The reason for the change: money. One of the emergency managers said the move would save Flint $5 million over two years while a pipeline was built to bring water from Lake Huron to Flint and the rest of Genesee County. Immediately, residents of the majority-Black city of 100,000 people...

Two newly-elected House Democrats will be seated in coming weeks, restoring the party’s slim legislative majority. Leaders say main priority is getting state budget done before lawmakers shift focus to fall campaigns. Economic development, ethics reforms among other policies Legislature could pursue. Democrats are regaining their full majority in...

Trout season for Michiganders begins Saturday, but anglers should be cautious not to transport harmful algae and other invasive species. Didymo, a type of algae, and New Zealand mudsnails can disturb the food supply and overall habitat of trout. Anglers should take extra steps between fishing trips to clean and...

Tawas Point Lighthouse in Iosco County will reopen in early May after a year of construction. The historic lighthouse has been around for nearly 150 years. Visitors can tour the lighthouse for free during the opening ceremony on May 2. After a year of reconstruction, Tawas Point Lighthouse in Iosco...

Experts joined more than 30 participants to discuss the 2024 changes to the FAFSA form and their impact on the post-secondary application process. Panelists discussed how students and families can receive help with their FAFSA, why the FAFSA process has been fraught and the importance of FAFSA completion for individuals and communities.

LANSING — Michigan's 13 congressional seats are each up for grabs this fall, and control the U.S. House may be at stake. Those Flint- and Lansing-area swing seats are currently held by Democrats who aren't seeking re-election to their posts: Dan Kildee, who is stepping down, and Elissa Slotkin, who is running for the U.S. Senate instead.

LANSING — U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar’s toughest battle in his quest for re-election will likely come in the August primary, where a handful of fellow Democrats are seeking to unseat the first-term lawmaker. Challengers include former state Sen. Adam Hollier, who finished second to Thanedar in the 2022...

LANSING — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing Democratic and Republican challengers as she seeks to win re-election in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. The district, which is anchored by Dearborn and part of Detroit, heavily favors Democrats. It also includes other portions of Wayne and Oakland counties, including the cities of Southfield, Inkster, Garden City and Livonia.

LANSING — Democratic U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is facing a primary challenger in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, where two Republicans are also running for the chance to compete in the general election. The 11th Congressional District includes a wide swath of Oakland County, including the cities of Pontiac,...

LANSING — Multiple Democrats are running for Congress in Michigan’s 10th District, but only one will get the chance to take on incumbent Republican Rep. John James come November. James first won election to the U.S. House in 2022 by less than one percentage point in what was...

LANSING — Republican U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain appears to be a heavy favorite for re-election in Michigan’s 9th Congressional District but will face a general election challenge from Democrat Clinton St. Mosley. The district is mostly located in Michigan’s Thumb area and includes all of Huron, Salinac and...

LANSING – U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s pending retirement is set to make Michigan’s 8th Congressional district race one of the most competitive in the state — and a race that draws national attention. The six-term Democrat won re-election by more than 10 percentage points in 2022,...

Former President Donald Trump is an ‘unindicted co-conspirator’ in the case against Michigan’s so-called fake electors (Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com) Former President Donald Trump, others named as ‘unindicted co-conspirators’ in Michigan false electors case. Investigator testimony concluded preliminary exams for first group of Republicans accused...

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s decision to run for Senate created an open congressional seat that is garnering national attention. Former state Sens. Tom Barrett and Curtis Hertel Jr. are competing in the 7th Congressional District. The mid-Michigan swing district includes the cities Lansing, East Lansing, St. Johns, Owosso and...

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor is a strong favorite to win re-election in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District. One Republican challenger, Heather Smiley, filed to run against Dingell. The district is solidly Democratic, with local voters backing Joe Biden over Donald Trump by a wide margin in 2020.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg is running unopposed in Michigan’s 5th Congressional District primary. Libbi Urban is the only Democratic candidate running for the seat. The conservative district stretches across Michigan’s southern border and north to Jackson. Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg has a Democratic challenger as he seeks...

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga faces Republican primary challenger Brendan Muir in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District. Democratic attorney Jessica Swartz is running to try and flip the seat. The district favors Republicans and covers all or parts of Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Ottawa counties. The Michigan 4th...

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten faces a Democratic primary challenger in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. Attorney Paul Hudson, financial advisor Michael Markey among Republicans competing to try and flip the seat. The district, which includes Grand Rapids, is considered one of the more competitive in Michigan. First-term Democratic U.S. Rep....

U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar won’t face a primary challenger as he runs for re-election in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. Democratic Michael Lynch seeks to challenge Moolenaar in the general election. District includes all or part of 20 Michigan counties in central Michigan and along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman faces two Republican primary challengers in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. Two Democratic candidates also competing in the conservative district. District includes all or part of 36 counties in Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula. In Michigan’s northernmost congressional district, U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman aims...