State News
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After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.
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5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.
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7 Black Motown legends who shaped music history
Put on your dancing shoes and jump into the history of Motown, where Black artists laid the foundation for modern music.
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Reps: Questions remain around death of ICE inmate in Michigan facility
Two members of Michigan’s congressional delegation say questions remain surrounding the December death of an inmate at a Baldwin processing facility.
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Powerful union federation says ‘hell no’ to ICE ramping up presence in Michigan
As federal officials announce that they will pull back Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Minnesota, some remain skeptical about what that might look like, and if the drawdown is a sign that ICE activity could surge elsewhere, like Michigan.
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Stoners pick the 8 best dispensaries in Michigan
Hundreds of Michiganders voted in our readers’ choice poll to help identify some of the best dispensaries in Michigan.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
It’s been another busy week for Michigan cannabis.
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Michiganders say Trump’s voucher push puts Michigan public school funding at risk
Michigan education advocates say that while the state’s 2026 budget includes new funding for public schools, Trump’s voucher-style program—and a Republican plan to change school property taxes—could still drain the state’s education funding.
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Pączki Day: Why Mardi Gras in Michigan means Polish pastry
Eating pączki the Tuesday before Lent is a Michigan tradition–but why? Read to find out—and learn where to get some pączki for yourself this year.
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13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.
