Michigan educators express frustration as state budget talks continue

Michigan lawmakers bought themselves more time by passing a continuation budget on Wednesday, but the ongoing delay has frustrated school officials and education advocates. "What is right for kids is getting the budget done on time, and hopefully...

Detroit Lakes kids grow pumpkins for a cause

DETROIT LAKES — In the yard of the Dibleys’ home just north of Little Floyd Lake, there’s a pumpkin patch where little orange, yellow and even squash-shaped pumpkins peek through the leaves. Its caretakers, Dane and Jayda Dibley, rode their bikes...

Lake Michigan College teaching students importance of wine harvest season

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — While farmers are busy this time of year harvesting crops, vineyards are doing the same. One program at Lake Michigan College (LMC) takes WSBT 22 through the harvesting process. Tim Godfrey, LMC Wine & Viticulture...

Online campaign raises nearly $300K for Michigan church shooter's family

Multiple fundraisers have emerged in the wake of the Michigan church shooting where four people were killed and eight others injured in a gunman’s rampage. One such fundraiser, which is quickly approaching $300,000 in donations in 48 hours, has...

The 10 best public high schools in West Michigan, according to Niche

City Middle/High School in the GRPS District was ranked the best Magnet high school and the 4th best college prep public high school in Michigan. LANSING, Mich. — Niche released their annual rankings of the best public high schools in America,...

Forgiveness and Faith: Fundraiser for Michigan Church Attacker’s Family Raises Hundreds of Thousands Amid National Debate

By Emmanuel Ogbonna A fundraiser launched for the family of Thomas “Jake” Sanford, the man who drove his truck into a Michigan church before opening fire and setting the building ablaze, has raised more than $275,000 in just days. The outpouring...

EPA Moves to Prioritize Review of New Chemicals for Data Centers

The Trump administration has begun prioritizing the review of new, potentially hazardous chemicals used in data centers that public health advocates and environmental attorneys warn could endanger workers, communities and the environment. While...

AP News: Fundraiser for family of Michigan church gunman raises more than $275,000

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An online fundraiser for family members of the man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze has raised over $275,000 as of Thursday in what the organizer described as a “whirlwind of love and forgiveness.” On...

WXYZ Editorial: Voting options for November 4th General Election Day in Michigan

WXYZ DETROIT — General Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th. That’s just over a month away. Now is the time to start doing your homework on the candidates and issues. You will most likely have a lot of choices to select from. In Michigan,...

Elmet Technologies secures US Navy contract amid manufacturing growth

Elmet Technologies of Lewiston secures a multimillion-dollar contract with the U.S. Navy, aiming to expand operations and hire skilled workers to meet demand. LEWISTON, Maine — October is Manufacturing Month in Maine, a time to raise awareness...

‘Manufacturing Day’ Gives Detroit Students Inside Look at Auto Production

Detroit students tour through LM Manufacturing plant in Southwest Detroit, as part of the company’s annual Manufacturing Day to show local youth opportunities in skilled trades. Photo: Samuel Robinson More than 200 students from six Detroit...

Trump-RFK claims on Tylenol make a mockery of science

Dr. Maxwell Helmberger As someone trained as a scientist and who teaches science at Michigan State University, watching the Sept. 22 press conference in which President Trump and DHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. alleged a link between autism and...

Michigan faces service disruptions as federal shutdown begins

The federal government shutdown could disrupt essential services for Michigan families, from road construction to school lunches. MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - The federal government shut down just after midnight on Oct. 1, potentially impacting...

GVSU drives more than $3B into West Michigan economy

Grand Valley State University contributes more than $3 billion to the West Michigan economy annually, an amount that’s expected to keep growing as the region continues to expand. The estimate comes from a new analysis that details GVSU’s economic...

Wisconsin vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 4 — College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Michigan Wolverines linebacker Cole Sullivan (23) celebrates after a sack. Logic says Wisconsin Badgers’ head coach Luke Fickell’s seat is not yet hot, but by no means is his third year in Madison instilling anyone with...

Wisconsin vs Michigan Same-Game Parlay for College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Michigan Wolverines running back Justice Haynes (22). At some point, Wisconsin Badgers fans will stop believing their revisionist history that they were ever a top-five team. At its peak, the Barry Alvarez Era was a top-15...

Michigan Science Center: Machines in Motion

Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Football predicted to land legacy prospect

The game against Wisconsin will bring a ton of recruits all across the country to Michigan Stadium this Saturday, and that includes a prospect with major family ties to the program that was recently predicted to wind up playing for the Wolverines....

New $80M riverfront park in Detroit will have something for everyone

The new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park will officially open on Detroit's riverwalk Oct. 25. This 22-acre, $80 million project features distinct zones including a large play garden, a water garden, and a sports pavilion with basketball...

Texas-based DMR Technologies to open Louisiana drone facility

KEY TAKEAWAYS: DMR Technologies will open its first U.S. manufacturing hub in Lafayette Parish. Facility expected to generate 521 direct and 766 indirect jobs, totaling 1,287 positions. Lafayette site will assemble 500–1,000 Field Ranger X50...