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MDHHS confirms Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak with 170+ cases reported in nine days

A large outbreak of cyclosporiasis is growing in Michigan, according to state health officials.

Whitmer says MI Nat'l Guard in D.C. for America 250 will end if used for Trump's mission

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer threatened to pull the Michigan National Guard's involvement in America 250 in Washington, D.C.

Trump approves $32.1M disaster aid for Michigan after storms, tornadoes and flooding

President Donald Trump has approved $32.1 million in disaster aid for Michigan.

Water safety group pushes school curriculum after 28 Great Lakes drowning deaths

GREAT LAKES, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Great Lakes water safety organization is renewing its call for mandatory water safety education in Michigan schools after 2

Federal student loans change July 1, experts feel Michigan better off than most

The change, part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," eliminates the "Grad Plus" program and moves the top line for borrowers.

Progress, but no vote yet as talks continue on Michigan state budget

Michigan lawmakers have not yet passed a state budget.

Michigan native among firefighters killed in Colorado wildfire

A 38-year-old Clinton Township native was one of three firefighters that died fighting a wildfire in Colorado over the weekend.

Firefighter rescues tubing group on Dowagiac River

A group of tubers is safe after a water rescue on the Dowagiac River.Pokagon Fire says the group got trapped in fallen trees and debris Tuesday evening.A firefi

Temporary lift of ongoing traffic restrictions for Michigan Fourth of July holiday travel

Traffic restrictions will be removed on Thursday afternoon through the holiday weekend.

Groundbreaking held for new Fribrosan fiberglass facility in Cass County

New jobs are coming to Cass County.A groundbreaking took place on Tuesday for the Fibrosan fiberglass facility.This is just east of Cassopolis.Leaders from the

Preparations underway for the 68th Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk

The Mackinac Bridge Walk will take place September 7, with the bridge closing to vehicle traffic from 6:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Officials finalize plans for M-63, I-94 road project in St. Joseph

road construction will soon be finalized in St. Joseph.The M-63 and I-94 road project will soon see changes.. with the Michigan Department of Transporation rele

Benton Harbor Area Schools superintendent steps down after less than a year

A major shift in leadership for Benton Harbor Area Schools.After serving as district superintendent for a little less than a year Doctor Simone Griffin has anno

Police: Meth, fentanyl, crack, pistol seized during arrest of Muskegon man

The investigation wrapped up June 25 with the arrest of Nicquon Branch Jr., 32, of Muskegon.

Ludacris withdraws from performing at National Cherry Festival due to scheduling conflicts

The National Cherry Festival announced Saturday that Ludacris will no longer be performing at the Cherry Festival on Saturday, July 11.

Attorney General Nessel secures order Halting Kalshi's Michigan Operations

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a temporary restraining order halting Kalshi from offering online sports wagers to Michigan residents.

Michigan Department of Transportation to lift restrictions for 4th of July holiday

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is stopping work and lifting traffic restrictions this holiday weekend to ease congestion and increase safety.

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Woman turns herself in, released on PR bond in Kalamazoo fatal hit-and-run

A woman has been charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo.

Semi truck driver dies after crashing into a car on US-131 in Kent County

A semi truck driver is dead after he hit another vehicle on Wednesday morning.

Man stabbed by co-worker, dies at Coldwater meat processing plant, police say

An argument between two co-workers ended in a fatal stabbing at a Coldwater meat processing plant.

Dowagiac community forum on data center noise lawsuit amid facility expansion

The informational session comes about a month after the suit was filed and just four days after the Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced a major expansion.

Kalamazoo roadside tree project may be scaled back amid safety debate, limits and pushback

Opposition to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s roadside tree removal project continued to grow Tuesday as residents packed another public meeting.

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Trump approves $32.1M disaster aid for Michigan after storms, tornadoes and flooding

Whitmer says MI Nat'l Guard in D.C. for America 250 will end if used for Trump's mission

Groundbreaking held for new Fribrosan fiberglass facility in Cass County

Preparations underway for the 68th Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk

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Walmart stabbing suspect Bradford Gille in court for status conference

The case against the man charged in the Walmart stabbing in Traverse City was the focus of a court hearing Monday.

House Bill 6108 would let Michigan students swap world language requirement for CTE

Under current Michigan Law, in order to graduate, students have to complete one year of world languages.

Flint Township couple charged with murder, child abuse in 7-year-old son’s death

FLINT TOWNSHIP Mich. - A 7-year-old boy’s death in Flint Township has led to second-degree murder and child abuse charges against his parents

Nearly 2,000 kids fill Michigan Capitol lawn for Come Out & Play event highlighting parks

Nearly 2,000 kids gathered on the lawn of the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday for Come Out & Play @ the Capitol.

Program credited with reducing absenteeism could lose state funding

KALKASKA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Schools across Northern Michigan have made progress reducing chronic absenteeism, but educators worry a key attendance pr

Michigan Attorney General releases report on alleged sexual abuse at Diocese of Saginaw

A full report regarding allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct at the Diocese of Saginaw has been released by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

International Bridge closing to traffic for Saturday walk

The 36th annual Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Walk will start at the Arts Center at Lake Superior State University at 9 a.m.

Michigan women’s prison warden on personal leave

The warden of Michigan’s only all-women’s prison is on a temporary personal leave.The Michigan Department of Corrections said Jeremy Howard, warden at the Huro

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Police: Meth, fentanyl, crack, pistol seized during arrest of Muskegon man

Benton Harbor Area Schools superintendent steps down after less than a year

Officials finalize plans for M-63, I-94 road project in St. Joseph

Could Lake Michigan waves help power Beaver Island?