Scott and Nancy Erickson's spacious home on Big Detroit Lake was built with family in mind

DETROIT LAKES — Eight thousand square feet. Eight bedrooms, with bathrooms attached. Scott and Nancy Erickson's spacious home on Big Detroit Lake's south shore was clearly built to accommodate a large family. "This was my mother's house,"...

Body camera video shows officers racing toward Michigan church shooter

Michigan police released body camera footage from the mass shooting that left four churchgoers dead showing officers racing toward the scene and the assailant, minutes after someone made the first call for help. Police say a gunman drove a truck...

Missed deadlines and political drama: MI Legislature passes bipartisan budget

Hi! You're reading the It's Just Politics newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the It's Just Politics podcast for all the political news you need each week. “Let us pray,” intoned Senator Sarah Anthony...

No instance of interference by India in Canada elections this year: Task force

Toronto: While a government task force monitoring the April federal election in Canada kept tabs on potential foreign interference by India, no incident of that nature was mentioned in its report released on Thursday. However, China and Russia...

As Michigan marijuana tax jumps to 40%, critics worry it’ll fuel black market

LANSING, MI - Black market operators are cheering the Michigan Legislature’s vote to more than double marijuana taxes, opponents say. About 3 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, the Michigan Senate in a contentious 19-17 vote passed a new 24% wholesale tax on...

Democrats rally around healthcare in US government shutdown fight

Democrats in the US Congress have rallied around healthcare as their top policy issue in a government shutdown standoff with President Donald Trump’s Republicans, hoping a focus on Americans’ concerns over access and affordability could help them...

West Michigan business leaders warn Trump immigration policies threaten growth

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a closed-door meeting for businesses to voice concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The Chamber co-hosted the ninth annual Global Talent Chamber Network Convening...

Week Ahead: Central Banks in Focus with FOMC, ECB, and RBNZ, Plus Japan Politics

SAT: Japanese LDP Leadership Election SUN: OPEC+ Meeting MON: EZ Construction PMI (Sep), Sentix (Oct), US Employment Trends (Sep), New Zealand NZIER (Q3) TUE: EIA STEO; German Industrial Orders (Aug), US International Trade (Aug), Canadian Trade...

Rep. BeGole supports Michigan budget increasing funds for roads, schools, safety

State Rep. Brian BeGole | Michigan House RepublicansState Rep. Brian BeGole | Michigan House Republicans State Representative Brian BeGole of Antrim Township voted in favor of a new fiscal year budget plan on Thursday. The plan allocates...

Brad Paquette addresses partisanship and accountability in Michigan House tweets

Brad Paquette, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, addressed partisanship and accountability in recent posts on his social media account. Paquette's comments reflect on the political climate in both state and federal government, as...

Supreme Court to hear cases on guns, government confiscation, and several other issues

The Supreme Court on Friday morning agreed to hear oral arguments this winter in a challenge to a Hawaii law that makes it a crime for someone who has a concealed carry permit to carry a handgun on private property without the property owner’s...

Federal court dismisses lawsuit seeking to reverse Michigan abortion protections

LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A federal court in Michigan has dismissed a lawsuit filed by anti-abortion groups which sought to strike down abortion rights enshrined in the state constitution. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion to...

Wisconsin at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) visit the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines (3-1, 1-0) Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Wisconsin vs. Michigan...

Bodycam footage shows moment Michigan church shooter gunned down after killing 4

14:23 ET, 03 Oct 2025Updated 14:23 ET, 03 Oct 2025 Bodycam footage shows the moment the cops told Sanford to "drop" his weapon before they gunned him down(Image: Grand Blanc Township Police Department) Bodycam video released by police officers...

Senator Aric Nesbitt criticizes Democrats over “Schumer Shutdown” impacts on Michigan’s military

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican member of the Michigan State Senate, posted a series of statements on October 2, 2025, criticizing Democratic lawmakers over what he termed the "Schumer Shutdown" and its impact on American citizens and military...

Rep. Wozniak backs Michigan budget prioritizing education funding and road repairs

Douglas Chester Wozniak, Michigan State Representative for 59th District | Official Website Douglas Chester Wozniak, Michigan State Representative for 59th District | Official Website State Representative Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Township) has voted...

Senator Aric Nesbitt criticizes Michigan Democrats over potential government shutdown

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a member of the Michigan Senate, used his social media account on October 2 and 3, 2025, to criticize Democratic leaders over government funding negotiations. In a series of posts, Nesbitt accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck...

Senator Aric Nesbitt addresses state politics, student activism, and ethics in recent posts

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican representing Michigan in the state Senate, shared a series of posts on his social media account between September 30 and October 1, 2025. The tweets address topics ranging from state governance to student...

Percentage of Black students ready for college falls in Detroit Public Schools Community District in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year

Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ Black students' performance in the 2023-24 SAT declined in...

Bodycam footage shows Michigan police officers responding to church attack

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Bodycam footage shows Michigan police officers responding to church attack 00:52 UP NEXT Sean 'Diddy' Combs' family in attendance at hearing as he...