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Mercury spill prompts evacuation of factory in Hastings

HASTINGS, Mich. — A factory in Hastings was evacuated Tuesday following a mercury spill, according to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD). The health department did not say which factory was evacuated. Local: Assault results in gunfire, arrest, and partial street closure in Kalamazoo. Personnel are working to identify...

Hastings, MI · 2d
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Michigan 15-year-old started his own business

Michigan · 1d

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Demolition set to begin spring 2027 on Horner Mill property

(Deb Malewski/FAN – The Horner Woolen Mill property, shown in its current condition, is slated for demolition beginning in spring 2027. The first phase will address two buildings with additional work dependent on securing further funding.) After years of deterioration, there may finally be a light at the end...

Eaton Rapids, MI · 1d
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‘I’m glad we stood our ground’

Workers at the Bradford White manufacturing plant in Middleville are back at work. Members of UAW Local No. 1002, which represents nearly 1,300 employees at the Middleville plant, approved a new six-year contract with the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of water, space heating and storage products on Sunday, Nov. 1, ending what had been a nearly seven-week strike.

Middleville, MI · 1d
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Eaton County creates $100K defense fund to help townships fight corporate tax appeals

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (News 10) - Small municipalities facing expensive legal battles against national retailers over property taxes now have a financial partner in Eaton County. The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Local Tax Defense Fund, setting aside $100,000 to help its townships, cities, and villages cover the costs of defending their property tax assessments against corporate appeals.

Eaton County, MI · 11h

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Mid-Michigan teen starts trash bin cleaning business

LANSING, Mich. (News 10)- A 15-year-old from mid-Michigan has spent the past two years power washing trash bins around the greater Lansing area through his business, Ashton’s Bin Buddies. Ashton Willis said he sees a business opportunity in something many people do not want to clean. “I do see...

Lansing, MI · 3d

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Low-income homeowners in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ferndale, Oak Park and Portage have Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 deadlines to cut or erase 2026 property taxes

Low-income homeowners in five Michigan cities have between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 to ask for a cut in their 2026 property tax bills. Ann Arbor can reduce a qualifying home’s taxable value by 100 percent, which erases the bill, while Battle Creek, Ferndale and Oak Park each offer a 50 percent reduction. Portage’s application […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

WLNS

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Lansing property company seeks tax breaks after past housing violations

A Lansing property management company that was previously sued by the city over housing violations is now asking for tax breaks to help pay for more apartment renovations.

Lansing, MI · 1d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Marshall’s economic development agency touts job growth, but numbers show a decline

The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance touts an increase in jobs and revitalization since Ford’s Blue Oval plant was built in the city using taxpayer dollars, but the numbers do not align with the claim. The area has lost jobs since it landed the big manufacturer with hundreds of...

Marshall, MI · 1d

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Michigan State University researcher explores new use for damaged timber

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University (MSU) researcher has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to explore a new use for timber damaged by recent ice storms in northern Michigan. Emily Silver, an associate professor and...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

WILX-TV

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Third-party damage causes BWL power outage Tuesday morning

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The Lansing Board of Water & Light says approximately 1,300 customers were without power Tuesday morning following damage to BWL property caused by a third party. As of 11:45 a.m., 68 customers remain without power, with eight active outages reported. Crews are on-site and working...

Lansing, MI · 2d

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Michigan Jobs Under Pressure as Unemployment Outpaces Nation

Michigan’s job market is showing signs of strain even as layoffs nationally remain unusually low. Automotive suppliers are closing facilities, General Motors is preparing temporary production layoffs, and a major healthcare employer is outsourcing hundreds of positions. What do these developments mean for Michigan workers, their paychecks and the state’s economy?

Michigan · 22h

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MSU organic farmer training offered at four Michigan locations in 2027

Michigan State University (MSU) is accepting applications for its 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program (OFTP), with training offered in Detroit, Flint, East Lansing and Grand Rapids. The program will run from Feb. 22 to Nov. 12, 2027, with classes scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays. Program fees are...

East Lansing, MI · 2d

WLNS

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Henry Ford Health invests $15M into Jackson, Wayne counties

A new $15 million investment is aiming at expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses in Jackson and Detroit.

Jackson, MI · 12h

WOOD TV8

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Northpointe Bank files WARN notice for 338 positions

Layoffs are on the table as Grand Rapids-headquartered Northpointe Bank looks to sell its residential mortgage origination business, though Northpointe says the acquiring company plans to offer jobs to some workers.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21h

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Air Lift Co. Introduces Next Generation ‘AirConnect’

LANSING, Mich. — Air Lift Company, a leader in air suspension technology, announces the launch of AirConnect, its next generation of wireless onboard compressor systems. Designed to make air spring management easier and more convenient, AirConnect combines enhanced wireless connectivity, intuitive controls, and a versatile lineup of configurations to help drivers maintain proper air spring pressure for changing towing and hauling needs.

Lansing, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Michigan-Based Credit Union to host shark tank competition tonight

Nine small business owners are scheduled to compete for a share of a $20,000 prize pool at the Lake Trust Credit Union headquarters in Brighton tonight during the foundation's second Shark Tank-style pitch event.

Brighton, MI · 1d

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MSU Breaks Ground On Packaging School Expansion

On October 9, Michigan State University broke ground on Packaging 2.0. The act marked the next chapter for the university’s School of Packaging, which has been established for nearly 75 years. The expansion will nearly double the size of the existing Packaging Building and provide new teaching environments, collaborative...

East Lansing, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

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Mid-Michigan Matters: McLaren Greater Lansing hosting hiring fair to fill wide range of positions

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - McLaren Greater Lansing is hosting a hiring fair Wednesday, Nov. 4, looking to fill openings across nursing, support staff, imaging and operations. Markel Newman, Chief Nursing Officer of McLaren Greater Lansing, joins News 10 Lansing on Mid-Michigan Matters to discuss the available positions, workplace culture and benefits being offered.

Lansing, MI · 3d