The University of Michigan is now solidly the largest university in Michigan in the number of overall students, but Michigan State University still enrolls more Michigan students. Both universities saw large enrollments this year. UM said in a University Record article on Monday, Oct. 5 that this fall’s enrollment climbed to a record 54,181 students […]
Obama to rally with Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson in Detroit This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan October 5, 2026 Former President Barack Obama will […]
Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about breast cancer research, advocates This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Miles MacClure for Bridge Michigan, Bridge Michigan October 5, 2026 In 2012, […]
GRAND RAPIDS — Republican Mike Rogers expressed optimism Saturday, Oct. 3, that his U.S. Senate campaign is making inroads with Black and Jewish voters, while acknowledging a ballot-box vulnerability among younger voters against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed on college campuses. “Unfortunately, they are doing a good job on campuses,” the former congressman told an attendee at […]
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate vote This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan October 1, 2026 Michigan Senate moves to […]
Images of President Donald Trump were prominent on the campaign pages of Republican gubernatorial candidate John James before the Aug. 4 primary election, but afterward, some of them have gone missing. On Aug. 3, for example, the top image on the home page of James’ campaign website was of James standing next to Trump with […]
By: Gary Simmons Muskegon – Trivia Cat’s popular series of trivia game nights continue next week with Music Trivia at MOTU Lakeshore Wine Bar at 1208 8th Street in Muskegon. Come show off your knowledge of all things musical with your friends, or as yourself if you prefer, complete with great food and drinks. Winners […]
Trump PAC helps drive Michigan Senate race toward record spending This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan October 2, 2026 Michigan’s US Senate race between […]
Former Ottawa County 58th District Court Judge Bradley Knoll has pled guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a contentious hearing he oversaw near the end of his judgeship. Knoll pled during a final pre-trial conference Sept. 29, overseen by Muskegon Judge Geoffrey Nolan. The case was handled by the Kent County prosecutor’s Office. […]
By Kevin Harris The 2026 midterm campaign is entering the final stretch. Democrats are poised for a big Election Night with the possibility of flipping both congressional chambers and several governorships. However recent polling from Politico shows some cause for concern. Democrats remain underwater with the working class voters they need. While more working class […]