Today’s news
Escanaba City Council Selects Top Candidate to Replace Outgoing Manager
Zeke Jackson, former administrator for the Village of Waterford, Wisconsin, is the Council's top pick to take over as Escanaba's next city manager.

Benton Harbor Considers Municipal Civil Infractions Bureau
City aims to better manage minor violations in-house rather than through county courts.
Benton Harbor Mayor Advocates for Great Lakes Cities at Washington Summit
Marcus Muhammad meets with counterparts to push for lead pipe funding and infrastructure improvements
Recent news
Mar. 7, 2026
Benton Harbor Mayor Advocates for Great Lakes Cities at Washington Meetings
Muhammad secures support for infrastructure grant and lead service line funding during Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative conference
Mar. 7, 2026
Adrian City Commission Tables Votes on Downtown Projects
Commissioners delay decisions on bike loop and town square until next meeting due to lack of agreement with grant administrator
Mar. 6, 2026
Lyndon Township Announces Planning Commission Public Hearing
Residents invited to attend meeting on proposed zoning text amendment
Mar. 5, 2026
Oakland County Executive to Deliver State of the County Address
Coulter to highlight affordable housing, healthcare, and bipartisanship efforts
Mar. 5, 2026
Jackson Mayor Calls City at 'Reckoning' in State of the City Address
Mayor Daniel J. Mahoney highlights housing, public safety, and redevelopment efforts in annual speech.
Mar. 3, 2026
Leland House Tenants Push Detroit City Council for Action
Attorneys file new paperwork asking city to approve tenant asset removal procedures nearly 3 months after evacuation.
Mar. 3, 2026
Tecumseh City Council Honors Local Resident Paul Wolf
Officials issue proclamation recognizing Wolf's contributions to the community.
Mar. 3, 2026
Kalamazoo City Commission Hears Diverse Feedback from Residents
From river cleanups to explosive car deterrents, commissioners listen to wide range of community concerns.
Mar. 3, 2026
Baroda Village Slows Disincorporation Talks Over Petition Question
Village Council seeks legal opinion on petition language and signature validity
Mar. 2, 2026
Kalamazoo Receives $1.25M Federal Grant for Public Safety Expansion
The funding will allow the city to add 10 new public safety officer positions.
Mar. 2, 2026
Detroit Resident's Defect Notice Deemed Insufficient
Court rules plaintiff's description of location did not meet statutory requirements
Mar. 2, 2026
Sterling Heights Council to Discuss Two Major Developments
City officials to set public hearing date for Lakeside City Center redevelopment plan
Mar. 1, 2026
Berrien County Leaders Prepare for Possible Baroda Disincorporation
Village leaders form commission to study implications of dissolving local government
Feb. 27, 2026
Berrien County Commissioners Explore Regional Transit Authority
Proposed authority would take over bus services as funding for Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority set to expire.
Feb. 27, 2026
Oakland County Officials Own Northern Michigan Resort
Experts raise ethics questions about elected leaders' private business interests.
Feb. 26, 2026
Grand Rapids Mayor Clarifies Controversial Comments on Guns and Police K9s
LaGrand faced backlash after saying gun owners should be "ashamed" and he'd put down the K9 that bit a suspect.
Feb. 26, 2026
Ironwood Memorial Building to Receive Enhanced Security Upgrades
City Commission approves $28,533 to install new door-locking system for greater employee safety
Feb. 24, 2026
Benton Harbor Commissioners Approve Zoning Map Amendment
Changes aim to attract developers and promote higher housing densities
Feb. 24, 2026
New Security Rules Imposed at Sault Ste. Marie City Council Meetings
Visitors now required to undergo bag and backpack inspections before entering chambers
Feb. 23, 2026
Detroit Launches First-Ever Neighborhood and Community Safety Office
The new office will focus on violence prevention and community transformation efforts.