A state tourism official says the state’s successful “Pure Michigan” campaign will expand into Toronto and China. MLive reports vice president of travel for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, David West, says for the first time this year, the Pure Michigan campaign will come to Toronto. He says while the …

A bipartisan plan has been introduced in the House and Senate that would support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking as they work to make new lives for themselves that are free from violence. Democratic State Senator Rebekah Warren of Ann Arbor notes that one in four women …

The state House has passed legislation that would subject mobile home parks to new regulations. The bill, approved Tuesday, requires more communication between local and state regulators when it comes to things like sewer, sanitation and other issues. Bill sponsor, House Democrat Andy Schor of Lansing, says the measure is …

If you get caught drinking in Michigan and you’re under the age of 18, you face possible fines and a misdemeanor on your record. With the late night NCAA basketball game involving the Michigan Spartans this Friday, there’s a good chance that could happen, especially in East Lansing. But a …

Portage Hospital has agreed to pay more than $4.4 million to settle allegations that a staff physical therapist at Portage Health Home Care and Hospice had submitted false Medicare claims. The U.S. Department of Justice says that hospital officials reported the findings to the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

This week‘s previously announced schedule for closures of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge has been revised.   The new schedule for the remainder of the week calls for two-hour closures between 2:00am 4:00am Wednesday and Friday.   There will also be multiple 15 to 20 minute closures between 7:00pm Wednesday …

Michigan’s five birding trails offer wildlife-viewing adventure Those looking for an outdoor adventure this spring are encouraged to give birding trails a try! With increasing popularity, birding trails are popping up along Michigan’s scenic roadways. Now with five different trails to explore, for the beginning birder or the seasoned veteran, …

Four DNR Dam Management Grant Program recipients to share $350,000 Projects in Allegan, Berrien, Crawford and Ontonagon counties will receive funding The Department of Natural Resources recently announced it has approved four Dam Management Grant Program projects totaling $350,000. These projects will help remove obsolete structures or repair functioning dams, …

The money needed for training police officers in Michigan has been reduced as the number of officers declines. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement says fewer police officers means fewer tickets are being written. A portion of every ticket written goes to the commission for education and training of police …

Michigan along with four other states recorded seasonally adjusted unemployment rates of 6.3 percent in January, meaning they all tied for the 11th highest rate in the nation among the 50 states. According to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Alaska, New Jersey, Connecticut and Oregon all had …