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Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows
Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu—the second human case associated with an outbreak in US dairy cows.
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Flint’s mayor steps in to help residents with water bills
Mayor Neeley proposed a $250,000 ARPA allocation to support Flint families struggling with water bills.
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Census Bureau estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline
Michigan’s largest city had seen an exodus of people since the 1950s. Yet the estimates released Thursday show the population of Detroit rose by 1,852 people from 631,366 in 2022 to 633,218 last year.
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From food trucks to improv comedy: Flint small businesses receive $10K
On National Small Business Day, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and General Motors announced a new cohort of businesses for the Moving Flint Forward small business program.
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High-tech jobs open up with major aerospace expansion in Oakland County
A $9.1 million investment will see the aerospace and defense industry manufacturer Barron Industries, Inc. creating 50 brand-new, high-tech jobs in the Oxford area.
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Navigating Michigan’s local state of emergency declaration: What you need to know
Following severe weather, Governor Whitmer declared a local state of emergency in three MI counties.
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Woman was living inside rooftop grocery store sign with computer and coffee maker for a year
Contractors curious about an extension cord on the roof of a Michigan grocery store made a startling discovery: A 34-year-old woman was living inside the business sign, with enough space for a computer, printer and coffee maker, police said.
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Michigan’s Unmanned Triple Challenge: The race for drone dominance begins
MI Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a new state-sponsored competition, the Unmanned Triple Challenge. Here’s what you need to know.
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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI’s botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
The US Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
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An iconic Michigan lighthouse will get restored, all thanks to license plates
A historic lighthouse in Grand Haven, Michigan, is set to receive significant restoration work thanks to MI license plates. Here’s what you need to know.
