The Latest Breaking News from Michigan

Pro-science PAC backs El-Sayed

314 Action, which has been criticized for ties to pro-Israel lobbying in the past, shows a shake-up in Michigan

Salon · Jul 21

Suspect who sent anonymous tip to Alaska police charged with 1993 killing

Christopher Popps, 54, arrested in Michigan on second-degree murder charge in death of Patrick Dearth

The Guardian - US · Jul 21

The world's largest cyanotype is so big, it took more than 100 people to create – but the hardest part is still ahead

A group of artists in Michigan took over an entire bridge to create a cyanotype that could break the world record

Digital Camera World · Jul 21

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, declared the city the “Coffee Capital of America” in November 2025.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

In a time of political polarization, it’s easy to forget that the vast majority of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs – 80% or more, depending on the poll – value environmental conservation. However, this support is not easily or often translated into successful, popular initiatives.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 1,644 as Taylor Farms Issues Nationwide Lettuce Recall

CDC and FDA confirm Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce at Taco Bell is behind a Cyclospora outbreak in 5 states, with 1,644 sick and 94 hospitalized.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

Three statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

We're more than halfway through the 2026 primary season, but there are still 20 states to go! Three of those states have candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks.

Ballotpedia · Jul 18

7 Michigan Auto Repair Estimate Rights Drivers Should Know

A surprise repair bill can turn a routine trip to the mechanic into a financial headache, but Michigan drivers have protections that help keep repair conversations clear and fair. The state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act gives customers important rights before a shop starts expensive work.

Clever Dude · Jul 17

CDC Linked Taco Bell's Cyclospora Outbreak to a Lettuce Supplier. More Than 1,600 People Have Been Affected.

The CDC and the FDA announced that contaminated lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia has been traced to a single supplier.

International Business Times · Jul 17