In recent years, Michigan has expanded its free school meal program, spent more on schools and literacy coaches, and changed its literacy curriculum. Still, test scores are down.

Today, what to know about Canada's tariffs on the U.S. Plus, poet Michael Lauchlan on his new collection, Running Lights.

Block Communications, which has held The Blade since 1925, reached the “extremely difficult decision” due to financial considerations, president and chief operating officer Jodi Miehls informed staff, as reported by the paper.

The damaged pipeline released more than a million gallons of natural gas liquids, mainly propane and butane. The repair work has taken longer than expected.

Democrats are calling Republican Mike Rogers a "Florida man" as he runs for U.S. Senate, renewing a criticism from his 2024 campaign. Rogers and his wife currently own homes in Michigan and Florida.

Longtime coach Kyle Whittingham was unaware the stadium clock he watched Saturday night at Michigan might not reflect the official game time.

Join Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer as he goes to Western Michigan University's Bronco Bash to ask students whether they plan on voting this election cycle.

A decade ago, a federal task force announced a plan to help monarch butterflies along their great migration. The six-state effort along Interstate 35 didn’t take off as expected, but some roadsides are blooming anyway.

When popular band director John Stanley Ross left Interlochen Arts Academy in 2000, he wrote a letter attributing his departure to personal reasons. Until recently, Ross's true reason for leaving has been unknown to the public. His story is a part of a larger phenomenon called "pass the harasser."

Michigan's ballots are set to start going out September 19. The state is one of 25 suing over an executive order meant to limit mail-in voting.

Proposal 1 is a question on whether to convene a new state constitutional convention. Proposal 2 asks whether to limit political donations from some utilities and large government contractors.

Michigan's third grade reading scores have dropped again, with only 38.2% of students proficient in English Language Arts. It's the lowest score in the 12-year history of the M-STEP exam.

Is your cat running around in circles? Be advised, that kitty might be pixilated.

We answer some of your most Michigan questions about our state. First, the history of the U-M and Ohio State football rivalry. Then, why we play euchre. And what is the cultural connection of pasties in the Upper Peninsula?

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the violations were of "very low safety significance" but the company said it's taking the problem seriously.

College football is back. As the Spartans and Wolverines prepare for their season openers, Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at some keys for both teams.

The pasty has become a part of the U.P.'s cultural identity. But who first brought the dish to the region?