State News

This is one of the most important days of the year for school districts in Michigan. Count day is the day that the state of Michigan uses to determine how much funding each district will receive based on the number of students present today. 90 percent of a district’s state …

Today is Walk to School Day and students from more than 300 schools across Michigan will be participating. The Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Safe Routes to School director says walking and biking to school are simply ways to stress the importance of physical activity. Organizers of the events say Walk to School …

The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition says the next three months are big for deer versus car crashes. According to their data 44-percent of all deer crashes in 2015 occurred in the fall. In 2015 Oakland County had the most deer/vehicle crashes with nearly 2,000. Kent County was second with more …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding travelers to take precautions against the mosquito-borne Zika Virus. If woman are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant they are urged to talk to their medical provider before making travel arrangements to any destination where the Zika Virus is …

Bad news for Michiganders who don’t look forward to the winter season. AccuWeather releasing its annual outlook, with Meteorologist Bob Larson saying we can expect colder than average temperatures with above average snowfall. He says temps will be one-or-two degrees colder than average, but coming off of last year’s mild …

You might want to spend time on a yoga mat if you’re dealing with a disease like cancer. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

Car and truck sales for September come in just behind the very strong September of 2015. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the numbers.

You have two more weeks to register to vote in November. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports the vast majority of eligible voters have done so.

Today’s the big day for Mighty Mac to be released from the iconic Mackinac Bridge. Jim Matthews explains.

Nearly $1 million in grants have been awarded to various conservation organizations across the state. The Michigan DNR says just under $934,000 will fund projects to enhance grassland complexes, winter deer complexes, forest openings and small game habitats. National Wild Turkey Federation near Oscoda is getting the largest piece of the …