Michigan Auto Body Shops Build a New Statewide Voice
The Michigan Auto Body Association launched Sept. 21, 2026, and is seeking founding members and legislative influence. In Omaha, two CARSTAR shops helped Picotte Elementary raise more than $30,000 for school programs.
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Dearborn Schools gets $460,565 grant to serve more Michigan-grown food
Dearborn Public Schools will use the grant and support services to add more Michigan-grown ingredients to more than 3 million meals served each year. The work will also build stronger ties with farmers and regional suppliers.
How Did a Gun Reach a Battle Creek Elementary School?
Police responded to Ann J. Kellogg Elementary School after a gun discharged inside a third-grade student's backpack on Sept. 22. No one was injured, but the key question remains unanswered: how did the child get the firearm?
Michigan School Spending Rises While Third Grade Reading Falls
Michigan now spends over $23,000 per student in public schools, but the latest state test results show third grade reading proficiency has declined since 2019 despite new laws and increased investment.
