Michigan

The west front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

November 5, 2026

Policy·USA

2026 Midterms: What Democratic Wins Mean for Utility Bills, Climate Rules and AI Data Centers

The 2026 midterms delivered Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate, according to contemporaneous coverage from the Associated Press, NBC News, The New York Times, and Reuters. For the households that

White Citelis city bus in Vlora, Albania, on a sunny urban street with parked cars, buildings, and clear blue sky.

News

Detroit SMART Bus Proposes 10 Route Changes for 2027: Hearing Schedule and Rider Rights Guide

Detroit commuters searching for SMART bus schedule changes 2027 face a major service overhaul. The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation has proposed three new routes and seven route extensions for next year, with public hearings beginning November 16. Anyone

October 28, 2026

PHMSA Orders Energy Transfer to Inspect All Repair Sleeves After Michigan Crude Oil Leak

Energy·Environment·News·USA

Federal pipeline safety regulators have ordered Energy Transfer to carry out a network-wide inventory and inspection of repair sleeves across its hazardous-liquid pipeline system,

Dearborn Halloween House Raises Thousands For Friends For Animals Of Metro Detroit

Culture·News·USA

A Dearborn family has turned its home’s Halloween display into a fundraiser for Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. The display has raised thousands

Full architectural photograph of the United States Capitol building under clear daylight, displaying the central dome and legislative wings.

News·Policy·USA

Cook Political Report moves 18 House races toward Democrats, and says they need only “20 percent of the Toss Ups”

Which House seats moved, and are Democrats now favoured to win the majority? The Cook Political Report moved 18 House race ratings toward Democrats on 9 October 2026, less than four weeks

Govind Tekale

October 10, 2026

US Capitol building under a blue sky, used as context for the Michigan Senate race

News·Policy·USA

Detroit News endorses Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race, citing experience

The Detroit News editorial board endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan's US Senate seat on September 16, 2026. The endorsement is the editorial board's opinion and should be

Sunita Somvanshi

September 19, 2026

Front entrance and exterior brick facade of a public high school in suburban Michigan under daylight.

News·Policy·USA

Michigan Third-Grade Reading Hits 12-Year Low as 2026 SAT Scores Also Fall

Michigan released two sets of school assessment data this week, and they tell different stories. One is about how high schoolers are scoring on the SAT. The other is about how third

Sunita Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

Wide view of the green grounds and Detroit River waterfront along Belle Isle Park facing toward the city skyline.

News·USA

Tornado confirmed on Detroit’s east side — first inside city limits since 1997, Michigan’s 28th

A tornado touched down on Detroit's east side September 3, 2026 — the first confirmed within city limits since July 2, 1997. NWS and Mayor Sheffield confirmed it as Michigan's 28th of

Sunita Somvanshi

September 5, 2026

Cloud-to-ground lightning during a nighttime thunderstorm

Latest·News·USA

Tornado Warning Hits Wayne County as Michigan Faces 60mph Gusts and 1.5in/hr Rain

Severe weather hit southeast Michigan on September 3, making residents scramble for safety. But here’s what actually happened, according to the National Weather Service. Very early Thursday morning, around 12:32 a.m., Wayne

Karmactive Staff

September 4, 2026

Multiple lightning bolts striking down from indigo storm clouds at night, power transmission towers silhouetted below

News·USA

Detroit Severe Thunderstorm: 80,000+ Lose Power, Quarter-Size Hail Hits Wayne County — More Coming

A severe thunderstorm warning hit Wayne County, Detroit Thursday with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail. Over 80,000 DTE Energy customers lost power. More risk active.

Sonali Tiwary

September 4, 2026

Waymo self-driving vehicle on a San Francisco street, used for robotaxi safety and monitoring context.

Electric·Mobility

Waymo Expands To Detroit, San Diego, Las Vegas Next Year After 10M+ Trips

Mobility Waymo Targets Detroit for Midwest Launch Snow-ready upgrades, local data collection, and a pathway to commercial robotaxi service in Michigan. 📍 Detroit, Michigan⏱️ 3–4 min Introduction Self-driving cars are headed to

Sunita Somvanshi

November 4, 2025

T.B. Simon Power Plant with tall brick smokestack and industrial buildings at Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Michigan.

Energy·News·USA

Michigan Coal Plant Order Costs Ratepayers $29M in Just 5 Weeks

The Department of Energy has extended its order keeping Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant running until November 19, adding to mounting costs for ratepayers across 11 Midwest states. This marks the first

Sunita Somvanshi

August 29, 2025

Close-up of a Culex mosquito feeding on human skin, highlighting the transmission risk of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

Health·News·USA

Michigan Reports First West Nile Virus Case of 2025

Michigan health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 in a Livingston County resident. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the case

August 10, 2025

Energy·News

NRC Greenlights Historic Palisades Nuclear Restart: First US Plant to Return from Decommissioning

In a milestone decision, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Holtec International’s request to restart Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant. This marks the first time in U.S. history that a decommissioned nuclear

Sunita Somvanshi

July 27, 2025

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