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Michigan’s latest education budget may boast record funding, but school leaders say it’s not enough. Plus, “Groundhog Day” at the U.S. Capitol. Where is Michigan’s Congressional delegation in the federal shutdown?

Since the 1980s, bug populations have declined by forty-five percent. That’s why Cindy Roach and her staff at the Grand Traverse Butterfly House and Bug Zoo, located outside Traverse City, believe it is more important than ever to face your fear of bugs. The way they see it, if you’re afraid of something, you’re not going to conserve it.

Filmmaker Scott Berry can't read a script the way most directors do. But that hasn't stopped the Traverse City drummer from turning his dyslexia into a creative superpower, and now he's making a short film to prove it.

At The Coin Slot bar in downtown Traverse City, Michigan, pinball isn’t just nostalgia, it’s strong competition. From local legends to inclusive leagues, here’s how a Monday night tournament captures the whacky, passionate world of local pinball.

Governor Whitmer signs Michigan’s new $80 billion budget, but a new 24% marijuana tax to fund roads is already in legal trouble. Hear from Michigan Budget Director Jen Flood & legal expert Robert LaBrant.

Cal Freeman reviews David Dodd Lee's latest book of poetry exploring the landscapes and emotional undercurrents of the Great Lakes.

Lansing is hosting a huge roller derby tournament this weekend, featuring 24 teams from around the world. We talked to skaters on several teams about how they're preparing.

Gila monster research helped spawn recent medications for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic. So when Pebbles, a resident at the Creature Conservancy in Ann Arbor, needed help, it only seemed fair that a pharmaceutical expert stepped in.

The Women’s National Basketball Association has selected the city of Detroit as the new home of a women’s professional basketball team set to debut in 2029. The news marks the second time the city is home to an WNBA team.

How Michiganders can temporarily live their dreams of being a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes.