News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
An early morning explosion in Cadillac on July 5, 2025, destroyed a fireworks tent, leading to a significant emergency response. This followed a previous fire involving a fireworks trailer.
MSU researchers reveal that 2025 tariff hikes disrupted global trade, causing significant challenges for companies and consumers, particularly in Michigan, exacerbating economic hardships for lower-income families and farmers.
A University of Michigan study reveals significant AI skepticism among nonbinary, transgender, and disabled individuals, highlighting concerns on social bias in AI applications and urging policymakers to include marginalized voices to ensure equitable technology development.
WKAR Public Media lays off nine staff due to a CPB funding rescission, which impacts TV production, digital operations, and fundraising. Federal budget cuts exacerbate challenges for public broadcasters, threatening crucial services and community programs across Michigan.
Governor Whitmer warns that proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts could devastate Michigan’s economy, leading to a $4.53 billion GDP decline and over 41,500 lost jobs, severely impacting local healthcare and businesses reliant on these programs.
Fireworks in Michigan’s Thumb Region will light up the skies from July 3 to 12, with events spanning five counties. Safety officials urge responsible use amid rising injury rates associated with consumer fireworks during the festivities.
The MAGA Solar Act seeks to limit Michigan’s solar energy to 20%, prohibits panels from certain countries, enforces local control, and imposes requirements for shared solar installations, amidst concerns over hindering clean energy progress.
Dr. Sophie Toya sentenced in Michigan for massive $6.3M Medicare brace fraud, targeting elderly and disabled patients. A Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, physician, Dr. Sophie?Toya, 56, received a four-year federal prison sentence on June?26, 2025, for orchestrating a $6.3 million Medicare fraud …
