Michigan, the Great Lakes State, is renowned for its automotive history, beautiful waterways and thriving urban centers. Its largest cities reflect the state's industrial heritage, cultural diversity and ongoing innovation.

The Roman Catholic bishops in Michigan have issued a joint letter calling for a "fair pathway to citizenship."

School superintendents across Michigan are vowing to keep their students and school buildings safe and are bracing staff with instructions as the Trump administration amps up its immigration

"Sadly, due to President Trump's Executive Order, MIRC has received notice to stop work on our highly valued Detroit Immigration Court Helpdesk Program," the group said in the post. "We are working to find resources so our Helpdesk staff can continue providing services from our offices."

Officials arrested the woman, identified as Roconda Singleton, 46, on multiple charges in connection with the fire. A 12-year-old child was in critical condition at a hospital following the fire but two other children, ages 10 and 7, were treated and released over the weekend, according to authorities.

Two very different weather situations will occur across Michigan later today and tonight as a fairly strong Alberta Clipper storm system tracks across the Upper Peninsula.

Peggy, the 55-year-old chimpanzee at John Ball Zoo, died after a steep health decline, the zoo said in a Jan. 29 Facebook post. She defied life expectancy odds for most female chi

Federal agencies confirmed Monday they are working to detain people in Michigan suspected of violating U.S. immigration law.

Grand Rapids Catholic Central added another big win to its resume, pushing its way into the MLive Michigan Girls Basketball Top 25 for the final week of January. Catholic Central, which had beaten a strong Portland team earlier during the season,

The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second, etc.:

The average price Sunday in Michigan was still 3 cents more than the same time last month, and 12 cents more than a year ago.

Michigan is marking an average gas price of $3.09 per gallon of regular unleaded gas, though much of West Michigan is seeing prices much lower than that.