State News

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed bills on Monday that will help boost the state's booming craft beer industry and another that will help ensure residents will continue to have access to high-quality home phone service. The nine-bill package for craft beers will double the amount of beer microbrewers may produce from 30,000 barrels per year to 60,000...

State regulators say that Consumers Energy and DTE Energy had emergency procedures in place and responded effectively in attempts to restore power after a December ice storm. ABC 12 says that the Public Service Commission staff made the conclusion in a report released this month...

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Paving the Way annual 2014 statewide highway construction maps are now available. Michigan drivers can also get more specific maps for construction on major state routes such as the Detroit and Grand Rapids areas...

State motorists will find the average gas price has dropped seven-tenths of a cent this week according to AAA Michigan. The current statewide average is slightly over $3.72 per gallon, about ten cents less than a year ago. Gas prices in and around the Flint area are among the highest in the state however with averages just under $3...

The decision was announced shortly after 5pm today, declaring Michigan's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.

As part of National Flood Safety Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging residents to prepare for possible flooding. Captain Chris A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, says "now is the time to think about flooding preparedness and safety...

Michigan motorists will find the average price of gas has risen almost five cents in the past week according to AAA Michigan. The current statewide average is just under $3.73 per gallon, just four cents than last year at this time. Gas prices in and around the Flint area are also up almost five cents from last week with prices hovering around $3...

The Michigan State Police have announced they, along with law enforcement from 144 agencies in 26 counties, will boost their drunk driving patrols.The crackdown, which will run through April 7, includes St. Patrick's Day, the NCAA basketball tournaments and spring break...

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley signed a $330 million supplemental budget on Friday that will help fix winter road damage, fund vital mental health services and support the Office for New Americans. In a statement Calley said "while Michigan is still in need of a comprehensive road funding and maintenance program, the money provided in the supplemental will definitely benefit local

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says record snow and cold may be departing, but they are leaving behind one of Michigan's worst pothole seasons ever. MDOT is suggesting some ways that motorists can avoid hitting potholes and minimize the damage if they do...