MSU building memorial to honor victims of February mass shooting

Aided with $300,000 in donations from its Spartan Strong Fund, the university said it planned to create a permanent memorial.

US to rejoin UNESCO and pay back millions in dues, to counter China's influence

The U.S. government would pay its 2023 dues plus $10 million in bonus contributions for Holocaust education, preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine, journalist safety, and science and technology education.

Michigan creates first-ever LGBTQ+ Commission

Michigan's attorney general, governor, and Lt. governor made a splash at the Motor City Pride parade this weekend.

Drink Michigan beer and help dogs during Bark Nation's Summer Beer Tour - Here's how

A Bark Nation Summer Beer Tour passport gets you discounts from dozens of southeast Michigan breweries. Proceeds from the passports will be used to help dogs that have survived cruelty and dogfighting.

Taylor Swift bag policy: What you can and cannot bring to Detroit concerts at Ford Field

Taylor Swift's Detroit concerts at Ford Field have a clear bag policy, along with a list of other items that are not allowed at the shows. Here's what you can and cannot bring with you:

Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet

The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?

Method Man and Redman, Ying Yang Twins, more performing at Ypsilanti's Spark in the Park

A music fest focused on cannabis pops up this weekend at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park. B-Real and Method Man and Redman will headline Spark in the Park, along with Trick Trick, the Ying Yang Twins, and more.

How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality

Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.

Red Flag Warning: Dry conditions, wind amplify fire risks around Michigan

Wind combined with dry conditions has created dangerous fire risks across Michigan. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for some counties in the northern and western parts of the state as the fire risk remains at dangerous levels throughout the state.

Fish, off-road, and enjoy Michigan state parks for free this weekend

Fish, hit the trails, or enjoy Michigan's many state parks this weekend. For two days, you can fish without a license, ride off-road trails without an ORV license or trail permit, and visit state parks without a recreation passport.