Michigan House passes Rep. Thompson's plan supporting small modular nuclear reactor development

Jamie Thompson, Michigan State Representative for the 28th District | Official facebookJamie Thompson, Michigan State Representative for the 28th District | Official facebook State Representative Jamie Thompson has announced the House’s approval...

Michigan Governor race: Finance reports show leading candidates in funding

Former Attorney General Mike Cox is the top Republican fundraiser. While we’re more than a year away from the 2026 election, the winner in the fundraising race might be Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, because he doesn’t have to spend any of his...

Michigan Chronicle Hosts Jack & Jill of America Students for Reporting Workshop 

Earlier this month, the Michigan Chronicle’s executive editor, Jeremy Allen, and senior reporter, Ebony JJ Curry, welcomed a group of 20 fifth- and sixth-grade students from the Jack & Jill of America Detroit Chapter to the newspaper’s downtown...

Michigan food aid uncertainty: How to get help and where to donate

Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today! Families throughout mid-Michigan are preparing for the possibility that food stamp benefits won’t come in November. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has said...

Detroit City FC stadium moves closer to reality with $2 million community benefits deal

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit City Football Club's dream of a new stadium in Corktown took a major step forward after the organization reached a $2 million community benefits agreement with residents. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit City FC...

Which Jaguars could be moved ahead of the trade deadline? 

The Jacksonville Jaguars are unlikely sellers at the 2025 NFL trade deadline, but that doesn't mean players are completely off limits. At 4-3, the Jaguars are squarely in the thick of the playoff hunt and could opt to upgrade the team by trading...

'What about the people that need to eat?’: Store owner fears ripple effect of SNAP pause

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — There are just a few hours left before Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits disappear for more than a million families in Michigan. While News Channel 3 has shared how the pause will affect families who rely...

Michigan lawmakers advance push to oust LGBTQ content in health education guidelines

LANSING, MI – Michigan House lawmakers clashed in committee Tuesday over proposed updates to the state’s health education guidelines, advancing a request to school leaders to oust the standards over details related to sexuality and gender identity...

HCL’s Ajai Chowdhry On How India Can Build A Product-Led Innovation Ecosystem

SUMMARY Galgotias University hosted HCL cofounder Ajai Chowdhry to discuss his book ‘Just Aspire’ and encourage students to embrace innovation-driven entrepreneurship Chowdhry said semiconductors and product innovation are India’s next frontiers,...

Michigan's Smallest City Is Only Home to 288 Residents

Living in Michigan means if you aren't from Grand Rapids or Detroit than you think your hometown is a small city. For a large majority of people in Michigan, this is true as there are dozens of small towns throughout the state. There are some...

Research group says Michigan's new road funding plan has some issues, but "certainly can't hurt"

Governor Gretchen Whitmer promised to “fix the damn roads” with a new Michigan road funding plan. The plan, which took form as part of this year's state budget deal, includes about $2 billion a year for roadwork in Michigan. In a press release,...

Northern Michigan braces for impact of SNAP pause

Food assistance benefits for more than 1 million people in Michigan are set to be cut off after Nov. 1 as the federal government shutdown drags on. According to the Detroit Free Press, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) had...

Michigan high school football rankings: Top 20 for Oct. 28, 2025

The Michigan high school football playoffs are here, and that means we’ve got our final Power Poll top 20 of the season. WDIV teamed up with STATE CHAMPS! Sports Network to bring you a ranking of the top teams across the state. Every Tuesday at 3...

Michigan launches $500,000 grant program for small business worker safety

Jim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of CommerceJim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of Commerce Small businesses in Michigan with 250 or fewer employees can now...

Michigan gubernatorial fundraising reports show Benson and Cox leading their fields

Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website With just over a year...

Michigan general store tucked into a national forest has a surprisingly big bourbon collection

CADILLAC, MI -- Meauwataka General Store is a blink-and-you-miss-it type spot when you’re cruising Up North. On a map, it looks like you fell into the midst of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. It’s got a humble storefront that hasn’t changed...

Michigan launches new MIOSHA grants for small business worker safety improvements

Jim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of CommerceJim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of Commerce Small businesses in Michigan with 250 or fewer employees are now...

Rennhack Market Double Up Food Bucks

According to Joanne Rennhack of Rennhack Orchards Market, due to the projected loss of SNAP benefits in November, Double Up Food Bucks is making some supportive changes effective immediately. Now there will be no cap on how many Double Up Food...

Education Dept. Finalizes PSLF Rule Limiting Who Gets Forgiveness

Employees at any company the Trump administration deems as having “a substantial illegal purpose” will no longer qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under a new set of regulations finalized Thursday by the Department of Education. The...

Michigan among 25 states suing to continue federal SNAP benefits

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan is among 25 states suing the USDA and Secretary Brooke Rollins for suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the federal government shutdown. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced...