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Michigan bottle return rate falls to 69.4% as retailers push to overhaul bottle bill

September 28, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Michigan bottle return rate falls to 69.4% as retailers push to overhaul bottle bill --- Michigan’s 50-year-old bottle deposit system is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s return rate fell to 69.4% in 2025, which marked its lowest level in decades. The [...]

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Michigan gas prices drop 24 cents after last week’s price surge eases, AAA says

September 28, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Michigan gas prices drop 24 cents after last week's price surge eases, AAA says --- Michigan gas prices drop 24 cents after last week's price surge eases, AAA says By Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously [...]

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Michiganders have strong opinions about data centers, survey shows

September 28, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Michiganders have strong opinions about data centers, survey shows --- Michiganders have strong opinions about data centers, survey [...]

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Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s ahead

September 27, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s ahead --- Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s [...]

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Report: Michigan needs $85 billion over 20 years to fix underground water pipes

September 25, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Report: Michigan needs $85 billion over 20 years to fix underground water pipes --- Report: Michigan needs $85 billion over 20 years to fix underground water [...]

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Michigan Military & Veterans Gala award nominations now open

September 25, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Michigan Military & Veterans Gala award nominations now open --- LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Michigan Military and Veterans Gala. The event will be held on November 7 in Detroit and will recognize people and organizations [...]

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Michigan voting rights advocates push to boost voter confidence

September 25, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Michigan voting rights advocates push to boost voter confidence --- As Michigan prepares for the 2026 midterm election, local clerks and voting rights advocates are working to reassure voters that the state's election system includes multiple safeguards designed to ensure elections [...]

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Why Michigan’s changing seasons can mean worsening allergies

September 24, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Why Michigan’s changing seasons can mean worsening allergies --- DETROIT – Only a few days into autumn, and already feeling it? For many people in Michigan, fall means changing leaves, cooler temperatures and worsening allergies. Why is that? Pollen peaks in late summer, [...]

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Lawmakers, union members push to keep Michigan jobs in U.S.

September 24, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Lawmakers, union members push to keep Michigan jobs in U.S. --- LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Bipartisan lawmakers and labor advocates are gathering at the Michigan Capitol to promote legislation aimed at keeping jobs in the United States. Members of CWA District [...]

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Michigan absentee ballots become available today ahead of Nov. 3 election

September 24, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Michigan absentee ballots become available today ahead of Nov. 3 election --- Michigan voters can begin receiving absentee ballots today for the Nov. 3 general election. Under Michigan's constitution, absentee ballots must be available to voters 40 days before an election. Beginning [...]

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