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Rebecca Fackler, 57, died on Sunday while incarcerated at Huron Valley women’s prison. The Michigan Department of Corrections didn't provide a cause of death.
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Today, how Michigan is spending its opioid settlement funds. And, a drama opening soon in Walled Lake explores the long-term impact of combat service.
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Reading text of a book while listening to the audiobook is gaining steam among online book communities.
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While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can front-line GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?
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Michigan State University trustees have until the weekend to sign an updated board ethics policy. It includes new rules that some say reinforce obligations, while others see it as silencing dissent.
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Ann Arbor residents are facing off with DTE after the company's poor tree-trimming.
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A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement.
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Michigan Public and Stephen Henderson launch new statewide call-in show: “Michigan, We Need to Talk”It’s time for Michiganders to engage in some real talk. That’s the idea behind Michigan, We Need to Talk, a new weekly live call-in program launching in summer 2026 from Michigan Public and journalist Stephen Henderson. It will air statewide on Michigan Public on Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m.
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An Outlier Media review of bus routes found that more than 40% of high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District are served by buses that run infrequently or at times that poorly match school schedules.
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Enrollment in Healthcare.gov and the other marketplaces is plunging by 5 million, the new paper from KFF finds. Last year, Congress failed to make a deal to keep the coverage more affordable.
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“This settlement directly supports our efforts to hold corporations accountable for the pollution caused by their products," says Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Michigan is trying to keep the number of newly-certified teachers in the state on pace with teacher exits. Plus, why the Mackinac Bridge was a divisive topic before it was built. Last, the latest episode of On Hand digs into the history and culture of Southeast Michigan's "Mile Roads."
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Consumers Energy originally planned to shut the West Michigan power plant down starting last year. But the Department of Energy has issued a series of orders forcing the plant to stay open.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Michigan Public has been recognized with multiple Broadcast Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). These awards were announced Thursday, April 2, 2026 during the MAB’s Broadcast Excellence Awards announcement show.
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The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
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The Pistons were overwhelmed at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rolled to a 125-94 victory in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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They’ve got glass, torches, and… a dragon? Art museums in Flint and Toledo are boosting their attendance through interactive outreach.
Latest Michigan Stories
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- Michigan's budget picture improves, but there's still a billion-dollar gap
- Feds' order to halt closure of aging Michigan coal plant is illegal, plaintiffs tell judges
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