LANSING – Demand for food banks collectively is up this year because more people are in need, according to Feeding America Western Michigan. Kenneth Estelle, the president and CEO of the organization, said donations to its food banks so far this year are mostly unchanged from last year for ...

Hilton Drive, between Hobbs Drive and Ferncliff Lane, in Alpena Township, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs on Tuesday, from 8 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m. The temporary road closure will affect local traffic as well as emergency vehicles. Motorists are ...

LANSING – Nearly a third of Michigan expectant mothers do not receive sufficient access to prenatal care, according to the latest report by the Kids Count Data Center. The report cites the problems of pregnant women struggling with systemic barriers like lack of transportation, inability to ...

CHICAGO - Last week, President Donald J. Trump amended Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4880-DR-MI to authorize Public Assistance Category F (Public Utilities) for all previously designated counties and the federally recognized tribal government affected by severe storms that impacted Michigan ...

LANSING — Postage stamps featuring wildlife are helping fund conservation and bring awareness to communities about habitat protection throughout the Great Lakes region by centering species like the wood duck, wild turkey and piping plover. The stamps showcase wildlife artwork and are used as ...