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Rebecca Fackler, 57, died on Sunday while incarcerated at Huron Valley women’s prison. The Michigan Department of Corrections didn't provide a cause of death.
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Ann Arbor residents are facing off with DTE after the company's poor tree-trimming.
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A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
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An Outlier Media review of bus routes found that more than 40% of high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District are served by buses that run infrequently or at times that poorly match school schedules.
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Enrollment in Healthcare.gov and the other marketplaces is plunging by 5 million, the new paper from KFF finds. Last year, Congress failed to make a deal to keep the coverage more affordable.
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“This settlement directly supports our efforts to hold corporations accountable for the pollution caused by their products," says Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Michigan is trying to keep the number of newly-certified teachers in the state on pace with teacher exits. Plus, why the Mackinac Bridge was a divisive topic before it was built. Last, the latest episode of On Hand digs into the history and culture of Southeast Michigan's "Mile Roads."
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Consumers Energy originally planned to shut the West Michigan power plant down starting last year. But the Department of Energy has issued a series of orders forcing the plant to stay open.
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Michigan Public has been recognized with multiple Broadcast Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). These awards were announced Thursday, April 2, 2026 during the MAB’s Broadcast Excellence Awards announcement show.
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The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
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The Pistons were overwhelmed at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rolled to a 125-94 victory in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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They’ve got glass, torches, and… a dragon? Art museums in Flint and Toledo are boosting their attendance through interactive outreach.
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State law requires school districts to be in session at least 180 days per year. Most districts keep space in the schedule for snow days, but some need more this year.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Bill sponsors say if you choose "lifetime" medical on your car insurance, you should actually get itNew bills aim to fix problems with Michigan's auto no-fault law. Bill sponsors say those problems keep people who choose lifetime medical coverage on their car insurance from getting what they're paying for.
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The death of a 28-year-old woman at Michigan’s only women’s prison is drawing renewed scrutiny over conditions inside the facility.
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The consensus on Michigan's revenue forecast is a bit better than earlier this year, but the state is still projected to be short of a balanced budget by about $1 billion.
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Attorneys for the state of Michigan and environmental groups told a federal appeals court that the U.S. Energy Department falsely claimed an energy emergency.
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