LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division will begin accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The federal Byrne JAG program supports state and local criminal-justice initiatives. In Michigan, eligible program areas include community relations, indigent defense, multijurisdictional drug task forces, priority-population drug courts and victim services. MSP will host a

Courtesy Photo: Williamson Theater Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, is marking its milestone 20th season by bringing back a popular audience program with a look into its own history. Dark Nights in Billtown will revisit four memorable Williamston Theatre productions from its first 19 seasons, reuniting original cast members for a series of staged readings. The Tuesday evening readings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, 122 S. Put

Eastern Michigan handed previously unbeaten UMass its first loss and moved to 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play for the first time since 2005.

Courtesy Photo: Harold A. Pope, candidate for Michigan’s 74th House District Harold A. Pope is asking voters in Michigan's 74th House District to see his candidacy as an extension of a lifetime spent in service, advocacy and community leadership. Raised by a single mother in Albany, New York, Pope says the values that continue to shape him were formed early through family, discipline and a close view of civic engagement. His mother, Anne M. Pope, served for years as president

Kyle Richard, a teacher and housing advocate running for Lansing School Board, outlines a Housing First approach connecting stable housing, student success and public accountability.

Eastern Michigan University Athletics hosts its 2026 E-Club Hall of Fame celebration, honoring former student-athletes, coaches and contributors whose accomplishments helped shape the university’s athletic legacy. Screenshot from Eastern Michigan Athletics video / The Chronicle News. Eastern Michigan University celebrated generations of athletic achievement as six former student-athletes were inducted into the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 50th annual ceremo

Detroit residents who completed the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Buy Back Program are recognized during the 10th annual ceremony celebrating 67 Detroiters who received deeds to their homes. Photo credit Detroit Land Bank Authority The Detroit Land Bank Authority, joined by Mayor Mary Sheffield, celebrated 67 Detroit residents who successfully completed the Buy Back program and received deeds to homes previously lost to tax foreclosure or deed fraud. The 10th annual celebrati

Courtesy Photo: Congressman Tom Barrett is running for reelection in Michigan’s 7th District. Tom Barrett represents Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes all of Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee and Livingston counties, most of Eaton County, and portions of Oakland and Genesee counties. Barrett is serving his first term in Congress after previously serving four years in the Michigan House and four years in the Michigan Se

Sponsored candidate profile: William Lawrence outlines campaign priorities on affordability, housing, labor rights, environmental protection, government reform and economic security in Michigan’s 7th District.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — ArtPrize returns Friday, Sept. 18, and the City of Grand Rapids is preparing to welcome more than 1 million visitors over the 16‑day event. This year’s competition features more than 1,100 artists and 1,025 entries — the largest number since 2018 — across 159 venues in five districts, including City Hall, Calder Plaza, the Blue Bridge and Sixth Street Park. ArtPrize 2026 builds on strong momentum from last year, which drew 967,000 visitors and generated

Joy Gleason of GLAD Tours shares Lansing history, including the story of Potter Park Zoo and the city’s enduring “City in the Forest” nickname.

Community Feature | The Chronicle News | Flint, Michigan For more than a century, Flint Farmers’ Market has served as a place where food, small business and community meet. Founded in 1905, the market has grown into a year-round destination in downtown Flint. It brings together local growers, food businesses, makers and entrepreneurs under one roof. Generations of residents have come to know the market as both a shopping destination and a community gathering place. Today, the

Submitted by the Shannon Dare Wayne campaign Courtesy Photo: Shannon Dare Wayne, candidate Michigan House District 31 Milan City Council Member Shannon Dare Wayne Launches Campaign for Michigan House District 31, Receives Endorsement of Rep. Reggie Miller MILAN, Mich. — Milan City Councilmember Shannon Dare Wayne today announced her candidacy for Michigan House District 31 with the endorsement of current Rep. Reggie Miller. The campaign described the race as a key contest as

Eastern Michigan University alumna Ronia Cabansag, now a producer for Michigan Public’s Stateside, was named a finalist for SPJ Detroit’s Young Journalist of the Year honor.

Courtesy Photo: Former Mayor Rosalyn Bliss at the 9/21/26 Mayor’s Grove dedication inside of Riverside Park. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids yesterday celebrated the opening of Mayor’s Grove, a new outdoor classroom at Riverside Park. City leaders, community members, and former Mayors Rosalynn Bliss and George Heartwell joined Mayor David LaGrand for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony held on the lawn just south of the lagoon near the Guild Street entrance. Mayor’s Grov

LANSING, Mich. — For many renters, a housing problem can quickly become a crisis. A dispute with a landlord, an unexpected eviction notice, a utility shutoff or difficulty finding affordable housing can leave families unsure of where to turn. Tenant Resource Center Mid Michigan is working to help Lansing-area residents better understand their options and connect with support before housing instability becomes homelessness. The organization describes its mission as helping res

Courtesy Photo: Lady Friend, middle, a sophomore at Grand Rapids Public Museum School, speaks at today’s State Board of Education meeting about how the innovative school transforms high school for students. LANSING – Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan community and beyond. Students and staff from the school at today’s State Board of Educatio

As data centers threaten local communities and AI experts sound the alarm on advanced models, Lawrence releases two-step plan to slam the breaks and protect Michiganders Courtesy Photo: William Lawrence Candidate Michigan Congressional Race District 07. *** Read the plan here *** Scan QR code to read plan LANSING, Mich — Today, William Lawrence, Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Michigan’s 7th district, released a comprehensive plan to imm

Lansing – Michigan voters have choices to cast their ballot which make it easier to vote. Voters can sign up for the Permanent Ballot List and have a ballot mailed to them at their permanent or temporary home, vote early at one of two early voting locations in Lansing, or vote on Election Day. What is on the Ballot? Lansing citizens will vote on the ballot that includes candidates for state-wide office like Governor, US Senate, US House, State Senate, State House, and Mich

Pinckney IndependentClaire Donovan:“He’s not necessarily following a party. He’s going for issues that I think apply to everybody in both parties” Courtesy Photo: William Lawrence Congressional Candidate Michigan District 07. BRIGHTON, MI — Last week, independent and conservative-leaning voters spoke to the Michigan Advance about Democrat Will Lawrence’s growing momentum in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. At a campaign stop in conservative Livingston County, independen