Janelle D. James

Michigan regulators probe whether utility overcharged customers through estimates from related to a meter switch to 4G technology.

Larry Nassar, former sports doctor for Michigan State University and the USA Gymnastics, was stabbed in a federal prison during an altercation Sunday night.

A sample of mosquitoes in Bay County were infected with Eastern equine encephalitis virus, a dangerous virus that can be transmitted to people and animals. Officials warn residents to take precautions when outdoors.

The Monday gathering that killed a Holland woman and injured nine others has authorities investigating what kind of device was at fault. It was one of two mishaps in western Michigan as lawmakers weight tighter restrictions on firework displays.

The state is under an air quality alert, according to the National Weather Service. An air quality advisory has been extended through Saturday.

Just in time for travel on the long weekend, a new law goes into effect that prohibits driving while using a smartphone to talk, text, watch videos or scroll social media.

The energy giant’s chair told lawmakers about a plan to improve the power grid and prevent outages. They gave him an earful.

Gas prices have decreased dramatically, and roads and campgrounds are expected to be congested starting later this week.

The state House passed legislation to allow automated ticket systems in work areas. Last year, 16 died in work zone crashes.

Fire danger has much of Michigan at high or very high risk of wildfires. Burn bans are in effect in many cities which may impact the use of fireworks for Fourth of July weekend.

Temperatures have crested 70 degrees in the Saginaw Bay and nearing that threshold in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. By August, temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal.

Traffic fatalities rose 15 percent in Michigan since before the pandemic, mirroring a national increase that transportation officials blame on alcohol, speeding and distracted driving.

The Michigan Supreme Court will soon decide whether to increase the minimum wage for hourly and tipped workers. Restaurants say that hurt will servers and lead to layoffs. Proponents say servers deserve better pay.

The death of an Olympian elevates awareness of a longtime crisis in maternal mortality. Michigan is making it easier for Medicaid recipients to receive doulas who advocate for mothers, who are disproportionately given cesarians.

A dry spring has kept mosquito populations down in Michigan, but experts warn that doesn’t mean they won’t be fierce come summer.

Michigan has been in a dry spell for weeks now, and while more rain is needed, the threat of fire has eased.

The first of two planned “three free” weekends this weekend allows free fishing, state park entry and ORV riding in Michigan.

East Lansing, Lansing and Battle Creek add burn bans, while burning debris is prohibited in northern Michigan and the U.P. Some relief may be in sight, as rain is forecast to start Sunday.

Smoke from Canadian fires has made the air quality poor in the Midwest and East Coast. The National Weather Service issued an advisory from Monroe to Midland, with one ranking indicating Detroit on Wednesday had some of worst air pollution in the world.

Multiple Michigan wildfires have already incinerated thousands of acres of land. Here’s what you should do to avoid burning more.