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Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed Michigan, forcing cancellations and postponements across the state as air quality plummets. Major events like the Dam Jam Music Festival and East Lansing’s ‘80s Night are off the calendar, while car shows and weekly cruises are also being scrubbed — all in the name of public safety. Organizers are scrambling to reschedule, with some hoping to bring events back next week. With haze lingering, outdoor gatherings are on hold — and it’s not just big festivals, but community favorites too, all feeling the smoky squeeze.

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Enbridge’s Great Lakes Tunnel Project gets a green light from Michigan’s EGLE after a 16-month review, but tribal leaders like Bay Mills President Whitney Gravelle are rallying against it, calling it a betrayal of tribal rights and the sacred Great Lakes. While EGLE tacks on new environmental conditions and Enbridge frames the renewal as progress for energy and the environment, legal battles continue and federal approvals remain pending — with tribes vowing to fight for their treaty rights and the future of the lakes.

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Former AG Mike Cox has dropped out of Michigan’s GOP governor’s race, citing Trump’s endorsement of John James as the tipping point — and internal polls showing James pulling ahead. Cox’s campaign had harshly criticized James, calling him a “nepo baby” over his family’s business ties, but James stood firm in debate. With Cox’s exit, James now faces off against businessman Perry Johnson in the August 4 primary — though Cox’s name remains on the ballot due to absentee voting. Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt also backed James after Trump’s announcement, creating a surprising unity among former rivals. The winner will challenge either Jocelyn Benson or Chris Swanson — the Democratic contenders — in a pivotal race, since term-limited Governor Gretchen Whitmer can’t run again.

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Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is rallying other state attorneys general to block fintech companies from securing national bank charters, warning that firms with a history of predatory lending and risky behavior could exploit the prestige of bank status to dodge consumer protections and threaten financial stability.

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Michigan’s facing a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—with over 5,000 confirmed cases and 100+ hospitalizations since June. The parasite, linked to contaminated shredded lettuce from a fast-food chain, has spread across 34 states. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, cramps, and fever, but it’s treatable with antibiotics. Experts urge everyone to wash produce and hands to prevent infection—and stay alert as cases continue to rise.

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Gas station thieves are drilling tiny holes in nozzles and inserting screws to trick pumps into charging the next customer’s tank to a prior user’s bill—letting crooks siphon gas payments later. Police urge drivers to inspect pumps before use and report any tampering. Stay alert—your gas money could be someone else’s next time.

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A 25-year-old man, Devonte Rowe, faces up to 10 years in prison after a 16-month-old child was shot in Michigan — the toddler survived with serious injuries. Charged with violating the state’s safe storage law, Rowe’s case underscores the deadly consequences of improper firearm storage around children, as the community watches the legal proceedings unfold.

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A tiny quarter-acre island on Crystal Lake just sold for $199,900—yes, within 24 hours of hitting the market, there was already a pending offer. With 360-degree water views, a sandbar, dock, boat lifts, a campfire spot, a furnished cabin with AC, and an outdoor kitchen complete with a pizza oven and TV, it’s basically a private paradise. No indoor plumbing (it’s got an incinerator toilet), but full electricity and internet. The owner used it as a weekend escape before listing—and real estate pros are stunned by the demand. There’s no other island like it for sale.

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Ashley Hoath, an inmate at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, died by suicide on June 6th after being moved from the prison’s medical unit — the third inmate death in just six weeks, sparking urgent calls for transparency and accountability from lawmakers and advocates as investigations into all three deaths continue.

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A Kalamazoo County deputy was shot in the leg during a struggle with a suspect accused of larceny—prompting a high-speed chase through the county that ended when the suspect crashed and was taken into custody. The deputy, now in stable condition, was transported to a local hospital for further care. Authorities have not released names, but the incident underscores the daily risks faced by law enforcement.

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