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Michigan Congresswoman say Medicaid cuts will raise health care costs for all
FLINT, Mich. - President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes cutting Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years. The bill, signed into law early this month, also requires able-bodied adults to complete 80 hours of community...

Michigan receives part of $720 million settlement
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Eight drug makers are facing nationwide settlements. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel making the announcement on Thursday. The settlement comes as these companies manufactured opioid pills, worsening the nationwide...

Michigan McDonald’s Manager Fatally Stabbed by Coworker in Shocking Incident
A tragic incident unfolded today in Macomb County, where a Michigan McDonald's manager lost her life after being fatally stabbed by a co-worker. Reports indicate that during the incident at the Eastpointe McDonald’s, a customer fired a gun, trying...

Michigan DNR announces graduation of 15 new conservation officers
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Training Academy recently hosted a graduation ceremony in Roscommon, for 15 new conservation officers. Among them were two Oakland County residents: Zachary Adams from Commerce...

Michigan McDonald's manager killed in workplace stabbing was single mom to six
A workplace dispute in Eastpointe ended with a McDonald's manager dead and one of her employees held at gunpoint by a customer. EASTPOINTE, Mich. (FOX 2) - The manager of an Eastpointe McDonald's who was stabbed to death on Thursday after getting...

Detroit is most stressed city, South Burlington the least
With statistics showing that 77 percent of Americans are feeling stressed about the future of the nation, the personal-finance website WalletHub on July 7 released its report on 2025’s Most & Least Stressed Cities in America, as well as expert...

Detroit projects cut food waste with robots, creative cooking and more
Detroit — Shay Goudia mixed 320 pounds of cornmeal into a batch of banana-walnut cornbread in the kitchen of the Salvation Army. She figures if she doesn't do it, she doesn't know who will. "Food is healing. It transcends everything," Goudia said....

Health Department once again drawing attention to risks of underage marijuana use
The Berrien County Health Department and the Voice, Change, Hope, Alliance are once again teaming up to educate the community about the negative effects of underage marijuana use while providing resources for parents to help keep their kids on the...

Detroit’s restored Michigan Central Station leads the way for future mobility
Michigan Central Station, a renovated, historic train station that reopened in June 2024, serves as the centerpiece of a 30-acre mobility innovation district. (Photograph by Stephen McGee, courtesy of Michigan Central) By Robert L. Reid In...

Michigan doctors urge vaccination as measles cases hit national record
“There's some confusion and changes going on in the federal level when it comes to vaccine recommendations, but the state of Michigan is holding firm to following evidence-based strong, data-supported recommendations to keep our kids and...

Michigan's WK Kellogg cereal maker set to be bought by Italian candymaker Ferrero
Michigan's WK Kellogg Co., the cereal giant, is set to be acquired by the Italian candymaker behind Ferrero Rocher in a nearly $3 billion deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. A deal with parent Ferrero SpA, the maker of Butterfinger...

Detroit store employee, two customers injured in accidental shooting, police say
Employee, two customers injured in accidental shooting in Detroit Employee, two customers injured in accidental shooting in Detroit 01:50 Three people were injured in an accidental shooting Wednesday at Detroit's Eastern Market, according to...

Detroit council approves plan to make licensing easier for small business owners
(WXYZ) — Detroit City Council is taking a bold step to make the process of opening a small business easier and more affordable. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Detroit council approves plan to make licensing easier for small business owners...

Huge summit with Mark Cuban, Wyclef Jean comes to Detroit, its first time not in NYC
DETROIT - Leaders from all over the world, from all walks of life, descended upon Detroit for a huge global action summit. Global Citizen NOW held its first-ever U.S. edition summit outside of New York City at the newly constructed Hudson’s...

NFL Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders details his heart attack experience
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing NFL Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders details his heart attack experience 07:12 UP NEXT Mechanized maternity mannequin part of new era of medicine...

Blanchard Valley Health System Announces Changes to the Board of Trustees
The Blanchard Valley Health System Board of Trustees nominated new Board and Committee members at the recent annual meeting. As community leaders, BVHS Board and Committee members bring valuable insight and leadership that help ensure the...

Judge rejects challenge to Michigan’s decades-long ban on publicly funded abortions
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan’s longtime ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents, saying a group that brought the lawsuit had no standing to file it. Michigan voters in 2022 approved a sweeping...

Detroit Signals a Culture Shift for Small Business as Council Approves Licensing Reform
The weight of bureaucracy has held Detroit’s entrepreneurs in a chokehold for years. Opening a business has too often meant wading through overlapping permits, contradictory deadlines, and unclear city processes. But that tide may be turning. On...

Suspect accused of shooting at Michigan deputies, pointing gun at MSP troopers before being shot by police
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A suspect remains in critical condition after he allegedly shot at deputies during a chase and pointed a gun at Michigan State Police and got shot by troopers on Wednesday night. The backstory: According to MSP,...

How to bet Detroit Lions in 2025: Super Bowl odds, win total, props, best bets and what you need to know
After a successful 2023 season that saw the Detroit Lions win their division for the first time since 1993 while matching the franchise's highest win total ever, there was speculation the team could lose key pieces, most notably offensive...