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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the state's second case of measles this year and warns the public of possible exposure to the contagious disease.

Agency Confirms 2nd Measles Case in Michigan this Year

06/22/2018 02:29 AM

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the state's second case of measles this year and warns the public of possible exposure to the contagious disease.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved a 2.9 percent increase for in-state undergraduate tuition.

U of Michigan to Raise In-State Tuition by 2.9 percent

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Flooding Closes Numerous Roads in Gogebic County

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Census Suggests Michigan Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

State biologists say Michigan's gray wolf population appears to be leveling off after several decades of steady growth.

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

State biologists say Michigan's gray wolf population appears to be leveling off after several decades of steady growth.

Biologists say Michigan's wolf population appears to be leveling off.

Bills that have cleared an initial legislative hurdle would legalize online gambling in Michigan and start the process toward possibly also allowing internet sports betting in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Mich. Legislature Gives Final OK for Private Industry Panel in DEQ

A bill to create a private industry panel within the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has narrowly passed the Michigan Legislature.

Lake Superior Dredging Project Delayed Until At Least Fall

A dredging project in Grand Traverse Bay Harbor in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been delayed due to permit and contracting issues.

This aerial photo shows the stamp sands deposited along the coast north of the Grand Traverse Harbor and the natural beaches that lie to the south.

Michigan Legislature Approves $56.8 Billion Spending Plan

A $57 billion spending plan that boosts base K-12 funding and road construction has been approved by the Michigan Legislature.

A bill advancing in the Michigan Legislature would make allow the breeding of tigers and other large carnivores in the state.

Mich. House Votes to OK Breeding of Lions, Tigers and More

Snyder OKs Bill to Repeal, Replace Tax that Funds Medicaid

Bills advancing in the Michigan Legislature aim to lower auto insurance rates for seniors.

Michigan Bills Aim to Lower Seniors' Auto Insurance Premiums

Federal officials have given the final OK to a plan to move more wolves onto Isle Royale.

Feds OK Plan to Rebuild Isle Royale Wolf Population

School districts in northern Wisconsin are facing transportation issues due to bus driver shortages and tight budgets.

Michigan Senate Approves School Safety Legislation

Medicaid Work Requirement Bill Sent to Michigan Governor

Michigan officials have developed a website to update the public about efforts to identify an emerging class of water pollutants.

Michigan Develops Website on Emerging Water Contaminants

Michigan Legislature Repeals State's Prevailing Wage Law

A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan will be on the November ballot.

Michigan Voters to Decide on Legalizing Recreational Pot

Michigan regulators have given their final approval the Back Forty project in the central Upper Peninsula.

Michigan Agency Grants Final Permit for Central UP Mine

Michigan Will Close Another Prison as Part of Budget Agreement

Gov. Rick Snyder has approved nearly $50 million in spending to boost public recreation statewide.

Snyder Approves Nearly $50M for Public Recreation Projects

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Inmates Get Second Chance Through WITC

It was a big day for a group of Gordon Correctional Center inmates. 14 inmates have graduated a 5 week Gas Metal Arc Welding program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC).

Walker Meets with Trump at White House Luncheon

Gov. Scott Walker met President Trump at a luncheon with other governors at the White House.

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel isn't ruling out using school safety grants to cover firearm training for teachers.

National Guard to Help with Flooding in Northern Wisconsin

The Iron County Sheriff's Office shared this photo of a large washout on Highway 122.

DNR: Spring Hunters Killed Nearly 39K Turkeys in Wisconsin

Hunters killed nearly 39,000 turkeys during Wisconsin's spring seasons this year, the second-smallest harvest in the last 10 years.

Walker Surveys NW Wis. Storm Damage

Walker said some state funds are available, but he's hoping to qualify for federal relief.

Agency Confirms 2nd Measles Case in Michigan this Year

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the state's second case of measles this year and warns the public of possible exposure to the contagious disease.

U of Michigan to Raise In-State Tuition by 2.9 percent

Schimel: School Grants Could be Used for Gun Training

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Storms moving across the Upper Peninsula washed out several roads in the Houghton and Hancock areas and created dozens of sinkholes across the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Flooding Closes Numerous Roads in Gogebic County

Census Suggests Michigan Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

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