Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder.
Charmeka Newton, a psychotherapist in Lansing, Mich., is passionate about serving Black and Hispanic communities on Medicaid. But low Medicaid…
Bridgett M. Davis’ new book ‘Love, Rita’ is a Detroit story of sisterly love and loss
“Love, Rita,” by Bridgett M. Davis. (HarperCollins/TNS) By Melody Baetens The Detroit News (TNS) DETROIT — Detroit-born author Bridgett M….
Cities in MI take action to become age-friendly
By Chrystal Blair Michigan News Connection As Michigan’s senior population steadily increases, the need for communities that prioritize their well-being…
Governors to laid-off federal workers: We’ll hire you
A person walks into the Department of Veterans Affairs’ headquarters a block from the White House on March 6, 2025,…
Community Leader Speaks Out After Former Associate Arrested for Alleged Deception and Abuse
Photo of Zachary Whaley “He lied like he was breathing—weaponizing trauma to manipulate the trust of people who dedicate their…
ELPD Update on Death Investigation of a 20-Year-Old – Suspect Found!
EAST LANSING, MI — On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) was…
National News: Alarming violence rates continue against Indigenous women
By Judith Ruiz-Branch Wisconsin News Connection Indigenous people have made great contributions to the state of Wisconsin yet the alarming…
Book: ‘Burn down the platitudes.’ Inside Malcolm Graham’s new book on Charleston church shooting
By Mary Ramsey The Charlotte Observer (TNS) Charlotte City Council member Malcolm Graham looks inward in a deeply personal new…
Beware of Capital Area Humane Society Credit Card Scam
From Capital Area Humane Society: We’ve been made aware of scammers contacting people claiming to represent the Capital Area Humane…
The Layoff Warning List They Don’t Want You to Know About: How to Track Job Cuts Before They Happen
See what companies that gave their 60 day notice for layoffs. Photo by Ron Lach/ Pexels The WARN (Worker Adjustment…