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Former Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski died from suicide in 2018. Last week, Hikinski's parents, Mark and Kym, shared his story with CMU athletes to empower students to take control of their mental health. -
Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesGray wolves have been a source of tension between farmers, hunters, and conservationists in the Upper Peninsula. But a recent state survey shows wolf populations have been stable at around 600 for the last decade, and advocates hope support for wolves continues to grow.
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Off and on for the past 40 years, fans at Central Michigan University men’s basketball games have been throwing rolls of toilet paper onto the court during games to drum up school spirit. And tomorrow night, the tradition will be back for one night only for the first time in over a decade as CMU takes on rival Western Michigan University. Rick Brewer recently went on a quest to find out how this T.P. tradition came to be. -
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the state Legislature acted appropriately when it watered down a law that raised the state’s minimum wage.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’d like the first bills she signs this year to be changes in tax policies.
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Harmful algal blooms may leave lakes with a bright green or oily surface... it’s caused by an overgrowth of toxic cyanobacteria. Climate change is projected to increase blooms and expand their presence across Michigan.
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Effort part of state mandate of being lead-free by 2040.
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The Midland Area Community Foundation has awarded a grant to create affordable housing for people recovering from addiction. The funding would create 50 housing units, and help people overcome opioid addiction while working directly with Midland County courts and MiHOPE programs.
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The ACCOA board hasn't been able to move forward with its plans to build a new senior center and housing development in the Village of Lincoln. The grant funding must be used within the next two years.
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A bill sent to the Michigan Senate Wednesday, January 25, would phase out taxes on public pension benefits and provide certain deductions for private retirees.The plan gives pensioners the choice to opt into a tax structure that existed before the system changed in 2011.
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Michigan environmental groups are urging the federal Environmental Protection Agency to set substantially higher new clean vehicle standards. The EPA is expected to set new standards for cars and light trucks in March.
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A Grand Rapids man trafficking weapons will spend time in federal prison.
