State News

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is warning residents about scam artists and criminals that are targeting consumers' personal electronic devices through malicious software. Schuette issued the alert through his Consumer Protection Division and is offering helpful tips to protect phones, tablets, computers and other mobile technology...

The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division are encouraging Michiganders to prepare for emergencies that may happen while on vacation. Capt. Chris Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, says "summer is the time of year when families and individuals typically take extended vacations and road trips...

State motorists will find the average gas prices up for the third week in a row according to AAA Michigan. The current statewide average is just over $3.94 per gallon, about three cents higher than last week. Gas prices in and around Flint were slightly higher as of Sunday with averages of $3...

Residents across the state are encouraged to get out and take advantage of Michigan Free Fishing Weekend. Michigan Free Fishing Weekend allows residents and out-of-state visitors to enjoy Michigan fishing at no cost. All fishing license fees will be waived for Saturday and Sunday allowing people to fish Michigan rivers, streams and the inland and Great lakes...

In a special message to the legislature on aging, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said the state must better plan to serve the growing population of older adults. The governor presented his special message during a visit to the Older Persons' Commission in Rochester...

State motorists will find the average price of gas has risen for a second week in a row. AAA Michigan reports the statewide average is slightly over $3.91 per gallon, up seven cents from last week. As of Sunday, gas prices in and around Flint were averaging $3...

The City of Flint, Genesee County and areas from 12 other counties across southeastern Michigan have been designated to receive federal funding aimed at revitalizing manufacturing through the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Program (IMCP)...

Governor Rick Snyder signed bi-partisan legislation on Tuesday night that will raise Michigan's minimum wage to $9.25 an hour by 2018. When signing the legislation, Snyder said the minimum wage raise will help hard-working residents without hindering the state's improving economy...

New legislation being proposed would require casinos to withhold winnings for overdue child support. According to WNEM, state legislators are considering a bill that would require casinos to check and see of big winners owe child support...

Motorists around the state will find average gas prices up this week according to a new report from AAA Michigan. The current statewide average is just under $3.83 per gallon, almost nine cents higher than last week. Gas prices in and around Flint are right in line with the statewide average at $3...