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Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van
Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van.
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License to drive: Rural Michiganders in the UP are getting back on the road thanks to state program
When you live in rural Michigan and you lose your driver’s license, you often lose access to employment, childcare services, and other critical parts of a productive life. This state-run program helps drivers get back behind the wheel with free legal and educational assistance.
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‘Mahogany Blue’ focuses on the health and well-being of Black women in Wayne County
Income, discrimination, and stigma all contribute to Black women in Wayne County having far higher rates of HIV than white women. A new state program aims to give them more control over their sexual health.
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Michigan parents can ease school bus worries by scanning a QR code
In Michigan, finding out the safety history of a school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code.
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Set sail with one of Michigan’s magical Great Lakes cruises
Michigan offers an array of stunning Great Lakes cruise experiences.
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That one time in Michigan: When one of the first radio stations launched
How WWJ changed the media landscape in Detroit.
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The FBI steps in as Flint faces ransomware crisis
The FBI is investigating last week’s criminal ransomware attack in Flint as the city scrambles to get networks back up and running.
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Photos: Massive Mid-Michigan greenhouses churn out literal tons of weed along I-96
Ever notice those enormous greenhouses just off I-96 near Webberville? They’re filled with rows of marijuana.
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11 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes
A teenager on a field trip to see a Detroit court ended up in jail clothes and handcuffs because a judge said he didn’t like her attitude.
