U‑M nurses rallied in Ann Arbor on June 26 to press Michigan Medicine over contract talks and staffing. The union says a July strike authorization vote is coming.

A Warren mother says her 13‑year‑old son died after participating in the 'choking game.' Experts and advocates list warning signs parents should know.

Wayne State's board approved a 4% tuition increase for 2026‑27 and publicly unveiled a $1B capital campaign alongside plans for a new School of Public Health. The budget vote also included added financial aid and campus cuts to balance the books.

Organizers added entry fees, metal detectors and a parent rule at this weekend's Livonia Spree as police cap attendance amid worries about social‑media "teen takeovers."

Lake St. Clair’s Jobbie Nooner returns Friday at Gull Island, drawing hundreds of boats and renewed border and safety reminders.

An Indian River couple who run Pat & Gary's Party Store won $100,000 after a Club Keno ticket bought at their own shop matched nine numbers and the KICKER doubled the payout. They plan to pay bills and restock the store for summer.

United For ALICE’s new state update shows about 40% of Michigan households—roughly 1.6M—can’t cover basic needs, with Detroit and Benton Harbor ZIP codes among the hardest hit.

Graffiti and broken dugouts at Harris Park threatened Ypsilanti National Little League's season; a viral fundraiser and local volunteers are racing to repair the fields.

Tests show a closed car can hit deadly temperatures in under an hour even on mild days. Safety groups urge simple back‑seat checks and reminders.

A 66-year-old Oakland County man won $358,122 in the Michigan Lottery Fantasy 5 after a pop-up on his online account revealed the prize.

More than 1,000 openings at the Radisson in Southfield this Thursday; employers include Pure Flavor and Penske.

New Annie E. Casey Foundation data ranks Michigan 34th in child well‑being, with education losses and 373,000 children in poverty driving the slide. Local advocates say targeted investments could blunt the decline.

A Port Huron detour turned a 70-year-old woman's routine stop into a $1 million King Cashword win. She opted for the cash option and plans to buy a house and a car.