GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey announced Tuesday September 15, 2026, that Toni M. Fisher, 61, of Twin Lake, MI was sentenced to 6 months in prison after a jury convicted her of Major Disaster Fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1040. During sentencing, Chief U.S. […]
It seems lieutenant governor hopeful Jay DeBoyer just couldn’t help himself. These days, GOP candidates aren’t supposed to admit they want to ban abortion. At least, not Republican candidates who want to win statewide in Michigan, and not where people can hear … or make surreptitious recordings that later make wind up in reporters’ inboxes. […]
Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children 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 Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan September 15, 2026 Michigan students receiving exemption waivers for […]
Fact check: No evidence Jocleyn Benson targeted conservative petitions 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 Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan September 15, 2026 Michigan allows citizens to petition new laws, […]
LANSING — Michigan House Democrats are planning to spend about $700,000 in an effort to unseat GOP House Speaker Matt Hall. Buoyed by recent internal polling, the Michigan House Democratic Fund, the caucus’ campaign arm, believes it has a chance of unseating the four-term Kalamazoo County Republican in the 42nd House District. Hall won the […]
As health costs climb, some care shifts to Michigan’s charity clinics 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 Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan September 4, 2026 Michigan’s free health clinics are […]
Michigan colleges spend big on dorms as enrollments sag. Big draw or big waste? 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 Kim Kozlowski, Bridge Michigan September 8, 2026 Several Michigan […]
The Detroit Lions could be down a second starter on their offensive line for next week’s showdown with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football, Sept. 17. Lions coach Dan Campbell said the Lions got some initial good news on Christian Mahogany after the left guard left Sunday’s 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans […]
Fellow Democrats miffed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over $50M copper mine subsidy 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 Paula Gardner, Bridge Michigan August 27, 2026 A $50 million subsidy […]
Groups fight to keep 16,000 acres of national forest in Michigan road-free by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan September 11, 2026 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 The US Forest Service […]