Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada is headed toward Michigan beginning early Wednesday morning.
Janelle D. James
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Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags
Michigan joined the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline initiative in 2022. In the last year, over 88,000 calls have been answered.
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Michigan fireworks laws 2024: What’s allowed and where to catch a show
As many residents and municipalities begin fireworks celebrations in the coming days, a look at Michigan regulations, plus safety tips.
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Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan — second time since 2022
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has detected a population of spotted lanternflies in Monroe County. The invasive insects excrete a sticky liquid that can grow a ‘sooty mold’ deadly to plants.
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Whitmer creates task force to reduce gun violence in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday establishing a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The announcement comes days after a man opened fire on a splash pad in Rochester Hills.
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Michigan taxpayers hit by summer storms have just days left to file ’23 returns
The Internal Revenue Service set a June 17 filing deadline for individuals and businesses in nine Michigan counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in August 2023.
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How tornado sirens operate in Michigan, and other ways to stay on alert
A category EF-1 tornado ripped through Livonia Wednesday afternoon following severe winds and thunderstorms. The tornado was not detected on the National Weather Service’s radar and city officials were not able to activate a tornado siren in time.
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Before, after photos show transformation of Michigan Central Station in Detroit
The iconic Michigan Central Station will reopen on Thursday after a $950 million restoration by Ford Motor Co.
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Electric bills in Michigan are rising — just in time for summer
Summer rates for DTE and Consumers Energy customers will go into effect from Saturday and last through the end of September. Customers will be charged more for electricity during peak hours.
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Wayne State University police dismantle encampment; 13 arrested
Wayne State police moved in to clear the encampment at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. Thirteen people were arrested. Protesters continued demonstrating on a street nearby.