Brianna Edgar

Under Michigan's Clean Energy and Jobs Act the Upper Peninsula would be forced to shut down their natural gas-based RICE generators early, causing fees and potential job loss, lawmakers say. The bills would let the U.P. keep the generators until their expiration in 2050.

Local officials hope the project will go on to improve healthcare access in rural areas by moving the drone's travel radius to 20 miles and allow quicker transports of medical supplies and lab records.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has reopened their COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund to help communities while they recover from the historic ice storm.

The policy would require students to use the restroom marked for the gender they were biologically assigned at birth.

A bill proposed by the Michigan Soybean Association & Committee would give tax credits towards biodiesel purchases at the pump to help build a stronger domestic market for soybean farmers as tariffs from the Trump administration threaten exports.

The tartan was first shown at CMU President Neil MacKinnon's investiture ceremony on April 4, 2025. Students, alumni and faculty had the opportunity to vote on the design in January.

Federal funding is approximately 90% of Michigan Humanities' budget, forcing a cessation of programs and grants as funding has been pulled.

A recent executive order signed by President Trump puts the Institute of Museum and Library Services in jeopardy. Library directors from across the state spoke with WCMU to discuss what their libraries do for their community and how Michigan uses federal library funding.

Michigan may not get hurricanes, but we do experience other natural disasters. This guide can help you know the warning signs and prepare accordingly.

The state Senate bill, if signed into law, will designate the bridge as one of Michigan's "key facilities." Any future trespassers would risk a $2,500 fine or up to four years in prison.