliest natural disasters in Michigan history
Learn about the most fatal natural disasters in Michigan history, from blizzards to blazes.
Michigan’s cult chronicles: A look at 5 controversial groups
Discover all the cults with solid ties to Michigan, from the Twin Flames Universe to the Church of Scientology.
