Michigan Abbott plant restarts production of Similac baby formula
The United States' largest producer of baby formula, Abbott Nutrition, announced that it will restart production of Similac formula at its Michigan plant.
Long-time Michigan car accident victims win major insurance decision in state appeals court
Michigan state appeals court ruled that the changes made to Michigan state insurance laws in 2019 by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer do not apply to people injured before summer 2019.
Michigan small businesses preparing for required increase in wages
JW’s Food & Spirits owner Chris Weavers on why the state-mandated wage increase including for tipped workers will hurt small businesses.
Michigan man wins $6 million from lottery scratch off
A man in Michigan won $6 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket that he bought at a convenience store, according to the Michigan Lottery.
Baby formula shortage: Abbott and FDA reach deal on reopening plant amid nationwide shortage
Abbott Nutrition said Monday that it has reached a deal with the FDA to reopen an infant formula plant in Michigan that has been shut down amid the nation's ongoing shortage.
Longtime Kroger employee fired after thwarting shoplifter files lawsuit against grocery chain
Beverly Bennett of Michigan worked at a Kroger store for more than three decades. She filed a lawsuit against the grocery chain for her firing, which came after she thwarted a shoplifter attempting to steal a cart full of alcohol.
Michigan woman wins $1 million from Mega Millions drawing
A woman in Michigan won a prize of $1 million after buying a Mega Millions ticket through the state's lottery.
Inflation causes sticky situation for some maple farmers as tapping season comes to an end
Demand for maple syrup grew significantly during the pandemic when more people were cooking at home and experimenting with other products. But inflation is prompting some maple farmers to raise the price of their products for the first time in years to offset supply chain and inflation struggles.
Consumer sentiment falls to new decade-long low as inflation fears soar
University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers results for the end of March found that consumer sentiment fell to a new decade-long low as concerns about inflation worsen during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Potent protest: Bars drop Russian vodka, promote Ukraine's
Bars and liquor stores are pulling Russian vodka from shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands.
Michigan Democrat introduces legislation to unionize congressional staff
Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., introduced a House resolution Wednesday to give congressional workers legal protection to organize and form a labor union.
Woman's $3M winning Michigan lottery message gets sent to spam folder
Laura Spears bought her ticket through her Michigan Lottery account and almost missed the email informing her that she won after it went to her spam folder.
Detroit reveals tentative compensation plan after city systematically overtaxed, foreclosed on homeowners
The president of the Detroit City Council introduced a tentative plan Saturday to compensate residents after the city overtaxed homeowners by at least $600 million between 2010 and 2016.
US college students call for refunds amid return to remote learning
Students at colleges and universities across the country are beginning their semester just like they did at the beginning of the pandemic, sitting in front of their computer at home.
Michigan schools can use non-teachers as substitutes amid worker shortage, after Whitmer signs bill
Michigan schools will be allowed to use non-teachers as substitutes amid a worker shortage that has been exacerbated by the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Eminem's former Michigan estate on the market for $3.23M
A sumptuous Rochester, Michigan estate that was formerly owned by Detroit rapper Eminem and the former CEO of Kmart is on the market again for more than $3 million.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls Biden vaccine mandates 'a problem': report
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly told business owners that she sees COVID-19 vaccine mandates as “a problem" for both businesses and her government.
Critical race theory backer Nikole Hannah-Jones uses 1619 Project to charge 'exorbitant' speaking fees: critic
Nikole Hannah-Jones' new book is topping the best-seller lists of both Amazon and The New York Times in its first week.
Michigan's Whitmer vetoes GOP bill to forgive businesses for 1st-time COVID-rule violations
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have given the state's businesses a pass for a first-time coronavirus-related safety violation, claiming it would have "disastrous consequences."
Biden insists again he is a capitalist as he touts massive spending GOP labels 'socialist'
President Joe Biden defended his "Build Back Better" spending plan in a Tuesday speech, insisting once again that he is a “capitalist” at heart and that his bill currently tied up in Congress is fully paid for.


















