Bay City

Residents packed city hall Monday night to speak out for and against resolutions that would have stopped local law enforcement from working with ICE to enforce federal immigration laws.

The cameras are capable of recording important details on the back of a car, such as the license plate and the make and model of a vehicle. Law enforcement officers say they're useful for investigations. Critics say they put privacy at risk.

Last December, in an unprecedented move, the GOP-led state House clawed back $645 million in allocated spending.

The group ProgressiveMI has spent thousands of dollars on ads for Pamela Pugh. Democratic leaders say ProgressiveMI is tied to a conservative ad firm, seeking to sway the race.

While Bay City hasn't had any proposals for data centers yet, the city commission wants to make sure they're prepared in the event a company send them a proposal.

Bay City's Lafayette Bridge is one of the projects that's been earmarked for funding review by the Michigan House Appropriations Committee.

The early numbers provide insight into the state of primary races in the Saginaw Bay region at around the halfway mark in the lead up to election night on Feb. 3.

WCMU is closely covering the upcoming state Senate special election in the Saginaw Bay region. The outcome of the election could have major impact on state legislation in 2026.

Studio 23 in Bay City is presenting the biennial exhibition 50 Artists of the Great Lakes Bay Region. The works of the artists will be on display through Nov. 29 at the Studio 23 gallery.

The Midland Republican will instead seek reelection in the state House in 2026.