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Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects that have found their way into southern Michigan. Early detection methods have gotten creative.
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A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Jody White, and tips to mitigate the invasive spotted lanternfly population—with the help of a furry friend. -
Need something to do this weekend? Looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from October 9-11. -
Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Jody White was nominated by the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan. -
Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach. -
Trade policy and the war with Iran are issues where the two candidates have been in conflict in recent days. -
Leaders from the Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Fraternal Order of Police flanked Republican Congressman Tom Barrett, who took aim at old tweets by his Democratic opponent. -
A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Thomas W. Howe, another installation of our series What The Vote?, and a preview of this year's Detroit Story Fest.
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Thomas W. Howe was nominated by the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan. -
Teachers in the Eaton County community have been working under an expired contract since July. In September, administrators requested to begin mediation proceedings in an attempt to resolve negotiations that have stretched since the beginning of this year. -
Hundreds of people could lose their share of the $600 million plus settlement Thursday, if they don’t complete their paperwork. -
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan hosts event to collect and spread native grassland species across more than seven acres. -
Now through November, Michigan Public is speaking to the state's youngest voters, for insight into the issues driving them to the polls, as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we heard from Cody Bannick, a junior at Wayne State University who is grappling with how the affordability crisis is impacting his rural home town of Bad Axe.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is. -
Jocelyn Benson frequently tried to tie John James to Donald Trump and unpopular administration policies. James routinely emphasized his willingness to break with the president. -
As President Trump promotes claims of vote-rigging ahead of the midterms, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state's prepared for everything from power outages to troops at the polls. -
U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI 7) and Democratic nominee William Lawrence took aim at one another's records during the first debate in the close race for a critical U.S. House seat -
Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh is running for reelection and was nominated by the Democratic Party.
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Gift card fraud happens when someone takes a card, steals the redemption information, and puts it back on the shelf. Fraudsters can steal the balance of the card before the purchaser can use it. -
Former president Barack Obama is scheduled to appear at a rally in Detroit on October 24 with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, and other Democrats. -
Beginning in 1966, Butter taught at the University of Michigan, focusing on health care, midwifery, and women's health. She became Professor Emeritus of Public Health in 1996. -
As of Monday, October 5, more than 120,000 Michiganders have already voted. That's roughly 1.7% of active registered voters in Michigan. -
The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a Michigan woman challenging a school district’s ban on shirts with the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.” This phrase is a coded reference to profanity aimed at then-President Joe Biden. -
With less than a month to go before Election Day, Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer explores just how secure elections are. -
Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Current Supreme Court Justice Noah Hood is running for re-election. He was nominated by the Democratic Party. -
The Dexter Cider Mill is celebrating 140 years of operation, making them the state of Michigan's longest continually operating mill. -
When generative artificial intelligence began showing up in schools a few years ago, much of the conversation focused on a familiar problem: cheating. -
Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future. They have concerns about their job prospects, homeownership and impending adulthood.
