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I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to see a lot of spiders around my house.

Writers in Michigan are encouraged to submit their short stories to the Write Michigan Short Story Contest for a chance to win a $500 prize.

Myanmar’s military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government 2 1/2 years ago, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took over.

Even Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s detractors (and there remain quite a few in our polarized times) have to admit she managed to accomplish most of the objectives she laid out in her State of the State address back in January.

A nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology” has become a significant presence in statehouses.

There are steps you can take to prepare for power outages during the winter and stay warm and safe.

Michigan politics isn’t a game. Its decisions being made that impact everything we do – from our taxes to reproductive choices.

Fifth grade students across Michigan are encouraged to participate in the 2023 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to deliver her fifth State of the State address later this month.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has released its final report on what school districts need to keep students, faculty and staff safe.

Gas prices have continued to drop, with Michigan drivers now paying an average of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

Christmas weekend started bitterly cold, with blowing snow and lots of icy roads, but it didn't matter as everybody was out shopping and eating.

The winter snowstorm made for a chaotic Christmas weekend at Detroit Metro Airport as airlines canceled around 40% of flights before the day even started.

The pre-Christmas winter storm was unusual for residents in Michigan because of the cold temperatures and the wind.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in response to the pre-Christmas snowstorm.

The video coming out of west Michigan was ugly, which is why the Michigan State Police is on standby with extra troopers ready to go if needed.

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams cut the season short due to the winter snowstorm that is headed for southeast Michigan.

The winter storm has impacted SMART services in Metro Detroit as blowing, drifting snow, wind, and ice look to accumulate across the region.

First responders in Macomb County have access to over 300 high-tech cameras to monitor conditions during the incoming winter storm.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the 2018 murder of a hunter in Bath Township, Michigan.

Stores would have been crazy busy this week anyway, but when you add in what looks like a nasty winter storm, the rush was on.

The next few days are set to be the busiest travel days of the year, and now, with the winter storm approaching, travelers at Detroit Metro Airport are scrambling to arrange last-minute plans before it hits.

If you're hitting the roads during the upcoming storms, you will need a survival kit to stay safe while driving in blizzard-like conditions.

A dangerous pre-Christmas storm is approaching Michigan and the storm has the potential to cause power outages.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Hundreds of people die each year and thousands of others become ill because of CO, according to the CDC.

Officials are recommending Michigan residents take steps to prepare themselves and their homes as a pre-Christmas winter storm approaches.

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking a significant storm that is expected to strongly impact holiday travel.

The Michigan Department of Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a paper manufacturer over the release of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” from its manufacturing processes.

The AAA is once again working to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holiday season through its Tow to Go program.

Documents detail drug trafficking and firearm crime allegations from a Benton Harbor, Michigan investigation that led to charges against 11 men.

A Livingston County judge has sided with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and halted the parole of a man convicted on sexual assault and kidnapping charges in 1994.

In a letter this week, the head of the Michigan Bureau of Elections used his strongest language yet, telling the attorney for the group behind recount efforts across the state that recent disruptions will not be tolerated.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an appeal opposing the Parole Board’s decision to release a man convicted on sexual assault and kidnapping charges in 1994.

A bill has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives that would restore the ability for people in prison to earn time off their sentences with good behavior.

The Michigan Lottery wants people to be aware of scammers who are claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners.

Pfizer Inc. will be investing $750 million into its facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Michigan State University students are working with Michigan State Police to help solve murders through a new pilot program at the school.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people with eastern hemlock trees on their property to take time this winter and check them for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid.

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, but should it become law, what would that mean for same-sex couples Michigan?

President Joe Biden is visiting Bay City, Michigan, to talk about a $300 million expansion of a semiconductor manufacturing plant.

A Genesee County man who won a $150,000 Powerball prize described winning as a “huge relief.”

Michigan State Police are working with police in Indiana and Illinois to bring more focus to their enforcement on I-94.

A massive expansion is coming to the water park at Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth.

Michiganders are encouraged to submit names for the first turkey Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will pardon since taking office.

Meijer will be waiving its home delivery fee for customers using SNAP benefits through Dec. 31, 2022.

Installing child and infant car seats can be challenging for parents, yet proper installation can be a lifesaving measure.

The DNR answered some frequently asked questions about the new reporting system for deer hunting in Michigan.

Currently, RSV is filling hospitals but a new forecast shows that the flu could soon be taking over.

A Michigan cold case that dates back to 1987 was solved earlier this year, and Western Michigan University students played a major role in cracking the case.

The final vote in Ann Arbor was cast at 2 a.m. the morning after the midterm election began.

Nov. 8 was election night, and history was made as two women -- current Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican opponent Tudor Dixon -- ran against each other for the governor seat for the first time ever.

After a lengthy delay, lottery officials announced the winning Powerball numbers for the Nov. 7, 2022, drawing and one person matched all the winning numbers.

The Powerball jackpot sits at $1.9 billion for Monday night’s drawing. Do you have a winning Powerball ticket? The cash option is $929.1 million.

The invasive box tree moth (BTM) has been found at two residences in Clinton in Lenawee County, according to the USDA.

The Powerball jackpot sits at $1.5 billion and comes with a cash option of $746 million. Do you have a winning Powerball ticket?

Michigan State Police detectives discovered heroin, cocaine, more than $21 thousand in cash and stolen weapons during “Operation Secret Coney.”

There are dozens of athletes who can now call themselves a champion after this weekend’s Special Olympics Michigan poly hockey and unified bowling finals.

Michigan players have purchased nearly 4 million tickets for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.

Michigan is expanding lead hazard control services to eligible households with a Medicaid-enrolled resident.

Michigan officials are urging residents to check their furnaces and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working properly this weekend.

Nobody managed to match all six numbers to win Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot, meaning players get another chance at a $1.5 billion jackpot in Saturday’s drawing.

The Powerball jackpot sits at $1.2 billion and comes with a cash option of $596.7 million. Do you have a winning Powerball ticket?

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to know where bear dens are and they need help from people who spend the most time outdoors.

One of those prizes was $1 million dollars from a ticket sold at a CVS in Traverse City.

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.2 billion for the Nov. 2, 2022, drawing. That prize comes with a cash option of $596.7 million.

The AAA is reminding drivers about the dangers of crashes involving deer with their “Don’t Veer for Deer” campaign.

The Powerball jackpot sits at $1 billion and comes with a cash option of $497.3 million. Do you have a winning Powerball ticket?

When looking to fill President Samuel L. Stanley’s role, Michigan State University was searching for someone that could step in immediately with working knowledge of how the school works.

Michigan State University has selected Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. as its interim president before a permanent one is selected.

The ex-Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya will stand trial on murder charges.

The ex-Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya is in court as the judge announces if he will stand trial for murder charges.

The Powerball jackpot sits at $1 billion and comes with a cash option of $497.3 million.

There have been a lot of claims on both sides about what the impact of Proposition 3 would mean if it were to pass.

Michigan election officials detail election processes and certification rules ahead of the November election.

There is a lot of misinformation on social media, in advertisements and in articles online. We’re working to clear up that misinformation.

Millions of votes are cast and counted. But it all starts with a single ballot.

The state would still be allowed to prohibit abortion after “fetal viability,” unless abortion care is needed to save the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant individual.

Voters will decide the future of abortion rights in Michigan during the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

We're tracking monkeypox cases in Michigan.

Gas prices in Michigan are down 16 cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

A family from Fremont, Michigan has been missing for five days following “paranoid” behavior from the father.

A family from Fremont, Michigan has been missing for five days following “paranoid” behavior from the father.

Michigan has made blood lead data for children in the state with elevated blood lead levels (3.5 µg/dL and higher) available online through MiTracking.

The Michigan Department of Corrections has a list of its most wanted escapees.

The judge said a female juror has been exchanging smiles with Paul Bellar, one of the defendants in the Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot trial.

Making ends meet is harder than ever.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is partnering with Michigan Humane to investigate and prosecute cases of animal abuse.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division created a quiz to help people learn how to tell when a deer is sick.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has approved ballot language for three proposals on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.

The father of a 2-year-old boy said he abandoned his son and the child’s mother on the side of I-75 just north of Toledo, Ohio before they vanished. That was 41 years ago.

Student loan relief will not be treated as taxable income in Michigan through 2025.

Gas prices in Michigan are up 13 cents from a week ago, according to AAA.

Flu vaccines are available at local health departments, doctors’ offices and pharmacies across Michigan.

The sexual assault investigation against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield is now in the hands of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, which is standard practice in these cases.

Michigan voters will decide the future of abortion care in November, but until then there are still multiple court cases playing out.

A freshman at Michigan State University said she was attacked near campus and even though she got away, she is worried about the safety of other students.

Animal control said a dog trapped on an island in Cranberry Lake in Clare County has been rescued and is safe at the animal shelter.

Michigan hunters are expected to report a successful hunt within 72 hours of harvesting a deer.

A Michigan man is accused of repeatedly threatening to kill rapper Watsky and his family.

Family Dollar is recalling condoms, pregnancy tests and other other-the-counter medical devices because they were stored outside of labeled temperature requirements.