By: Joseph Poulos Muskegon – MCC has been named one of six community colleges in Michigan which are being awarded up to $300,000 by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advance and Potential (MiLEAP). The effort, which was launched by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023, seeks to provide interested citizens with the ability and resources […]
LANSING — Some Michigan Republicans are acknowledging, with less than seven weeks before Election Day, that rocky waters appear to lie ahead for their party amid surging gas prices tied to the war in Iran and concerns about GOP voter enthusiasm. A former state lawmaker running for a safe Republican seat in northern Macomb County […]
A brand of non-dairy ice cream sold at grocery locations across the country, including in Michigan, is under recall because it could contain small stones and other foreign materials. Danone USA is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with best-buy dates on or before April 3, 2028, according […]
The last time I bought taco shells was a year ago. They were the same size as they had always been since I began purchasing them in the 1980s. I expected the contents in the box to be similar. Imagine my surprise when I pulled them out and discovered they were much smaller than usual. […]
Walmart Great Value frozen berry blend, sent to 16 states, was recalled due to possible E. Coli contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said this week, but Michigan consumers should be safe. California-based Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. first announced the recall on Sept. 2, saying one lot of Walmart’s Great Value frozen […]
As enrollments plummet, Michigan communities sweat job losses from universities 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 Shaina Sternhell, Capital News Service, Bridge Michigan September 18, 2026 LANSING – As […]
Tribune News Wire LANSING – More than 166,000 Michigan students received $672.5 million in state financial aid during the 2025-26 academic year, helping make postsecondary education more attainable and supporting students as they work toward credentials that lead to good-paying, in-demand careers. Compared with pre-pandemic levels, the number of students receiving state financial aid has increased […]
LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded an investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan, where the Team Michigan delegation strengthened relationships with global companies, advanced new opportunities in maritime manufacturing and key industries, and reinforced Michigan’s position as a destination for international investment. The mission included meetings with Korean companies that have recently invested […]
Mike Rogers calls for gas tax pause. It’s a no-go, says state GOP leader 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 Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan September 17, 2026 GOP US […]
ITC plans to use helicopters to inspect high-voltage transmission lines and equipment across much of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula through Nov. 13 as part of its ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts. The flights will be conducted by ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company LLC, according to a community announcement. The company said in the announcement that […]