Michigan News Roundup (8/20/25)

Monitoring Michigan’s elk herd: The DNR has installed about 200 trail cameras across Northern Lower Michigan to compare photo data with aerial surveys and refine population estimates through 2027 — find out how technology could reshape elk management.

Michigan jobless rates rise: Not seasonally adjusted unemployment climbed in 15 of 18 Michigan regions in July, led by a 1.2-point jump in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area and cuts in government payrolls — find out where your county stands.

Flint woman wins $500K: A 38-year-old Genesee County resident snagged a top prize in the March-launched Triple Red 777s instant game after buying a $5 ticket at Miller Road Sunoco — find out what she plans to do with her winnings.

Michigan’s underrated island getaway: Drummond Island, CNN’s top pick for lesser-known escapes, flaunts miles of undeveloped shoreline, glacial lakes, hiking paths and dedicated off-road trails — find out why.

Hey Jane expands to Michigan: The virtual reproductive and sexual health provider launched in Michigan this month as its 24th state, offering insured telehealth medication abortion, birth control prescriptions and more to fill gaps left by clinic closures and provider shortages — find out how patients can access care.

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