Michigan gas prices down slightly after Fourth of July weekend

DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Gas Prices are down 11 cents/gallon in Michigan from a week ago, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Michigan drivers are now paying $3.15/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down five cents from this time …

Michigan places feature Native American names. Where to find them

Place names across Michigan reflect the state's Native American heritage. Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized tribes, with Indigenous populations dating back over 10,000 years. Across Michigan, you'll find places with names of Native …

Shribman: Michigan's on the move

PETOSKEY, Mich. — The sun is out, the lake is glistening, the strawberries are bright red and summer-sweet. Golfers and anglers are busy, cyclists are on the move, brats are on the barbecue. This is Michigan at its best. Much of the state is on a summer …

Michigan's Recidivism Rate Hits Historic Low

Amanda Forrester / news@whmi.com The number of people reoffending has dropped to historic levels, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections. In a recent report to the legislature, the MDOC said Michigan’s recidivism rate is 21%, the lowest on …

7 museums around Michigan worth checking out

Michigan is home to dozens of museums — some big, some small, some considered iconic institutions, and some carrying and preserving the legacies of local history in small towns around the state.  Widely known museums, like the Detroit Institute of Arts or …

Roadside parks with scenic views: Find them in Northern Michigan, U.P.

Michigan offers 85 roadside parks, many near scenic locations like waterfalls, beaches, and Great Lakes overlooks. An interactive map shows the locations and open/closed status of all roadside parks. Two roadside parks are closed for the summer due to …

Voters pick Michigan Center athlete as boys multi-sport athlete of the year in Jackson

Voters in the Jackson area selected Michigan Center’s Spencer Berkeypile as the boys athlete who had the best 2024-25 school year across multiple sports. Berkeypile was a strong part of the Cardinals soccer team as well as kicking for the football team in …

Michigan State’s 4-star freshmen could fill expanded roles early

Jordan Scott and Cam Ward grew up on opposing teams and opposite sides of Washington, D.C. After nearly a decade playing against each other in high school and AAU ball, they were together for official visits to Michigan State in October while bridging the …

Michigan businesses 'numb' to tariff changes ahead of Trump deadline 

Michigan State Legislature Votes and Adoptions June 24-25, 2025