Michigan scents lure visitors: Pure Michigan’s new summer fragrance, Fresh, bottles the state’s beachy, floral, and vineyard aromas for $32 online to spark tourist memories — find out how it’s meant to boost tourism.
New meal eligibility brackets: The Michigan Department of Education has released 2025-26 income limits for free and reduced-price school lunches, so families know whether they qualify — find out if you qualify.
Michigan gas prices dip: Drivers are paying an average of $3.12 per gallon, down 11 cents from last week amid lower oil prices, and analysts say a Ukraine peace deal could push prices even lower — find out if you’ll pay less at the pump.
Tracking Michigan’s elusive elk: The DNR is adding 200 infrared, motion-detecting cameras across 1,100 square miles in the Lower Peninsula to refine population estimates alongside aerial surveys and tooth analysis — find out how this network could reshape elk management.
Regional Teacher of the Year: Manchester educator Deidra LaPointe was honored on August 12 as Region 8 Michigan Teacher of the Year and will spend the year advising Lansing policymakers and showcasing her district — find out what’s next.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- Michigan town owes wineries $49 million
- Dearborn held the Arbaeen march for justice
- Santa Ono lands a new leadership role
- Geronimo Power breaks ground on Michigan solar
- Michigan outdoors seeks public input in September
- Pediatricians troubled by Michigan childhood vaccination decline