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- 1Raw Milk Cheese E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 13 Across Nine States▼Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese E. coli O26 Outbreak: 13 Sick in California, Nevada, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah — 8 Hospitalized, 3 with HUS
An E. coli O26 outbreak linked to Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese has sickened 13 people in California, Nevada, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah. Eight people have been hospitalized, including three who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney complication. Health officials are investigating the outbreak, which has raised renewed concern over the safety of unpasteurized dairy products sold across state lines.
- 2Michigan's 2026 Election: Key Races to Watch●Michigan Election 2026: Key Races and Historical Presidential Election Results
Attention is turning to Michigan's 2026 elections, with coverage highlighting the key races on the ballot alongside the state's history of presidential election results. As a key swing state, Michigan's contests for statewide offices and the legislature are expected to draw national focus, with its past voting patterns seen as a barometer for the broader political landscape heading into the midterms.
- 3Gretchen Whitmer defends trans rights support to skeptical Democrats▼Gretchen Whitmer to Democrats questioning their support for trans rights: ‘I’ve never wavered’
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer pushed back against fellow Democrats who have begun questioning the party's support for transgender rights, saying she has 'never wavered' on the issue. Her comments come amid an ongoing debate within the party over how prominently to champion trans rights after recent election losses. Supporters see her stance as a call for principle, while the intra-party rift it addresses continues to grow.
- 4Michigan chemists turn nitrate pollution into ammonia with plant-inspired catalyst●Michigan chemists turn stubborn nitrate pollution into ammonia with a plant-inspired catalyst
Chemists in Michigan have developed a catalyst inspired by plants that converts stubborn nitrate pollution into ammonia. The breakthrough could offer a way to clean contaminated water while recovering ammonia, a valuable ingredient in fertilizer, from the pollutant. The research is drawing attention as a potential win-win for environmental cleanup and agriculture.
- 5Michigan's historic cyclospora outbreak seen as a warning●Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s ahead
Michigan is dealing with what is described as a historic outbreak of cyclospora, a foodborne intestinal parasite. Health coverage suggests the unusually large outbreak may signal what is ahead as conditions such as changing climate and shifting food supply chains favor the spread of foodborne illness. Officials are investigating the source, and the story is drawing attention as a possible indicator of future public health challenges.
- 6Richard Manoogian, businessman and art collector, dies at 90●Richard Manoogian, renowned businessman, philanthropist, art collector, dies at age 90
Richard Manoogian, the Detroit-area businessman, philanthropist and art collector, has died at the age of 90. Best known for leading Masco Corporation, he was also a major supporter of the Detroit Institute of Arts and a prominent figure in Michigan philanthropy. Obituaries highlight his decades-long business career and his extensive contributions to the arts and cultural institutions.
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The latest top 25 college football rankings are out, with Florida and LSU climbing while Michigan and USC drop, and three new teams entering the poll. The reshuffle has fans and analysts debating which programs are trending up or down as the season progresses.
- 8Florida set to enter top 10 as Michigan and Penn State drop out of rankings▼Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Florida into top 10, Michigan and Penn State fall from college football rankings
Florida is projected to jump into the top 10 of the college football rankings in the next Top 25 poll, according to a projection by CBS Sports. Michigan and Penn State are both expected to fall out of the rankings entirely following their latest results, a notable shake-up among traditional power programs in the sport.
- 9Iowa Stuns Michigan 20-19 with Last-Second Touchdown●Iowa Stuns Michigan 20-19 with Last-Second Touchdown at Big House
Iowa defeated Michigan 20-19 at Michigan Stadium, scoring a touchdown in the final seconds to pull off the upset. The loss hands Michigan a painful home defeat, while Iowa's late-game heroics are drawing praise from fans and analysts. The dramatic finish is fueling debate over Michigan's late-game defense and Iowa's resilience.
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Iowa defeated Michigan 20-19, scoring a touchdown in the final seconds to pull off the upset. The dramatic finish has fans debating the ending, Iowa's late-game heroics, and what the loss means for Michigan's season outlook.
- 11Barrett and EPA's Zeldin Highlight Energy and Environment Efforts in Mid-Michigan●Barrett, EPA Administrator Zeldin Highlight Reliable Energy, Environmental Protection Efforts in Mid-Michigan
Representative Tom Barrett joined EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in Mid-Michigan to highlight efforts to secure reliable energy while advancing environmental protection. The pair discussed federal initiatives aimed at balancing affordable power with pollution safeguards in the region. The visit underscores a broader push by the Trump administration's EPA to promote energy reliability alongside environmental enforcement.
- 12Michigan House lawmakers weigh bills ahead of general election▼House lawmakers consider several items during wind down to general election
Members of the Michigan House of Representatives are working through several legislative items as the session winds down ahead of the general election. With campaigning set to intensify, lawmakers are considering pending bills while their time in session narrows, and attention is turning to what can pass before the election season takes over.
- 13Free Press grades Michigan after narrow loss to Iowa▼Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades Michigan football after the No. 18 Wolverines' 20-19 loss to No. 17 Iowa. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press
No. 18 Michigan fell 20-19 to No. 17 Iowa in a close college football game, and Detroit Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia has issued his grades on the Wolverines' performance. The one-point defeat is drawing scrutiny of Michigan's execution, with fans and analysts weighing in on what went wrong against a ranked Big Ten rival.
- 14Michigan says it's safe to eat lettuce again as outbreak slows●Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Michigan health officials say residents can return to normal lettuce consumption after an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness often linked to contaminated produce, showed slowing new cases. The announcement lifts concerns that had prompted people to avoid lettuce. Officials say the risk has eased enough that regular eating habits can resume.
- 15Lansing-Jackson TV market books $39 million in political ads●Lansing-Jackson TV market has booked $39 million in political ads … and counting
Political advertisers have booked $39 million worth of television ad time in the Lansing-Jackson, Michigan media market, according to WKAR, and the total is expected to keep growing as the campaign continues. The figure highlights how heavily contested Michigan remains, with campaigns and outside groups pouring money into local airtime to reach voters across mid-Michigan.
- 16Michigan Medicine orders ambulatory nurses back to office full-time▼Ambulatory nurses frustrated by Michigan Medicine’s order to return to full-time office work
Michigan Medicine has instructed its ambulatory nurses to return to full-time in-office work, prompting frustration among affected staff. Nurses at the University of Michigan's health system say the mandate disregards the flexibility they have relied on and raises concerns about morale and retention. The dispute adds to the broader tension over return-to-office policies across the healthcare and university sectors, with workers pushing back against the loss of remote arrangements.
- 17Democrat William Lawrence campaigns for Michigan's Seventh District●William Lawrence is a Democrat running to represent Michigan's Lansing-area Seventh Congressional District with a campai
William Lawrence, a Democrat, is running for Michigan's Lansing-area Seventh Congressional District seat with a campaign centered on data centers and affordability. His platform reflects a broader Democratic focus on the rising costs of living and the local impact of large data center developments, issues increasingly shaping House races. Commenters note his messaging fits a wider party strategy rather than an outlier approach.
- 18Livonia City Clerk Details Absentee Voting Procedures for Election▼Livonia City Clerk Outlines Key Absentee Voting Procedures for Upcoming Election
The Livonia city clerk in Michigan has laid out the key procedures residents need to follow to vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming election. According to The Detroit News, the guidance covers how voters can request, complete and return their ballots. The details come as Michigan voters prepare to cast absentee ballots in growing numbers ahead of the election.