State News

As more severe weather and storms are expected to hit the area over the next several days, Consumers Energy wants residents to be better prepared. Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy vice president of energy delivery, says "Michigan's spring storm season is arriving with a fury that could include severe thunderstorms and wind gusts as high as 50-60 mile per hour over the next several days... Rea

A teacher in Detroit is getting an education in how not to intervene. A teacher in the city's Pershing High School has been fired after she broke up a fight between two students with a broom.

Motorists across the state will find average gas prices down this week according to AAA Michigan. The current statewide is just under $3.68 per gallon which is 11 cents lower than last week. Gas prices in and around the Flint area are less than the statewide average with prices hovering around $3...

The Michigan State Police announced that they collected nearly 600 pounds of prescription drugs during last weekend's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The Michigan State Police partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency and other local law enforcement agencies to help provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for citizens to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs... Read

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has been denied his request by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to have the full court hear his appeal in the state's landmark gay marriage case. According to the Detroit Free Press, Schuette had petitioned for an "en banc" hearing - which means full bench - instead of the standard three judge panel...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-2 decision upheld the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative or as its more commonly known as the ban on Affirmative Action. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette praised the court's decision calling it "monumental" and saying the "ruling is a victory for Michigan citizens and a victory for the rule of law...

As the northern half of Michigan's lower peninsula experiences flooding due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division are reminding citizens to drive safely and adhere to all road closures due to flooded roads...

The Michigan State Police have announced they will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other local law enforcement agencies for National Drug Take-Back Day. The nationwide effort provides venues for citizens to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs...

On Monday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced a statewide plan designed to increase residential recycling across the state. He also announced appointments to a nine-member Recycling Council to guide the plan's implementation. Snyder had previously called on the Department of Environmental Quality to assemble a group and develop a plan...

State motorists will find average gas prices up six cents this week according to AAA Michigan. The current statewide average is just over $3.71 per gallon. Gas prices in and around the Flint area are averaging slightly less than that however, with averages around $3...