The tragic story of Michigan’s most recent rabies death

In 2009, a Northern Michigan man faced a fight for his life -- and lost.

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Anxiety over Supreme Court arguments pervades Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day festivities were tempered this year by anxiety that some LGBT folk may have to go back into the closet to make a living

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Telegram from 1913 says Big Louie, a U.P. legend, was very big

The archive at Finlandia University in Michigan’s U.P. has been given a document that appears to settle the height of a legendary man, Louis Moilanen

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An historical look at dogs

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Michigan dog wins national search and rescue award

JoePete, a Doberman Pinscher from Eaton Rapids, is being honored for his search and rescue work despite having a debilitating cervical condition

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4-wheelin’: Genesee County considers easing rules on ORVs

A Michigan county is taking steps to make roads friendly to off-road vehicles

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Sex-assault case dropped against Michigan State trainer

David Jager was charged with assault with intent to commit sexual penetration in 2016

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MI Dream Home: Ann Arbor cape cod overlooks Fleming Creek

A five-bedroom Cape Cod home, situated in a secluded wooded area of Ann Arbor, offers treetop views that overlook Fleming Creek from its private deck

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Michigan drones help crops, eliminate malaria in Africa

Professors at Oakland University and Michigan State helping provide high tech solutions to developmental problems in Africa

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Mott Foundation leader was ‘a lion defender of philanthropy’

Bill White became a renowned figure in philanthropy by supporting efforts aimed at improving lives and communities across the state and overseas

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Michigan trooper convicted of assaulting female partner

Adam Mullin was concited of obstruction of justice, obstructing a police officer causing injury, aggravated domestic violence and assault and battery

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Michigan State Police trooper guilty of assaulting partner

Adam Mullin, 25, of Millington, was charged in February in the assault and an investigation was launched.

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Michigan, feds warn against THC-containing vapes

Michigan and federal health officials are warning residents to stay away from vaping products containing the marijuana derivative known as THC

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State moves ahead on limits to PFAS in drinking water

State environmental officials on Friday said they are moving ahead with proposed limits to certain forms of PFAS in drinking water, could be adopted by spring.

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Nessel asks for emergency stay in same-sex adoption case

Attorney General Nessel asked a judge to stay his decision allowing adoption agencies to continue contracting with the state if they don't work with gay couples.

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MSU veterinarians to help deliver baby black rhino at zoo

Zookeepers at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing say Doppsee, a first-time expectant mother, is due in late December or early January.

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At UM, Hillary Clinton says U.S. facing constitutional crisis

Clinton says whistleblower report on Trump's phone call with Ukraine leader "meets the definition of an impeachable offense if it's proven"

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Man gets 100 years in prison for killing, dismembering woman

A Michigan man convicted of killing and dismembering a woman has been sentenced to at least 100 years in prison

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UM to host presidential debate in October 2020

The University of Michigan will host the second round of presidential debates on Oct. 15, 2020.

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Gale warnings issued for northern areas of Lake Huron, Michigan, Superior

The National Weather Service issued a gale warning Friday afternoon for parts of lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan

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Deal reached to treat 17-year-old offenders as juveniles

Michigan lawmakers have reached a deal to no longer automatically treat 17-year-old criminal defendants as adults

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Michigan treatment courts focus on rehabilitation

Norway’s approach may seem foreign, but efforts to reduce incarceration by providing treatment to offenders have been underway in Michigan for 25 years

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Ex-convict set to withdraw from Michigan congressional race

Jeffrey Jowske of Port Huron, an ex-convict running for Congress in Michigan's 10th District, is withdrawing from the race because of work commitments

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Michigan prison takes a gentler tack with mentally ill

The most severely mentally ill of Michigan's inmates are treated at Woodland Center in Whitmore Lake, which mimics but doesn't match Norway

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Astronauts swapping more batteries in week’s 2nd spacewalk

It’s the second of five spacewalks planned this month to install six new batteries; Michigan native will be part of all-female walk Oct. 21

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Lane, exit closings planned for I-75, I-94 this weekend

Two closures include I-94 Downriver and I-75 between Eureka and Sibley roads

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Volunteers sought to curb erosion along river at MSU

Due to erosion and high water, the edge of a walking path is 5 feet or less from the riverbank, near Spartan Stadium

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State trooper borrows boat, rescues man

State trooper was able to reach the man in the middle of Lake Missaukee by commandeering a boat from a mother and son about to winterize it

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EPA proposes new rule for lead in drinking water

Regulators want to change rules for replacing lead service lines in a move that critics say disregards lessons learned in Flint's water crisis

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Man sought in fatal Detroit stabbing caught in Wisconsin

Darius Calhoun was wanted in the slaying of a woman who was stabbed while Detroit medics were aiding a heart attack victim in a nearby room.

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TSA confiscates replica grenade in bag at Detroit Metro Airport

A passenger is now facing civil penalties after TSA found an empty replica grenade in a checked bag on Oct. 1 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Truck driver indicted on murder charge in fatal crash

A Kentucky grand jury has indicted a Michigan man on murder charges stemming from a fatal car crash in September

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Judge rejects challenge to tougher Michigan lead rule

A judge has rejected the last challenge to a rule that could cause the billion-dollar replacement of 500,000 lead water pipes in Michigan

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WSU governor rips report finding she intervened in operations

The report names no board members, but a complaint pointed to Sandra Hughes O’Brien, who is part of a faction opposed to President Wilson

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Fifth Indiana man dies following plane crash in Michigan

The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Wednesday. It described the plane as a single-engine Socata TBM 700 aircraft

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Pickup driver dies after crashing into Imlay City school bus

A student exited the bus and was released to a parent right before a 2001 Ford F-150 crashed into the rear

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Petoskey man given $1M bond in drunken driving case

Jason Grace, 36, accused of driving with a high blood alcohol concentration, injuring driver of other vehicle in crash

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Whitmer, GOP leaders lay out restored funding priorities in ‘productive’ meeting

GOP legislative leaders said they had a "productive" meeting on restoring vetoed funding with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. A Tuesday meeting is planned

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Could Norway’s mental health focus reduce incarceration in Michigan?

Advocates say Norway shows how states could better balance government spending between criminal justice and mental health services

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House lawmaker announces for 10th District congressional seat

Port Huron Republican lawmaker Shane Hernandez has announced he will run in the Republican primary for retiring GOP U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell's seat

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