Political

Whitmer continues her Michigan Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning two turkeys, Faygo and Vernors, celebrating local pride, holiday fun, and the state’s growing list of themed birds.

As the nation’s longest government shutdown drags on, Michigan SNAP recipients face a 50% cut to food benefits, impacting thousands of families across the state.

YouTuber Caleb Hammer audits Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget in a fiery Financial Audit episode tackling debt, spending, and SNAP benefits.

GR’s Fulton Street Market is adding a dry goods pantry and lifting Double Up Food Bucks limits to help families facing SNAP cuts.

The Lantern Coffee Bar in Grand Rapids is hosting a food and essentials drive to support Feeding America West Michigan as SNAP benefits end for thousands.

With SNAP cuts hitting Michiganders, local food pantries in Grand Rapids are helping families put meals on the table.

A billing mix-up in Georgetown Township led to early rate hikes. Now, residents will get water bill credits later this month as officials correct the mistake.

This year’s ArtPrize-winning piece, a 400-pound woven glass tapestry, is trapped inside the closed Gerald R. Ford Museum due to the government shutdown.

Ann Arbor’s new scooter rule adds a late-night safety test, and Grand Rapids might want to take notes on how it keeps riders — and sidewalks — safer.

The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s new marijuana tax, claiming lawmakers illegally amended the 2018 legalization law.

Wyandotte Police debut the Grappler, a bumper-mounted net device that stops fleeing cars safely and ends dangerous Michigan police pursuits instantly.

Michigan’s sidewalk chalk debate heats up: Find out if drawing political messages in public is protected free speech or crossing the legal line.