Detroit homeowners would pay 17% less on property taxes under new proposal, mayor says

To offset the cuts in property taxes, the city would more than double the tax rate on land. It's meant to make property tax rates more in line with suburban cities like Southfield, Warren, and Grosse Pointe.

Bobcat Bonnie's owner plans M-Brew revival 3 years after Ferndale bar closed

The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's and The Fly Trap Diner has purchased Ferndale's M-Brew, a spot for pinball, pizza, and beer that closed in 2020.

Pizza Cat opening 4th Michigan restaurant in Oak Park

Pizza Cat is opening a new restaurant in Oak Park. It's the fourth Michigan location after opening in Detroit last year.

Judge dismisses Wyandotte elementary school 5G cell tower lawsuit

A judge dismissed a lawsuit that was filed over a 5G cell phone tower placed atop Washington Elementary. Parents have fought against the tower, citing concerns about the potential impacts on the health of students.

Could Michigan remove Trump from Primary ballot for indictments?

"That is something that a lot of legal scholars are weighing in on right now," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, on the MIRS podcast.

Whitmer eyes repealing anti-abortion restrictions, boosting 'Obamacare' access next session

Advocates of reproductive health say 40 years of laws restricting abortion access have built up in Michigan. Armed with a Democratic majority in Lansing, they envision a busy fall and winter.

Novi's Paul Whelan shown in Russian prison report from state-run media

In one clip, you can see a long stare into the camera from Whelan. In a statement, Paul’s brother said this is his favorite moment because he sees strength, determination, and contempt.

'Nobody fights alone': Newlyweds married hours before cancer takes woman's life

Saturday, Aug. 26 was supposed to be the day that Kyle Adcock and Amy Drouillard were to be married. They had it all planned – the dress, the location, the vendors – it was all set up and ready, but cancer doesn't wait. On Thursday, Aug. 24, they said ‘I do’ shortly before she died.

Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify Obamacare into state law

Armed with full control of the legislature, the Democratic governor hopes majorities in both chambers will help her protect key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Michigan northern lights viewing chances improve in early fall

It's not just colorful fall leaves, cider mills, and sweatshirt weather that Michigan has to look forward to in September.