Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday, Jan. 5, ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to honor west Michigan Fire Chief David Haverdink, who died in the line of duty.

On January 1, no tax on tipped wages and overtime pay also went into effect in Michigan. The deduction will only be available through the 2028 tax year and is expected to save certain tipped workers upwards of $1,500 per year on their state and federal taxes.

Local 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS! Sports Network to become the leader in Michigan high school sports coverage. It’s the first rankings of 2026, and Detroit King has entered the Top 20 rankings alongside Ann Arbor Huron for the first time this season.

Meteorologists from AccuWeather and the National Weather Service are tracking a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system Sunday.

The formation of potholes is a common feature of late winter and early spring due to the conditions that are typical during this time of year. According to a graphic from the Michigan Department of Transportation, there are three layers to a road that are in play when a pothole forms: the pavement, sub-base, and the soil.

The new year could bring dramatic changes to health care. Michigan doctors highlight the top 5 things they expect to see in 2026.

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USC. After being consulted by the referee, it appears Tom Izzo asks former Spartan, Paul Davis, to leave his seat.

Michigan law bans feeding deer in the Lower Peninsula. But what about the squirrels, birds and bunnies that wander into your backyard?