The Latest Breaking News from Michigan

At least six people dead and one wounded in mass shooting in rural Michigan

Suspected gunman fled the scene, prompting a manhunt, before he and another individual were found deceased

The Guardian - US · Aug 14

Michigan Cyclospora Hospitalizations Rose by 35 in a Week Even as Case Reports Slowed

Michigan reported 13,909 Cyclospora cases and 314 hospitalizations, up 35 in a week, a week after officials cleared lettuce for shoppers.

Medical Daily · Aug 14

Almost Half Of U.S. Young Adults Have Positive Views Of Democratic Socialists, Poll Shows

Despite the narrow defeat of democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor's primary, a new poll shows the leftist movement has strong support among young voters.

International Business Times · Aug 14

Michigan's historic Ford House is replacing concrete shoreline with natural habitat; the $7 million project will restore 1 mile of shore and 17.5 acres of aquatic and wetland habitat

A groundbreaking initiative along Michigan's Lake St. Clair is reshaping the shoreline into thriving natural wetlands. By dismantling decades of concrete barriers, this project endeavors to create essential habitats for local fish populations. The transformation revolves around the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate, aiming to revitalize coastal marshes while…

The Times of India · Aug 13

As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Michigan plans to remove the century-old Sanback Dam in 2026, reopening a half-mile of cold-water stream, restoring 14 wetland acres and protecting more than 70 downstream miles

The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region's natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the environmental threats posed by polluted sediments. Restoration efforts will focus on enhancing wetlands…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election

Local officials across Michigan are highly confident in their ability to administer an accurate election this November, according to a report on election integrity my team published on Aug. 12, 2026. They also voiced concerns about rising disinformation and costs.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a combative Democratic nomination for US Senate – he’ll face new attacks this fall

Abdul El-Sayed won a hard fight in Michigan’s Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate against Rep. Haley Stevens. He eked out a win by 15,000 votes, or about 1% of the almost 1.5 million votes cast during the election on Aug. 4, 2026.

The Conversation · Aug 12

MAGA Attacks on Abdul El-Sayed Could Be Creating the Next Obama as Fears of Future White House Run Erupt

Republican attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate hopeful in Michigan, may inadvertently boost his national profile, echoing the rise of Obama.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Universities are buying and selling property for data centers, prompting concerns about an AI brain drain

The George Washington University recently sold its Virginia campus to Amazon, and The University of Michigan proposed a new $1.2 billion data center development.

Fortune · Aug 12