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Abbott Nutrition's Michigan plant pauses formula production after storm

Abbott Nutrition says it's pausing production of its EleCare formula for weeks due to storm damage in the plant.

West Michigan’s largest health system moves to red status: "We don't know what comes next."

Spectrum Health, West Michigan’s largest health system, announced to its employees Thursday that it was moving to “red status," after the Grand Rapids-based health system once again set a record for the number of COVID-19 patients in its hospitals.

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Michigan sees sharp decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

State officials say that this doesn’t mean the pandemic is over; people can expect to see future surges.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Wednesday that she would step down.

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon, supporter of independence and trans rights, will resign

Nicola Sturgeon will resign from her first minister post, she announced Wednesday. The move is prompting a new conversations about trans rights, independence and Jacinda Ardern.

Michigan Radio to host Local Live(s), a unique storytelling event

Michigan Radio is thrilled to partner with Back Pocket Media to bring a captivating live storytelling event featuring journalists, music and community on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Deaccessioning — the permanent removal of an object from a museum's collection — has been a big issue in Detroit. When the city declared bankruptcy, it had to put all of its assets on the table. Turns out, the most valuable asset was the art collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

$100M gifted to Southeast Michigan cultural institutions

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation announced it will contribute nearly $60 million over 10 years creating an endowment to provide permanent operational fund streams for 11 arts and culture institutions. Annual grants will also be distributed over nine years ranging from $100,000 to $700,000.

The community action group Detroit Water Brigade delivered water in August 2014 to city residents whose water had been shut off because of late payments.

Rising cost of water in Michigan leads to affordability problems

A growing number of Michigan households are burdened by high water bills, a University of Michigan report finds.

In this Sept. 3, 2020, file photo, a worker prepares absentee ballots for mailing at the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh, N.C.

North Carolina certifies the Green Party, which could allow it onto the Senate ballot

National Democrats have questioned the validity of the Green Party's signatures on a petition drive needed to get a spot on the state ballot.

A young man holds a rag to his head to wipe away sweat as the sun beats down on him

Here's how to stay cool during Michigan's extreme heat advisory

Areas of Michigan are facing various levels of heat advisory according to the National Weather Service of Grand Rapids. Here are some tips on how to stay cool in the heat.

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says federal infrastructure funds "lay the foundation" for Michigan opportunity

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist says billions of dollars from the act have already gone toward road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure, and public transportation.

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