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Rick Pluta is Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has been covering Michigan’s Capitol, government and politics since 1987.

WKAR's community event highlighted family heirlooms, stories, and curator insights in commemoration of Michigan history and America 250.

As Fourth of July crowds head to Michigan lakes, state officials are urging boaters to "Clean, Drain, Dry" to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species.

It's a tick that hunts you down and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the lone star tick and the risks of alpha-gal syndrome.

With mid-Michigan temperatures in the 90s this week, people are working overtime to keep their four-legged friends cool.

As of July 1, Lansing drivers will see new parking options, including free 15-minute parking, shorter enforcement hours and extended street parking times in downtown Lansing and Old Town.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch about how this term's Supreme Court decisions are reflected in President Trump's approach to his signature issues and executive power.

Spartan Ventures launches today as a way for the university to bring in more money for sports and student athletes.

The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.