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A corruption case tied to Lansing politics continues to raise questions about transparency, campaign donations, and oversight at the state Capitol. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court could, once again, take up the legality of same-sex marriage.

The aid denial had been appealed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer back in August.

A special prosecutor in Benzie County has declined to issue charges against Cadillac's Local Development Finance Authority. Michigan State Police investigated the board in June earlier this year after a complaint alleging the LDFA violated Michigan's Open Meetings Act.

Michigan is pausing November food assistance payments until further notice, due to the federal government shutdown.

In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.

The proposed rules would prohibit staying at a rest area longer than 48 hours, require a permit for group activities and prohibit "disruptive behavior," including soliciting.

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan is hosting community conversations to hear directly from residents about the needs and challenges facing older adults in the region.

Like its parent event, the Traverse City offshoot will feature films, panels and outdoor experiences for attendees.

“Ideally, [commercial fishing] will continue,” says the nonprofit’s executive director. “I’m going to make people care. I want them to care. I want them to fight for it now.”

Understaffed, untrained, and sometimes even married townships officials control taxpayer dollars in many northern Michigan communities.