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Michigan cuts Going PRO Talent Fund by 42 percent for fiscal year 2026

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Cycle 1 of the Fiscal Year 2026 Going PRO Talent Fund began accepting applications on October 14, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. EDT on October 30.

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Michigan's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 27

By A. N. Hart | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

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US-131 bridge replacement in Kalamazoo enters final phase with traffic shift

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that the second year of a three-year project to replace the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak railroad in Kalamazoo is nearing completion.

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Attorney General Nessel issues warning about ransomware during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert on computer ransomware as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Michigan considers payroll tax exemptions as new business incentive tool

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Michigan lawmakers are considering a new business incentive program that would provide payroll tax exemptions to companies creating new jobs in the state.

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Allegan County school psychologist Becca Drozd wins Michigan Lottery education award

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Becca Drozd, a school psychologist at Hopkins Public Schools in Allegan County, has received the Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

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Northern Michigan's Oliver Auyeung-Ashton named CCHA Rookie of the Week after record debut

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 13, 2025

Freshman goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton has been named CCHA Rookie of the Week, marking his first conference honor.

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Northbound I-75 lanes to reopen early at Zilwaukee Bridge after maintenance

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that all lanes of northbound I-75 on the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw County are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 14, following the early completion of preventive maintenance.

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Detour planned for Cut River Bridge inspections in Mackinac County

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will carry out inspections of the Heath M. Robinson Memorial Cut River Bridge on US-2 in Mackinac County from October 27 to October 31.

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Small Business Association of Michigan briefing covers tax, healthcare, and trade issues

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 13, 2025

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) held its latest Small Business Briefing on October 13, 2025.

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NMU athletics schedules multiple events across sports for October weekend

By M. M. Tom | Oct 13, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams are scheduled for a series of competitions from October 17 to October 19.

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Whitmer signs education budget extending free school meals for all Michigan students

By H. L. Garrett | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan will continue to provide free school meals for all public school students as part of the state's fiscal year 2026 education budget.

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Michigan AG joins multistate effort opposing federal deployment of National Guard to cities

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other state attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting legal challenges by Illinois and Oregon against the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard for civil law enforcement...

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Whitmer signs bipartisan Michigan budget securing $2.7 billion for core Medicaid services

By L. L. Dennison | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 budget will protect $2.7 billion in federal funding for core Medicaid services, aiming to ensure continued access to health care for millions of residents across the state.

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Whitmer proclaims Free School Lunch Week as part of education funding plan

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week in Michigan.

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Ylitalo and Annala lead NMU men’s golf to seventh place at DU Panther Invite

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team concluded its participation in the DU Panther Invite in Augusta, Michigan, finishing seventh out of 12 teams.

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MDOT begins Detroit storm sewer project to support environmental sustainability

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin construction on a new storm sewer outfall at the Detroit riverfront on October 13.

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Aavra Relich leads Northern Michigan Wildcats at DU Panther Invite

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team completed its fall season at the DU Panther Invite in Augusta, Michigan, finishing 10th out of 12 teams.

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Badker leads Northern Michigan Wildcats after first round at Panther Invite

By M. M. Tom | Oct 11, 2025

AUGUSTA, Mich. – The Northern Michigan University men's golf team completed the first round of the DU Panther Invite at Stoatin Brae golf club in Augusta, Michigan.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats fall to Ohio State despite strong debut by freshman goaltender

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 11, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's hockey team lost 3-1 to No. 16 Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, in the final game of their road non-conference schedule.