The ruby-throated hummingbird is the hummingbird most commonly found in the mitten state. Sightings of the species have been recently reported in the southern areas of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Pistons' playoff series with the New York Knicks and highlights from the first round of the NFL Draft.

West Michigan author and preacher Jeff Chu took the long way to the seminary. And once he got there, faith led him farther than he expected back out into the world. It all started with a compost pile on the seminary farm. We talked to Chu about his new memoir—titled Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand.

Eric Kinsler-Holloway talks about his journey to sobriety, and opening a bakery in Milan, Michigan.

Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.

I am particularly proud of the simple, clear message behind this week's cartoon: If you're implementing policies that consistently tank the market, then maybe don't implement those policies. No need to overthink it.

Some Grand Rapids voters may soon have fewer places to cast ballots – that’s as city leaders are poised to consider a proposal to consolidate and eliminate some precinct locations.

After much volatility because of Trump's trade war, the stock markets responded positively to a softened tone toward both China and the Fed chair. This, plus four more takeaways from this week.

Michiganders across the state are mobilizing for more than 40 events. They're aimed at educating people and planting trees. The events take place as the Michigan DNR is nearly halfway through its goal of planting 50 million trees by 2030.

The Michigan attorney general's office says several police agencies worked together to investigate a string of vandalism.

A former official at a major Detroit nonprofit is sentenced to 19 years in prison for the theft of more than $40 million meant to help beautify the city’s riverfront.

The program is meant to help income-qualifying households cut back on energy costs and protect the environment.