Virtual showcase celebrates youth excellence: 116 Michigan youth from 42 counties submitted over 390 projects—from livestock showmanship to STEM demos—for feedback, awards and $1,000 scholarships in the 2025 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase — check out who earned top honors.
Michigan roads drain driver wallets: One in five roads and one in 10 bridges are in poor condition, saddling drivers with an average of $2,921 in added annual costs and more than $17 billion statewide as Lansing lawmakers debate a new $3 billion repair package — find out what’s at stake.
Why Michigan lacks housing: Home prices have pushed the average buyer age to 40, and though 75,000 new units are online and an $800 million plan is on the table, affordability remains scarce — find out how Michigan aims to close the gap.
Nuclear plant revival in Michigan: Palisades has become the first US reactor to move from decommissioning back to operations after NRC approval, and now Holtec is finalizing repairs for its 800-megawatt restart — find out what’s next.
Gut feeling hits jackpot: A 48-year-old Wayne County woman followed her instincts while playing the Michigan Jackpot instant game and landed a $403,069 prize — find out how her hunch paid off.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- Access UIA resources online Labor Day weekend
- Benzie County horse tests positive for EEE
- Easier certification could help Michigan's teacher shortage
- Michigan eyes crackdown on deceptive ticket sellers
- Avflight, Beta install chargers at Michigan airports
- Mobile pantries prepare distribution in Menominee, Luce
