WEATHER ALERT
‘We are definitely in its path’ -- Native Michiganders weathering Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘We are definitely in its path’ -- Native Michiganders weathering Hurricane MiltonEveryone we spoke to is taking the storm seriously and setting themselves up based on the recommendations of local officials.
Michigan National Guard to support community affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
Read full article: Michigan National Guard to support community affected by Hurricane Helene in South CarolinaA battalion from the Michigan National Guard based in Montague will be heading to South Carolina to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
‘Unlocking insights’: What personality quizzes can reveal about you
Read full article: ‘Unlocking insights’: What personality quizzes can reveal about youAt some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked if we’re introverts or extroverts, followers or leaders, and, of course, as Michiganders, if we love nature or prefer the city.
Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud scheme
Read full article: Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud schemeA doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.
Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud scheme
Read full article: Oakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud schemeA doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.
Michigan’s annual statewide tornado drill set for March 20: What to know
Read full article: Michigan’s annual statewide tornado drill set for March 20: What to knowWith severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.
Detroit Pistons ‘Second Chance Summit’ helps 168 individuals begin expungement process
Read full article: Detroit Pistons ‘Second Chance Summit’ helps 168 individuals begin expungement processNearly 170 people stepped toward a new future by starting their expungement process at the Second Chance Summit.
Railbike tours in Northern Michigan to have enhancements in 2nd year
Read full article: Railbike tours in Northern Michigan to have enhancements in 2nd yearRailbikes are pedal-power carts that are ridden on railroad tracks and have the same style as recumbent bikes in the way people sit on them and pedal.
Paczki Day: The history behind the Fat Tuesday tradition in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Paczki Day: The history behind the Fat Tuesday tradition in Metro DetroitEach year on the day before Ash Wednesday, Christians across the nation (and the world) celebrate what's called Fat Tuesday. But here in the richly diverse Metro Detroit area, we know this day as Paczki Day.
Michigan tax credit checks: When 700K residents will get payments, how much
Read full article: Michigan tax credit checks: When 700K residents will get payments, how muchMore than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.
More than 700K Michigan households to get tax credit checks in 2024: What to know
Read full article: More than 700K Michigan households to get tax credit checks in 2024: What to knowMore than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check next year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law earlier this year.
Medicare selection for snowbirds: A Michigan expert has some important tips
Read full article: Medicare selection for snowbirds: A Michigan expert has some important tipsIf you’re one of the lucky ones who can lovingly identify as a snowbird, you get to fly away during the harsh Michigan winter months and, instead, enjoy a warmer climate.
Northern Lights won’t be visible in Michigan this week despite hype: Here’s why
Read full article: Northern Lights won’t be visible in Michigan this week despite hype: Here’s whyDespite previous reports that Michiganders could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week, the latest forecast says otherwise.
Can drivers use cellphones at red lights under Michigan’s new hands-free driving law?
Read full article: Can drivers use cellphones at red lights under Michigan’s new hands-free driving law?A new law went into effect Friday, making it illegal for Michiganders to use cellphones while driving in almost any capacity.
Michiganders urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as insects test positive for virus
Read full article: Michiganders urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as insects test positive for virusMichiganders are being urged to take precautions against mosquitos bites as the recently collected mosquitos in Saginaw County have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories (MDHHS BOL).
864K Michiganders wait for Supreme Court’s ruling on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Read full article: 864K Michiganders wait for Supreme Court’s ruling on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness planAccording to White House data, 864,000 Michiganders have applied or are deemed automatically eligible for one-time student loan relief. That relief hangs in the balance.
Put down your phone: How driving and using your cell phone could soon be illegal in Michigan
Read full article: Put down your phone: How driving and using your cell phone could soon be illegal in MichiganMichigan is one step closer for a law to be in place that’ll make it illegal to hold and use a cell phone while driving.
Michiganders on Medicaid must reapply for continued coverage -- what you need to know
Read full article: Michiganders on Medicaid must reapply for continued coverage -- what you need to knowThe clock is ticking on your medical insurance, and millions are affected around the country and here in Michigan.
400K citizens celebrate as automatic criminal expungement begins in Michigan
Read full article: 400K citizens celebrate as automatic criminal expungement begins in MichiganTuesday is a day for the celebration of 400,000 Michiganders. That's the number of people with past misdemeanor convictions that will see their criminal convictions automatically expunged.
Michigan program to allow riders to pay for public transit without taking out smartphones
Read full article: Michigan program to allow riders to pay for public transit without taking out smartphonesA pilot program is coming to Michigan so those using public transportation can use smartphones to pay for rides without needing to take devices out of pockets.
MIPics: Hey, Michigan! Share your photos of the latest Northern Lights display
Read full article: MIPics: Hey, Michigan! Share your photos of the latest Northern Lights displayFrom as south as Bay City to as north as Marquette, many across the state had a chance to see one of the world's natural wonders.
Michigan’s annual statewide tornado drill to be held today: What to know
Read full article: Michigan’s annual statewide tornado drill to be held today: What to knowWith severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.
Michigan statewide tornado drill to be held March 22 to test severe weather readiness plans
Read full article: Michigan statewide tornado drill to be held March 22 to test severe weather readiness plansWith severe weather season right around the corner, the annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan.
DTE Energy says 95% of 220,000 customers who lost power will have it restored by end of Monday
Read full article: DTE Energy says 95% of 220,000 customers who lost power will have it restored by end of MondayDTE Energy says 95% of the 220,000 people who lost power during Friday’s winter storm will have it restored by the end of the day Monday.
Expert explains how to stop mass outages when severe weather hits in Michigan
Read full article: Expert explains how to stop mass outages when severe weather hits in MichiganWith hundreds of thousands of Michiganders without lights or heat heading into the weekend, many are asking why this keeps happening when weather strikes and how we can stop it. Local 4 spoke to an expert who thinks about those answers every day.
New Michigan plan would cut retirement tax, offer inflation relief to taxpayers
Read full article: New Michigan plan would cut retirement tax, offer inflation relief to taxpayersMichigan’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders are proposing a plan to cut retirement tax and provide relief to Michiganders amid high inflation.
Watch: Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State speech addressing her 2nd term
Read full article: Watch: Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State speech addressing her 2nd termGov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her speech on Jan. 25, laying out her agenda for the next four years she’s in office during her second term.
Governor Whitmer to call for pre-K for all 4-year-olds in Michigan during State of the State address
Read full article: Governor Whitmer to call for pre-K for all 4-year-olds in Michigan during State of the State addressIn Wednesday’s State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will roll out a plan ensuring every 4-year-old in Michigan is guaranteed a preschool education.
Gov. Whitmer signs directive telling Michigan agencies, departments to support reproductive freedoms
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer signs directive telling Michigan agencies, departments to support reproductive freedomsMichigan’s governor has signed an executive directive instructing state agencies to support reproductive freedoms for all people.
Michigan commission approves $30.5M rate increase for DTE Electric: What it means for your bill
Read full article: Michigan commission approves $30.5M rate increase for DTE Electric: What it means for your billA $30.5 million rate increase was approved for DTE Electric on Friday, a hike set to take effect on Nov. 25.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants your help naming the turkey she will pardon this year
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants your help naming the turkey she will pardon this yearMichiganders are encouraged to submit names for the first turkey Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will pardon since taking office.
New protocols allow Michigan first responders to carry emergency contraception, STI treatments
Read full article: New protocols allow Michigan first responders to carry emergency contraception, STI treatmentsMichigan emergency responders will now have the opportunity to carry emergency contraception and HIV/STI treatments as a part of new protocols when handling sexual assault situations.
Michigan Lottery: 2 $1M Powerball winning tickets sold in New Buffalo, Redford
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: 2 $1M Powerball winning tickets sold in New Buffalo, RedfordAlthough no one matched Saturday night’s six-number Powerball jackpot, two lucky Michiganders could be $1 million richer after matching the winning numbers on the five white balls.
Here’s what people across the states call the night before Halloween
Read full article: Here’s what people across the states call the night before HalloweenIt has come to my attention that not everyone calls the night before Halloween “Devil’s Night” after a TikTok went viral explaining that we Michiganders might actually be in the minority.
Powerball ticket sales close for tonight’s drawing, here’s how many Michiganders bought
Read full article: Powerball ticket sales close for tonight’s drawing, here’s how many Michiganders boughtPowerball ticket sales have ended in Michigan for Saturday night’s drawing that could make one lucky winner $825 million richer.
Attorney general partners with Michigan Humane to investigate, prosecute large-scale animal abuse cases
Read full article: Attorney general partners with Michigan Humane to investigate, prosecute large-scale animal abuse casesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is partnering with Michigan Humane to investigate and prosecute cases of animal abuse.
‘The law needs to be changed.’ Ann Arbor superintendent, Gov. Whitmer address Count Day falling on Yom Kippur
Read full article: ‘The law needs to be changed.’ Ann Arbor superintendent, Gov. Whitmer address Count Day falling on Yom KippurMichigan Count Day falls on Yom Kippur this year, Judaism's holiest day.
Michigan residents who receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness through 2025 will not pay income tax
Read full article: Michigan residents who receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness through 2025 will not pay income taxStudent loan relief will not be treated as taxable income in Michigan through 2025.
Michigan Supreme Court puts abortion proposal on November ballot
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court puts abortion proposal on November ballotThe battle over abortion rights in Michigan will be decided by voters this November.That decision came down Thursday from the Michigan Supreme Court in a 5-2 vote.
A taste of the UP for Michigan ‘trolls’: Where to find pasties in the Lower Peninsula
Read full article: A taste of the UP for Michigan ‘trolls’: Where to find pasties in the Lower PeninsulaPasties are beloved by Michiganders, so what better way to celebrate Upper Peninsula Day on Tuesday than with the savory treat?
🔒 Insider Debates results: Do Michigan residents prefer ‘Michiganders’ or ‘Michiganians?’
Read full article: 🔒 Insider Debates results: Do Michigan residents prefer ‘Michiganders’ or ‘Michiganians?’We asked our WDIV Insiders to settle a debate and choose between two of the most common nicknames for the people of Michigan: “Michiganders” and “Michiganians.”