Where people in Detroit are looking to buy homes

Where people in Detroit are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for...

St. Joseph Commissioners advance Tax Increment Financing plan for the downtown

St. Joseph City Commissioners have advanced a plan to establish a new Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing district, which will enable the DDA to build up a reserve of funds for improvements in the area. On Monday, commissioners...

Milford Food Bank Receives Grant From KCCF

Staff Report MILFORD - Milford Food Bank announced it has been awarded a $3,500 Community Fund grant from Kosciusko County Community Foundation. This grant will be used to purchase food to fight hunger, directly supporting the Food Bank’s mission...

Businesses fund Whitmer's overseas trips while getting billions in incentives

Lansing — Some of Michigan's largest businesses have quietly helped finance Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's foreign trade missions while reaping billions of dollars in incentives and other financial benefits from her administration. Whitmer,...

Protestors rally against data centers in Michigan

By Heath Kalb October 27, 2025 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The Michigan Public Service Commission held its second public hearing in the state on Monday night regarding how electric utilities will meet the future power demand, with the possibility...

MLB insider predicts Justin Verlander will sign with Detroit Tigers to ensure future plans

Justin Verlander has made it clear that he will not be retiring this season and would like to pitch again for his age-43 season. Verlander's market is unclear, but a reunion with the Detroit Tigers would be an interesting decision. The San...

Rep. Schmaltz supports tax credit proposal aimed at filling job vacancies in Michigan

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz | Michigan House RepublicansState Rep. Kathy Schmaltz | Michigan House Republicans State Representative Kathy Schmaltz has joined a bipartisan initiative to introduce House Bills 5118-5119, which aim to establish a...

Michigan State men’s soccer falls to Kansas City, 2-0, on senior day

EAST LANSING, Mich. ­—Michigan State men’s soccer dropped a 2-0 decision to Kansas City on Sunday at DeMartin Stadium to complete non-conference action. Following the game, the Spartans honored seniors Zac Kelly, Josh Adam, Josh Mason, Michael...

Michigan-Michigan State rivalry brings fans together despite competition

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University was packed with University of Michigan fans ahead of the big rivalry game against the two schools. Michigan and Spartan fans started their game day festivities early, with tailgating, grilling, and...

This Day in Michigan History: Michigan’s first telephone company is formed

ONTONAGON, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in 1879, Michigan’s first independent telephone company was formed. The Ontonagon Telegraph Company was formed in the tiny Upper Peninsula town of Rockland, not long after owner Linus Stannard first built...

Dogs help struggling readers in Mid-Michigan schools

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Dogs are helping kids learn how to read in Mid-Michigan schools through a program that pairs struggling readers with four-legged tutors who never judge a mistake. Lolie Fabela walks the halls of Waverly East Elementary...

Mid-Michigan Matters: The power of plant protein

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - For most, October means Halloween. But it’s also vegetarian awareness month. Speaking on plant-based eating and how you can promote your health is Sarah Smith, a dietitian with the University of Michigan Health Sparrow. She...

Food banks across Michigan hit by federal funding and SNAP cuts during government shutdown

Federal funding cuts are affecting food banks across Michigan as the federal government shutdown continues. This spring, the United States Department of Agriculture made significant cuts to federal food programs, including the Local Food Purchase...

"It's going to be really hard": Mid-Michigan families prepare for possible pause in SNAP next week

CHARLOTTE, Mich. — While families in Charlotte celebrated the city's annual Charloween trick-or-treat event Monday night, the festive atmosphere couldn't completely mask underlying concerns about food security. Funding for the Supplemental...

Meet one of the construction industry’s biggest trade shows

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show. Image: AEM CONEXPO-CON/AGG Australian Mining profiles CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in March 2026. CONEXPO-CON/AGG brings every major...

Meador: Unlocking Michigan’s hidden workforce

Michigan has a hidden workforce — 1.7 million adults with disabilities who are not employed. That number is staggering. It represents untapped talent, creativity and drive that, if harnessed, could help close worker shortages, expand...

Charges against Letitia James 'will not hold up in a court of law': Michigan AG Nessel

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As data center boom hits Michigan, utilities hedge against a bust

The data center boom has arrived in Michigan, as utilities field dozens of inquiries from companies looking for electricity to power massive supercomputers Fearful that ratepayers could be stuck with the bill if planned developments fail to...

How to watch Michigan State vs. Minnesota: TV channel and streaming options for November 1

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) meet a fellow Big Ten foe when they host the Michigan State Spartans (3-5) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Huntington Bank Stadium. How to watch Michigan State Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Michigan...

West Michigan organizations stepping up to help families amid SNAP crisis

Some West Michigan families are anxious as SNAP benefit cuts take effect in a few days. The Salvation Army is striving to meet rising demand with limited resources. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Many families are already anticipating the impact of SNAP...