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State program brings fourth graders to state parks
In a world dominated by smartphones and screen time, the Department of Natural Resources aims to reconnect kids with Michigan’s great outdoors.
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New Michigan law: Universal blood lead testing for young kids
Michigan implements mandatory blood lead testing for children at 12 and 24 months, marking a vital step toward early detection and prevention of lead poisoning.
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Michigan drunken driver sentenced to 25 years for birthday party crash that killed 2 kids
A drunken driver who crashed her SUV into a birthday party at a Michigan boat club, killing two children, was sentenced Thursday to at least 25 years in prison for second-degree murder.
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Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region
Storms swept through Michigan overnight—leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power.
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State continues to support restoration of iconic lighthouses
A report from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program said more than $2.9 million in matching grants has been awarded since the program began in 2000, benefitting dozens of preservation projects across the state.
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Binge-watch the 11 best movies set in Michigan
From thrillers to romantic dramas to action flicks, here are some of the best movies set in Michigan to enjoy on your next movie night!
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FBI says it broke up a plan to attack an Army site in suburban Detroit
A 19-year-old man was arrested after spending months planning an attack on a US Army site in suburban Detroit.
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House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.
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Male teacher shortage continues to be a problem in Michigan
A recent report found widespread teacher shortages to be a continuing problem in Michigan, with male teachers in especially short supply.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Weed waits for no one. And in Michigan, the pace of cannabis-related headlines is only speeding up.
