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.
Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect following slow-speed chase and water standoff; psychiatric review pending. Felony Charges Follow Strange Water Standoff in Bay Port BAY PORT, Mich. — A 43-year-old Bay Port resident is facing multiple charges after a property damage complaint escalated …
Rep. BeGole urges lawmakers to secure funding for aging pipes, nitrification towers, and water treatment systems. Statewide Water Reinvestment Required to Prevent Owosso Crisis LANSING—On June?25, 2025, State Rep. Brian BeGole told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that Owosso and nearby townships …
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a decree mandating Domtar to clean PFAS-laden sludge at a Port Huron site, addressing public health concerns and facilitating statewide cleanup efforts through financial penalties and community transparency measures.
Michigan’s Free PreK program receives a $16.5 million funding boost to establish or expand 494 classrooms statewide, aiming to provide no-cost, high-quality education for eligible 4-year-olds and reduce childcare expenses for families.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s regulation allowing the termination of federal grants, claiming it violates the Constitution and disrupts vital funding for state programs.
Mich. AG Nessel fights to stop climate DOJ climate lawsuit against Big Oil—says feds jump the gun. Detroit legal showdown over pre-emptive DOJ lawsuit targets state climate plans Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel moved on June 20 to dismiss a federal …
Gas prices in Michigan surged over 20 cents last week, the highest increase nationwide, largely due to market reactions to U.S. military actions and instability in the Middle East, impacting global oil prices significantly.
Federal lawmakers are investigating the University of Michigan over potential agroterrorism-related research security lapses. Concerns center on Chinese nationals accused of smuggling harmful biological materials, prompting scrutiny of U.S. government grant protocols and foreign affiliations.
