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Whitmer signs record-setting $24B education budget with focus on per-pupil funding

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 7, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 education budget, marking her seventh consecutive education budget.

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Annala finishes second in playoff at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

By M. M. Tom | Oct 7, 2025

Senior Tyler Annala achieved a personal milestone at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate in Lemont, Illinois, finishing as co-champion after 54 holes before falling in a playoff to take second place.

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Genesee County teacher honored by Michigan Lottery for educational excellence

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 7, 2025

A fourth-grade teacher from West Bendle Elementary in Genesee County has received the Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

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Northern Michigan women's golf finishes eighth at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 7, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team completed its second-to-last tournament of the 2025-26 fall season at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate in Lemont, Illinois.

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Attorneys general urge Supreme Court review on individual enforcement of Voting Rights Act

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 7, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 22 other states and the District of Columbia, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by a lower court that limits individuals’ ability to enforce Section 2 of...

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Michigan legislature passes delayed school aid fund budget with increased per-pupil funding

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 7, 2025

A $21.3 billion School Aid Fund budget was approved by the Michigan Senate and House, increasing the per-pupil allowance by 4.6 percent to $10,050 for each student.

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Chinese national sentenced for running illicit massage parlors in Wayne County

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 7, 2025

A Chinese national, Huazi Piao, was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for operating commercial sex operations at illicit massage parlors in Wayne County.

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Michigan lawmakers clash over causes behind brief government shutdown

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 7, 2025

The Michigan state government operated without a budget for four hours on Wednesday morning, an occurrence that has led to differing explanations from Republican and Democratic leaders in the legislature.

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Three Northern Michigan golfers rank in top 25 after day one at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 6, 2025

Three members of the Northern Michigan Wildcats women's golf team are positioned in the top 25 after two rounds at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate, held at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Illinois.

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Michigan legislature finalizes budget with implications for small business programs

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 6, 2025

The Michigan Legislature has finalized the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a brief delay that saw the government operating without funding for several hours.

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I-496 lane closures planned for early morning utility work in Lansing

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 6, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has granted Comcast a permit to conduct utility work on I-496 at Grand Avenue in Lansing.

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Detroit woman wins $1 million Powerball prize on first try

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 6, 2025

A Detroit resident has won a $1 million Powerball prize after purchasing her first ticket.

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Northbound US-127 ramp closure set for sign truss installation in Lansing

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 6, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will implement overnight closures on northbound US-127 in Lansing starting Thursday, October 9, for the installation of a sign truss.

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Small Business Association of Michigan reviews new taxes and policy impacts

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 6, 2025

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) recently held a briefing to discuss changes affecting the state's small business community.

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Michigan small businesses continue to face hiring challenges despite steady job openings

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 6, 2025

In September, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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MDOT schedules lane closures for bridge inspections in Shiawassee and Isabella counties

By M. M. Tom | Oct 6, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced plans to conduct routine bridge inspections in Isabella and Shiawassee counties later this month.

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Michigan secures continued access to victim aid funds after DOJ drops proposed conditions

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 6, 2025

After joining a coalition of states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the DOJ has decided not to move forward with plans to impose new conditions on nearly $1.4 billion...

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Wildcats surrender late lead to Cardinals in draw

By M. M. Tom | Oct 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Wildcats women's soccer team played to a 3-3 draw against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in their second GLIAC matchup of the weekend.

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Ottawa County resident wins $300,000 with Michigan Lottery instant game

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

A 26-year-old woman from Ottawa County has won $300,000 after playing the Michigan Lottery’s Safe Cracker Cashword instant game.

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Michigan Lottery urges participation in final second chance drawing

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is reminding players to participate in the final round of its $5/$10 and $20 Second Chance promotions.