Cases of walking pneumonia, a bacterial infection, have been on the rise in Michigan, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Janelle D. James
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Snowy weather to hit parts of Michigan as Thanksgiving travel rush begins
A record number of Michiganders are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. The chance of running into snow increases as you travel further up the state.
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A warning for Michigan drivers: It’s peak season for deer-car collisions
The chance of hitting an animal while driving is higher in Michigan than in most other states.
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Voter turnout tops 5.5M in Michigan, matching 2020
Election Day went smoothly for most municipalities with little disruption to voting, despite Michigan being the target of bogus threats and misinformation.
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Obama, Eminem rally Detroit to supercharge Michigan vote for Kamala Harris
Former President Barack Obama urged Detroiters to “get off your couch and vote.” He was introduced by Eminem.
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Kamala Harris’ membership in AKA sorority sparks ‘Divine 9’ political action push
As Harris seeks to become the first Black woman president, fellow members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are mobilizing voters in Michigan and other swing states.
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Audit finds DTE Electric and Consumers Energy outages ‘worse than average’
The Michigan Public Service Commission hired an independent consulting group to audit DTE Electric and Consumers Energy. The audit found that outage durations were ‘worse than average’ compared to other utility companies.
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Michigan residents to get $40 daily credit for extended power outages
The Michigan Public Service Commission has raised the bill credit that utilities must give to customers who experience an extended power outage to $40 per day — a $2 increase.
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Vance says he would deport ‘violent criminals’ first in Michigan speech
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance blamed Kamala Harris for the crisis at the southern border saying if Trump is elected, they will implement mass deportations starting with the “most violent criminals.”
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Michigan Aug. 6 primary: What to know about absentee ballots, early voting
With the Michigan primary fast approaching, election officials recommend you return absentee ballots in person rather than by mail. Here’s what else you need to know.