(WOOD) – Tuesday is a big day for the Great Lakes state. Michigan became the nation’s 26th state on Jan. 26, 1837. In honor of the state’s 179th birthday, here are five interesting facts about ...

Michigan basketball will face UConn Huskies on Monday, April 6, in Indianapolis for the NCAA title. Here's a quick hitter with what you need to know.

Michigan has had 107 fatalities due to lightning since 1959. This puts Michigan number 13 in U.S. states in lightning fatalities. This week is lightning safety week, and is very important here in ...

The great state of Michigan celebrates its 180th birthday Thursday. It's two peninsulas and 9.9 million people strong. Here are a few fun facts about our state to help celebrate Michigan's admission ...

Michigan has roughly 17,000 full-time uniformed police officers who work for more than 600 state, county and local departments, according to data collected by the FBI. The FBI collects annual numbers ...

The great state of Michigan celebrates its 180th birthday today. It's two peninsulas and 9.9 million people strong. Here are a few fun facts about our state to help celebrate Michigan's admission into ...