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The City of Monroe (MI) police and fire departments are hosting their annual Party in the Park today.

Cookout, splashing and meet-and-greets. ☀️

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, says it will end operations within months after federal budget cuts The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit that provides funds to public radio and TV stations, including NPR and PBS.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting had provided funds to public radio and television stations, including PBS and NPR.

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Air quality alert issued for all of Michigan Wednesday and Thursday because of Canadian wildfires Smoke from Canadian wildfires will contribute to poor air quality throughout Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will lead to poor air quality in all of Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Severe storms hit Southeast Michigan, causing flooding and power outages Heavy rainfall made its way to Southeast Michigan on Monday, causing flooding in some areas.

The Wayne County Airport Authority is urging residents to watch for flooding near the Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus.

#MichiganWeather

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Consumers feeling the pinch of rising insurance costs Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.

Here’s one of the news reports explaining the home and car insurance situation: www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Bill would make Vernors ginger ale Michigan's official state beverage The well-known ginger soda was created by and named after James Vernor in 1862.

A new bill introduced by a Michigan state representative aims to make Vernors ginger ale the state's official beverage.

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About 48,000 Michigan residents to get retroactive unemployment benefits The State of Michigan is catching up on accounts that were eligible for higher unemployment benefits earlier this year.

About 48,000 Michigan residents who filed for unemployment benefits early in 2025 will receive additional money on their debit cards or in their direct deposit accounts.

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Detroit mother reunites with EMTs who delivered her twin girls at home Only 32 weeks along with twins, Jessica Johnson was not prepared for what came next.

Two Detroit medics helped deliver twin girls! 👶🏽👶🏽🎀🎀

Monroe County man lands record-breaking flathead catfish A Newport man has landed a new state record for a flathead catfish, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says.

It’s a really big fish.

And it was caught in Monroe County, Michigan. 🐟

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An island, waterfront property and landlocked parcels are listed in Michigan's surplus property sale The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is listing over 120 properties via online auction through its surplus land auction program.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is listing over 120 state-owned properties for sale via online auction.

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Taylor Police Department's Google profile goes viral over marijuana-related images The Taylor Police Department went viral on social media over the weekend for drug images that officers say they didn't post or link to, but which are showing up anyway on Google.

The Taylor (Michigan) Police Department went viral on social media over the weekend for drug images that officers say they didn't post or link to, but which are showing up anyway on Google.

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Vernors issuing special-edition Boston Cooler flavor for the summer Vernors is providing a retro taste for its Michigan fans this summer with the Vernors Boston Cooler flavor.

Vernors is providing a retro taste for its Michigan fans this summer with the Vernors Boston Cooler flavor.

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Video shows Michigan State Police helicopter track down missing 83-year-old in swamp An 83-year-old woman was safely rescued several hours after she went missing, almost a mile from her home in West Michigan.

An 83-year-old woman was safely rescued several hours after she went missing, found almost a mile from her home in Michigan, with the help of a state police helicopter.

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4 Michigan cities, including Detroit, move up on Orkin's annual bedbug report Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and Lansing are among the cities where bedbug complaints were on the rise in the past year.

Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and Lansing are among the cities where bedbug complaints were on the rise in the past year, according to a report from pest control service company Orkin.

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Where to view 4th of July fireworks in Metro Detroit and Michigan in 2025 The Fourth of July is around the corner, and many Michiganders are wondering where they can celebrate this year.

The Fourth of July is around the corner, and many Michiganders are wondering where they can celebrate this year.

Here's a listing of the many celebrations and festivals happening in Michigan.

Update on an Ann Arbor story:

That would be Lahser - spelling in story has been corrected.

National Park Service site in Monroe hosts grand opening at new visitor center An official celebration of a major update to River Raisin National Battlefield Park takes place this weekend in Monroe.

If you haven’t visited River Raisin National Battlefield Park in the past two or three years, this weekend is a great opportunity to see what’s new.

#FindYourPark

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Michigan's 29th tornado in 2025 confirmed in Macomb County Officials say the tornado landed near 14 Mile Road. NWS says it will complete a storm survey on Thursday.

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Macomb County during severe weather on Wednesday.

It is Michigan's 29th confirmed tornado in 2025.

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Tornado threat expands into parts of Michigan Severe weather is likely in Michigan Wednesday, to include the possibility of tornadoes.

The tornado threat has expanded into Michigan, with already one tornado warning issued in the Metro Detroit area.

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Detroit News, Free Press to end joint operating agreement, will run independently The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, newspaper competitors that shared business operations for decades, are ending their joint operating agreement.

A big story for the newspaper industry and for Detroit:

The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, competitors in content who shared business operations for decades, are ending their joint operating agreement.

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Vance Boelter taken into custody in lawmaker shootings in Minnesota, sources say A man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.

Vance Boelter, the man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning, is now in custody, CBS News reports.

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A recap via CBS Minnesota:

University of Michigan's newest Peregrine falcons now have official names Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched in May at the University of Michigan campus now have their official names.

Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched in May at the University of Michigan campus now have their official names.

Archeologists using drones find new clues at 1,000-year-old indigenous farm site in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Drone technology has added more understanding of what was already known to be a series of ancient farming fields in Michigan.

New research assisted by drone technology has added more details and understanding of what was already known to be a series of ancient farming fields in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

#History

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Third Chinese national accused of smuggling biological materials into Michigan Chengxuan Han, of the People's Republic of China, is charged with smuggling goods into the U.S. and making false statements.

A third Chinese national is accused of smuggling biological materials into the U.S. for work at a University of Michigan laboratory.

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Oakland County sheriff says mass tragedy was averted at high school graduation in Pontiac Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said two people were arrested in connection with plans for a mass shooting on June 3 during a charter high school graduation in Pontiac.

Developing story: Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said two people were arrested in connection with plans for a mass shooting on June 3 during a charter high school graduation in Pontiac.

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Ann Arbor community reacts after hundreds of peonies destroyed at University of Michigan garden The beloved plants only bloom for a short time each year, and many of the plants are more than 100 years old.

Here’s what happened to the peonies - www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

The University of Michigan peony flower garden is apparently well known!