Kyle Whittingham has made his first major move as Michigan’s coach, firing embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck.

Affordability concerns were top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, as tariffs and the war in Iran drove up prices, including food costs. Now, Americans are expecting relief from Washington.

Consumers Energy has received a second extension of the deadline for Michigan regulators to issue a final decision on its proposed hydroelectric dam sale to an out-of-state private equity firm.

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud says the city saw record-breaking midterm voter turnout during the recent midterm elections. He says it was in an effort to elect Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim U.S. Senator despite the heavy anti-Arab and anti-Muslim rhetoric surrounding his campaign.

The in-state rivalry between Michigan's two biggest schools started before football was a sport.

Gongwer's Zach Gorchow joins Morning Edition to discuss swing districts, strategy in a lame-duck session, and when an election victory is actually a mandate.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Mich., about why his city turned out in record numbers to elect Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate.

Michigan's flu season got an early start this year, and health experts say nearly everyone should get a flu shot as soon as possible so their immune systems have time to gear up for possible exposure.

The midterm election coverage was inundated with talk of not just waves but potential tsunamis, none of which, of course, involved an inundation of water.

With Democrats controlling the state Senate, House, and the governor’s office, Michigan has a political trifecta. We discuss what that could mean for the state over the next couple of years. We also explore why a recently voter-approved ballot measure to keep corporate money out of political campaigns is facing a legal battle.And, ahead of Saturday’s Michigan State vs. Michigan game, we explore the history behind the rivalry.

University of Michigan economist Betsey Stevenson explains what Democrats' election victories could mean for inflation, AI, data centers, and Michigan's economy.

An evolving Michigan women's basketball team under coach Kim Barnes Arico shows defiance in a win over one of the nation’s best.

There were historic firsts and a blue wave all over the country. Here's what happened in Michigan and what it means for the next two years.

Pre-election polling suggests Michigan Arab and Muslim voters overwhelmingly backed Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. A researcher explains why and details political splits.

Michigan and Michigan State will play their annual rivalry football game on Saturday. Michigan Public's John U. Bacon discusses that, plus the Detroit Lions' next matchup.

Rising healthcare costs and midterm gains give Medicare for All new momentum, though progressive Democrats face resistance to single-payer reform.

Kim Barnes Arico has steadily built the Michigan women’s basketball program into a power. And now in her 15th season, the Wolverines have a signature win.