Founding Motown artist Barrett Strong dead at the age of 81

One of the most gifted songwriters to come out of the Detroit music scene so many decades ago has died. He wasn't even 20 when he agreed to put out music with Berry Gordy.

Educator: Whitmer's Pre-K for All plan a 'huge step' for Michigan families

"Having all students have access to it I think is really beneficial," Roberson said. "Students are starting to learn their sounds their phonetic awareness and having that with a certified teacher allows students to be able to enter into a kindergarten program well-prepared."

Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs

The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.

Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 3 years later

Three years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.

Slotkin for Senate? Congresswoman putting 'ducks in a row' before announcement

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow are all considering a run for the coveted senate seat.

Whitmer's 2023 State of the State brings mixed reactions from each side of the aisle

“I was so pleased to hear the governor's positive message ... and being the chairwoman of the education committee, heard tutoring, tutoring, tutoring, (and) solidifying our budget and increasing it, and I can’t wait. I can’t wait to see what this next four years bring.”

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Whitmer plans tax cuts, stricter gun laws, free pre-K in State of the State

Whitmer also called for gun reform legislation that includes universal background checks and safe storage laws, saying that "despite pleas" from the families of a 2021 school shooting at Oxford High School "these issues never even got a hearing in the Legislature."

Michigan State of the State: How to watch Governor Gretchen Whitmer's speech

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday night during the annual state of the state, as she speaks in front of the state legislature for the first time in person since January 2020.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.

White House defends its delayed disclosure of classified docs found in Biden's home

The White House is brushing aside criticism of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow calls discovery of classified documents at Biden residences 'embarrassing'

The outgoing senator said she didn't think the president's storage of classified documents was on purpose, but still called the handling "embarrassing" and worried Republicans would use the incident as ammunition.

Biden classified documents: Lawyers find more at Wilmington home

The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.

Whitmer, both political parties moving toward tax cut for families, seniors

"Where we go from here, it will be a lot of negotiation, and we will see what the final bill looks like when it comes to my desk," Whitmer said.

VP Kamala Harris in Ann Arbor talks 1-on-1 if she would run for president in 2024

"Let me tell you something, Joe Biden is strong and history is going to show that even in just his two years he has accomplished more than most administrations could have hoped for," Harris said.