Wednesday, July 29, 2026 -

*Mega- Millions - If you made a quick trip to Florida this week & bought a Mega-Millions ticket, find it & check it - One ticket, sold in Florida has won the $800 Million jackpot in the drawing last night…Winners were - 34-48-49-59-70 & the Mega Ball 12…There were alsso 2, $1 Million dollar winners, but they were sold in Illinois & New York…Maybe you won $10, there were over 645 thousand $10 winners - Friday's jackpot re-sets to $50 Million

-EARLY VOTING GOT UNDERWAY OVER THE WEEKEND IN MICHIGAN. REGISTERED VOTERS CAN CAST THEIR BALLOTS AT DESIGNATED EARLY VOTING SITES THROUGH AUGUST 2ND. VOTERS CAN STILL USE ABSENTEE BALLOTS OR VOTE ON ELECTION DAY NEXT TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH.

Michigan workplace deaths hit 46 in 2025, highest since COVID - Forty-six people were killed on the job last year in Michigan, which is more work-related fatalities than any year since 2006, except during the COVID-19 pandemic…The leading cause of death was “struck by” incidents, including workers who were fatally hit by vehicles, falling trees, machinery components, construction equipment and other objects…In 2025, the occupation with the highest number of workplace fatalities was laborer, followed by Roofers… So far in 2026, MIOSHA has recorded 21 work-related fatalities.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Several Bills To Help Michigan Animals - Governor Whitmer has signed bills to expand resources for animal shelters & generally help animals in the state…The bills establish a fundraising license plate to raise funds for humane and health care for homeless and abused animals, another modifies the existing bond-or-forfeit system for those convicted of animal cruelty or neglect by requiring them to pay restitution as part of their sentence and by prohibiting the animal that was the victim of abuse from being returned to them…A 3rd bill expanded wildlife and bird feeding permissions for recreational viewing…

Majority Of Americans Don’t Know Their Own Net Worth - We may check our cash balances online everyday, but 3/4's of Americans can’t estimate their overall net worth & 56% describe their financial situation as stressful…Want feel more normal?  Only about a third of Americans say they’re certain they’re on track for retirement, while the rest say they’re behind, aren’t saving currently, or just don’t know where they stand.  Source: Investment News

Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk - Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire…Over 550,000 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors from 2021-2026 are included in the recall. Dealerships will install new covers over the wiring free of charge to fix the problem…Owners can contact Ford customer service or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety hotline to get more information

Board of Trustees approves tuition rates, budget - The CMU Board of Trustees approved an increase in tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year last week…A lower-level undergraduate tuition rate is now $519 per credit hour, up $20 from last semester…An upper-level undergraduate tuition rate is now $575 per credit hour, that's $23 bucks more…Master's students will now pay $862 per credit hour & doctoral students will pay $962 per credit hour…The new prices put CMU 13th out of 15 universities for undergraduate tuition, still one of the best bargains in the state

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

-MICHGAN’S BLUEBERRY SEASON IS UNDERWAY. DESPITE SOME SPRING CHALLENGES, MANY GROWERS SAY THIS YEAR’S CROP LOOKS PRETTY GOOD….Michigan RANKS FOURTH IN THE NATION FOR BLUEBERRY PRODUCTION, PRODUCING NEARLY 90 MILLION POUNDS EACH YEAR…WASHINGTON, OREGON AND GEORGIA are 1-2-3…BY THE WAY, THE ANNUAL WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE IN THE UPPER PENINSULA, AUGUST 14TH THRU THE 16TH IN PARADISE, NEAR WHITEFISH BAY.

-BRITISH MEDIA INFLUENCERS “JOSH AND JASE” ARE BACK IN MICHIGAN. THE PAIR RETURNED ON FRIDAY. THIS TIME THEY PLAN ON VISITING A FEW PLACES THEY MISSED THE FIRST TIME LAST FEBRUARY AND VISIT MANY OF THE SUMMER LOCATIONS RECOMMENDED TO THEM.

More Americans Are Using Savings To Pay For Groceries - As food prices continue to soar, the higher prices have forced some shoppers to come up with alternative ways to pay, from savings to payday loans…Nearly 20% of adults dug into their savings to pay for groceries this year & about 5% have used cash from a payday advance loan to buy food…Food costs have risen 32% over the last 5 years…And if you put your groceries on a credit card, 35% did & 19% didn’t pay the full balance of the card when it was due

US Pauses Strikes On Iran As Talks Resume - The U.S. has paused its strikes on Iran, but the war is spreading to new fronts…The military says the naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect…The New York Times says President Trump has decided for now to back away from ramping up attacks, with his advisers worried about widening the conflict, draining defense stockpiles, angering Gulf allies, and disrupting energy supplies and the global economy.

Mars Tricks, Treats & Trends Report for Halloween Candy - 57% of American adults now feel Halloween isn’t just one single day, it’s a full season & it starts way before October…The Mars candy folks say two-thirds of Americans wish they could buy their favorite Halloween candy year-round, with Chocolate still the favorite for seven in 10 adults…   M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way & Skittles are the top 5 MARS candies & this year watch for  "Skittles POP’d Creepy Crunch, a new flavor of the freeze-dried candy, Twix Skulls and Snickers Pumpkin Fun Size. They’re also bringing back Pumpkin Pie M&Ms and “Ghoulish Green” Snickers and Twix Bars for spooky season

Doctors Are Having To Warn People About Online Cyclospora Diet Scheme - Repeat this to yourself: The poop lettuce is not a weight loss aid…A social media joke about people wanting the parasite to lose weight, has doctors calling the idea extremely dangerous…They warn the illness can cause severe dehydration, electrolyte loss, long hospital stays, and can even be deadly…Influencers with large followings can do real harm with off-color jokes, since someone struggling with their weight might take them seriously.

Major retailer announces its closing 75 stores, slowing growth plans - An 88-year-old retailer is closing some of its stores as part of an effort to slow its expansion…Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retail chain in the U.S., announced it will close 75 underperforming Petsense stores…The locations set for closure haven’t been announced…Tractor Supply also announced it would slow expansion plans, dropping from the previous expectation of 100 new stores back to 85-90 in 2026…Tractor Supply operates 2,463 stores across the U.S.

Monday, July 27, 2026

Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, as Michigan remains hardest hit state - From the CFX-Morning Sun 24 hour newsroom,  Michigan has documented over cases of cyclosporiasis, more than 3,000 mor since last Friday…As of Friday, the state is still pointing to lettuce and salad greens as a potential source of this outbreak, though it could not completely rule out other types of produce…As of Friday, the outbreak includes nine states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

‘Disney rash’ is a thing; Here’s what you need to know about medical issue - Theme parks and amusements parks are all the rage in the summer months…You leave with memories, sun burn and a lighter wallet…But you may also have pick up “Disney rash”, a condition that results in red, itchy spots on the skin & no, it's not exclusive to Disney Parks…It is an inflammation of the blood vessels known as exercise-induced vasculitis & appears after someone spends long periods of time in heat…“Disney rash” is caused by a combination of dehydration, humidity, overexertion and standing for long periods

Local Big Brothers Big Sisters branch rebranding to Mentors in the Mitten - From the CFX-Morning Sun 24 hour newsroom, Clare County nonprofit, Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters is splitting off as an independent entity and rebranding itself as “Mentors in the Mitten.”…The new brand will serve five counties in central northern Michigan…They plan to further develop and expand their School Buddies program that pairs mentors 80% of whom are high school students and 20% being community volunteers  with elementary-age mentees in their own school buildings and communities.  To learn more about Mentors in the Mitten, visit themorningsun.com for more on this story

Mid Michigan College names longtime administrator as president - Mid-Michigan College has tapped a longtime administrator to take the reins as its new president…Scott Mertes is now the eighth president,  replacing Tim Hood, who announced his retirement earlier this year…Mertes has been recognized for leadership, scholarship and service with multiple state and national honors

Mt. Pleasant schools recognized for culture of kindness, respect - From the CFX-Morning Sun 24 hour newsroom, Mt. Pleasant Middle School, Vowles, Ganiard, Pullen and McGuire elementary schools

Have been picked as 2026 National Showcase Schools…The program "Capturing Kids’ Hearts" promotes a culture of caring among students, staff and administrators & picked the schools for their work in those areas…capturingkidshearts.org has more as well as themorningsun.com

US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, dropping 2.4% from May…Sales have remained sluggish as mortgage rates have mostly trended higher in the months since the war between the U.S. and Iran started…The median price of a home in the US is now $440,600, an all-time high…

Michigan DNR Approves Permits For Great Lakes Tunnel In Straights of Mackinac - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a permit for the Great Lakes Tunnel project…That means the proposed replacement for the existing 73-year-old Line 5 dual pipelines is a "GO", for now…The permit does require several measures by Enbridge to reduce impacts on rare plants and animals & they still require several other permits before anything starts moving forward.