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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Milk scare in Idaho: what’s behind the raw milk illness outbreak?

Idaho is dealing with a growing problem: nearly 60 people have fallen ill after drinking raw milk in just two weeks. The infections started showing up around May 19, and most of the sick people drank milk from two different farms in North and southern Idaho. Health officials haven’t named the farms,

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Jun 06 2026OPINION

Michigan's Housing Puzzle: Can Fewer Rules Mean More Homes?

Michigan is facing a tough housing problem. Prices keep climbing and many young adults can't afford to buy a home. The issue isn't just about money. Rules and regulations make it harder to build new houses. These rules don't just slow down construction. They also limit choices for families looking f

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Jun 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Quick Guide to Michigan’s Lake Temperatures This Summer

Michigan’s lakes heat up at different speeds in early summer. While the big lakes like Superior stay chilly, some spots are already warm enough for a quick dip. Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron and parts of Lake Erie are pushing close to 70 degrees, making them feel almost bath-like compared to other areas

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Jun 04 2026WEATHER

Rain Arrives Early in Michigan, Says Weather Update

Michigan weather watchers get a new schedule for the next rainy spell. The forecast now says the rain will hit the state on Friday, not Saturday as earlier predicted. That shift means most of Michigan could be clear by late Saturday afternoon or evening. The change comes from fresh data that

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Jun 04 2026WEATHER

Northeast Ohio braces for summer storms after a dry spell

Northeast Ohio has enjoyed a stretch of clear, sunny days with little change in weather. From now until Friday, the region will stay mostly dry under a stable weather system pushing in from the north. Daily highs will rise gradually—from the mid-70s on Wednesday to the upper 80s by Friday—as warmer

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Budget Battle: Tough Choices Ahead

Alaska’s money troubles didn’t appear overnight. Back in 2013, the state started spending more than it earned—using savings to cover the gap. That’s like a family dipping into their emergency fund every month just to pay bills. Oil prices then plummeted, dropping to $26 a barrel in 2014, making the

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Behind the scenes of Michigan's mental health safety checks

Michigan lawmakers are taking a hard look at how the state protects kids in mental health hospitals after an audit called protections "not enough. " Officials from the Office of Recipient Rights faced tough questions last week about delays in handling serious complaints. One big issue? Nearly a thir

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Data Centers and Power Rules: A Fresh Look

Montana’s energy scene has a long history of watchdogs and reformers. A former state senator, who spent two decades in the legislature, played a key role in tightening how utilities bill customers. Back in 1975 he pushed for a bill that cut out the so‑called “fair value” clause, which had let power

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Jun 02 2026WEATHER

Michigan’s weather flip: from calm to stormy

Michigan has been stuck in a weather rut for days, enjoying calm sunny skies thanks to a stubborn high-pressure system that acts like a giant roadblock in the sky. This pattern, called an Omega block, traps warm air over the region while pushing storms far away. For now, the state basks in dry days

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Michigan should think twice before joining a new tax credit program for schools

Michigan has a long history of rejecting school vouchers, and this new federal program could be another way to bypass public education. Instead of directly funding private schools through vouchers, this plan offers tax credits to people who donate to groups that hand out scholarships. But here’s the

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