Michigan native starts Pawnix, noise-canceling headphones to help dogs cope with fireworks, storms

After loud fireworks spooked her pup, Kirsten Brand invented Pawnix. The company sells noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Brand, a Grosse Pointe, Michigan, native, helps pets and their humans find calm during fireworks, thunderstorms or nearby …

University of Michigan DEI administrator fired for alleged antisemitic comments intends to sue

ANN ARBOR, MI — A former diversity, equity and inclusion administrator intends to sue the University of Michigan, contending she was racially discriminated against. Rachel Dawson, a Black woman, claims she was treated differently than non-Black women …

Michigan teen accused of distributing child pornography, animal torture videos

MACOMB COUNTY, MI — An 18-year-old from Macomb County is facing federal charges for distributing child pornography and media depicting brutality against animals. The FBI found evidence Jolyan Raeed Zahrah distributed child pornography and media depicting …

Charles Woodson unveils Michigan Gameday Experience at Mott Children's Hospital

Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Mahsa Javadi, University of Michigan (Ross)

“I’m passionate about social impact, love collaborating with others, eager to inspire change, and always excited to make new friends!” Hometown: Tehran, Iran Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a collection of funny mugs, each with a different joke. They …

Caledonia woman pleads guilty to providing false statement in Unlock Michigan campaign finance investigation

65-year-old Sandra Baxter pled guilty to one count of knowingly providing false information to state investigators during a probe into an alleged “dark money scheme” that funded efforts to curb Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s authority during the COVID-19 …

Focus West Michigan for 6-19-25

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten reacted to President Trump's stance on the Israel-Iran conflict. A Caledonia woman has pled guilty to providing a false statement during an investigation into Unlock Michigan campaign finances. The head of the Trump …

Jack in the Box Michigan Locations: Are They Still Happening?

Jack in the Box recently announced plans to close 200 underperforming locations nationwide, but what does that mean for the five new locations planned for Michigan? In case you missed it, back in September 2024, the burger giant announced it would be …

Michigan Minds podcast: Health and health care’s influence on political engagement

University of Michigan political scientist Scott L. Greer shares decades of studies documenting the shaping of political engagement and poor health and negative health care experiences. Greer, professor of health management and policy and of global public …

Did You Know West Michigan Has a Pickle Festival?

Tell all your pickle-loving friends! There's an event coming up just for you in West Michigan! I’ve lived in West Michigan my whole life, and somehow I had no idea we had a pickle festival. Naturally, I had to tell my husband, Charlie. He’s a total …