DeAnna Giles

Michigan State Police is encouraging parents to be aware of bus inspections. And says it’s as easy as scanning a QR code placed on the bus door.

Under the proposal for a part-time legislature, the legislature wouldn’t meet for more than 90 days during each year and yearly salaries would be reduced.

A set of Justice for Survivor bills gives victims of sexual abuse more time to come forward in court by increasing the statute of limitations.

Michigan State University is using artificial technology to better support kids with disabilities. This helps to provide data to teachers to help kids with disabilities learn social skills.

Stress, burnout and decreased quality of health care. Hospitals nationwide continue to face nursing shortages. Something the pandemic pushed into a crisis. That’s why a new proposal introduced in the House and Senate aims to tackle the issue.

nown for his jokes, Willis Rockwood is now celebrating 10 decades of life.

Chronic absenteeism continues to remain at a high for Michigan schools. That’s why schools are making efforts to ensure students are staying in the classroom. It’s an issue that school districts are battling while keeping a positive mindset.

UAW President Shawn Fain is advocating for transparency in the contract negotiations.

It’s a multi-million-dollar project that Michigan hopes provides more safe delivery of natural gas.

You will soon see beer, wine and mixed drinks at future college sporting events.

The school board voted 6-1 to approve what it calls a “content-neutral” policy, which has upset students and parents who support the LGBTQ+ school community.

Amazon Prime Day has everyone doing their online shopping and that means packages piling up on the doorstep. According to Security.org, about 1.7 million packages are stolen or lost every day. During online sales, that rate only increases.

The expansion of the bill would allow for plastic and other non-carbonated drinks to be returned to any location, regardless of where it was sold.

There are benefits to screen time when used for learning and communicating. Although without moderation, we lose those benefits. MSU experts suggest parents put their phones down along with their children and promote more engagement.

Fewer people are taking their returnable bottles and cans back for the money. In fact, so many the state has dropped from number one in the country to number two, when it comes to beverage container recycling. Consumers lose $100 million a year when you don't claim the 10-cent refund for every can and bottle.

A team effort helped save a 2-month-old baby's life after he stopped breathing.

911 dispatch centers across Michigan are facing staff shortages and high burnout rates. According to the Jackson County dispatch center, there is about a 35-40% burnout rate.

Perry Public Schools announced a learner-first realignment for all grade levels. This is due to the limited space available for early childhood classes. This means grade levels will be regrouped starting Fall of 2024.

More than 100 Michigan cities have been recognized as tree cities including Lansing. Trees provide much more than an environmental benefit. On Arbor Day, communities in Mid-Michigan celebrated the importance of trees and its benefits.

The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) announced their 2023 ALICE report revealing the impact of COVID-19 on low-income families that fall above the poverty line, but still unable to afford basic needs.

April showers bring May flowers and with those flowers, come pollinators like bees. Establishing a friendly pollinator habitat not only protects pollinators but gives you a beautiful and low-maintenance lawn.