10-year double in overtime at Michigan prisons taking toll on guards and inmates

The staffing crisis in Michigan’s prisons has led to an explosion of overtime hours clocked by the state’s correctional officers. In the span of 10 years, overtime hours have nearly doubled, according to employment data obtained by MLive through Freedom of …

Hotel David Whitney review, Detroit, Michigan, USA

8 The stunning four-star Hotel David Whitney Autograph Collection has a superb location in the heart of downtown Detroit right by the Grand Circus. The iconic Whitney building, a skyscraper, stands 83 m (272 ft) high and has been dominating the city …

Michigan Rep. Dingell Melts Down After Big, Beautiful Bill Passes “People Will Die!”

Dingell Decries “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Citing Threats to Healthcare and Food Security Democratic Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell responded on CNN Thursday about the passing of the Big, Beautiful Bill. The House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump …

Lake Michigan general store gears up for July 4 weekend with 100s of gallons of ice cream

HOLLAND, MI -- At the end of the line, behind the counter stand the unsung heroes of summer: ice cream scoopers. Perfectly positioned between one of Lake Michigan’s most popular campgrounds and beaches sits the iconic red Ottawa Beach General Store. The …

Michigan weather radar: See conditions on the Fourth of July

Michigan’s forest management plan delayed after ice storm damages 900,000 acres of state forest land

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week that its 10-year State Forest Management Plan will be delayed by at least a year. This is because of the widespread damage to state forest land caused by a major ice storm. The storm …

One Michigan spot where you can celebrate Independence Day in the 1800s

DEARBORN, MI - There aren’t many places in the country where you can celebrate Independence Day in the 1800s. “Salute to America” runs through Saturday, July 5 at historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn. The event allows visitors to stroll through the …

Former NFL linebacker begins tenure as Michigan school district’s new superintendent

ST. CHARLES, MI – A former NFL player who traded in his pads for a career in education has officially taken the helm at St. Charles Community Schools. “I took quite the path when I first left football,” Superintendent Ron Stanley said. Stanley’s first …

Air quality alert issued for most of Southeast Michigan -- What to know

An air quality alert has been issued for most of Southeast Michigan on Independence Day. The alert is in effect for most areas along and south of I-69 throughout the day on July 4. This is due to smoke from Canadian wildfires as well as anticipated smoke …

Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of July 4-6 and beyond

Art Kimberly Chapman’s “86 Reasons for Asylum Admission:” Through July 20, Baber Room Gallery, CMU, cmich.edu/research/cmu-library/about/exhibits Beats Concerts in the Park with Dueling Piano: 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 10, Island Park, 331 N. …