New U-M Midwifery program aims to diversify profession, improve health equity
The University of Michigan’s School of Nursing is allocating grant money to a program aimed at diversifying the Midwife profession...
Kentucky’s loss to unheralded Oakland crushes millions of March Madness brackets
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kentucky's 80-76 loss to Oakland on Thursday night didn't just end a bunch of perfect brackets. It all...
Redistricting commission OKs raise, appoints new leadership
Michigan’s redistricting commission is once again raising its wages to 35% of the governor’s salary during the time it's redrawing state...
Detroit Evening Report: New bus route connecting downtown Detroit to DTW launching this month
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) launched a new bus route on Thursday that will connect downtown Detroit...
Oakland University facing off against Kentucky Thursday in March Madness
The Oakland University Men’s Basketball team will take on the Kentucky Wildcats Thursday in the first round of the NCAA...
Legal fight over future of Line 5 pipeline returns to court
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Thursday afternoon in a case involving the future of an oil pipeline in...
Bills to expand Michigan hate crime law advances to House
The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand the protections in Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law. The bills would...
Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on...
Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate wrapped up its last in-person day before its spring break this week by passing a flurry of economic development legislation....
Green Grocer project is back to bring fresh food to Detroit’s neighborhoods
For too many Detroiters, the local grocery store or convenience store doesn’t offer fresh, healthy food. According to city officials,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit school board extends superintendent’s contract 3 years
The head of the Detroit Public Schools Community District has received a three-year contract extension following a contemptuous board meeting...
Bills propose free hunting and fishing licenses for first responders
A package of bills in Lansing would offer free hunting and fishing licenses to EMS workers, firefighters, police officers and...