A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Michigan is welcoming hummingbirds for the season as they arrive from their winter homes. An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of the birds. The annual migration of hummingbirds ...

Passover, a Jewish holiday celebrating the emancipation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, will be celebrated from April 12-20, 2025. Michigan has a Jewish population of about 129,000 people.

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, and the College of Cardinals will convene to elect a new pope. He served ...

The Signal chat, intended for administrative discussions, reportedly included about a dozen people and revealed the airstrike schedule. Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app touted for its ...

Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy in Texas Monday. The restaurant chain is facing debt amid financial challenges and less customers. Hooters of America, with three Michigan restaurants, is ...

Anyone 17 or older fishing in Michigan public waters needs a license. 2025-26 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and cost $26 for residents and $76 for non-residents. Trout season and ...

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Cox joins a growing field of candidates vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor ...

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak April 21-22, 2025. Michigan stargazers may have low viewing chances amid cloudy skies, experts say. The second major meteor shower of 2025 is set to peak this week, ...

The deadline for travelers to obtain a Real ID is May 7, 2025. You can update your ID to be Real ID compliant at your local Secretary of State office. Acceptable forms of identification besides a Real ...