Wyoming roadwork update: Burton, Prairie Parkway and 52nd Street
Wyoming roadwork this week includes westbound-only segments, lane shifts at 56th and Byron Center, and an approximately two-week 52nd Street closure.
Michigan
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Ann Arbor U-M nurses ratify three-year agreement after strike vote plan
More than 7,200 U-M Health nurses and related clinical staff ratified a three-year agreement after a planned strike-authorization vote was no longer needed.
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Education Department takes FERPA action against two school districts
Federal officials are pursuing different actions against Maryland and Michigan school districts over parent access to student records involving gender identity.
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Detroit tenants sue over 36th District Court certificate rules
Detroit tenants sued the 36th District Court on July 2 over whether landlords must prove rental safety compliance before winning rent or possession judgments.
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks tips in death near Crabb Road
Temperance residents can submit tips as the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates a death near Crabb Road; identity and cause still unknown.
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Wayne County transit millage on the Aug. 4 ballot: what changes for Detroit-area riders
Wayne County voters vote Aug. 4 on a transit millage that would renew and expand SMART-linked service: YES/NO, the 0.9831-mill rate, and ballot tips.
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Detroit Public Schools Board Reviews Contracts, Facilities Work in July Meeting
High-level recap of the July DPSCD meeting highlights (posted July 17): 2026–27 contracts, student code of conduct, and what families should watch next.
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Almont-area gas & diesel prices: AAA Metro Detroit regular down, diesel up
Almont MI Gas & Diesel Watch – As of 7/21/26, AAA Metro Detroit regular $4.0890/gal (down 0.6¢) and diesel $5.1230/gal (up 2.6¢). Week ago both higher.
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Detroit council delays, then approves Munoz Realty compliance settlement for ~299 rentals
Detroit MI – City Council initially postponed a Munoz Realty settlement over how many units are occupied, then approved it—adding court-supervised compliance.
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Jonesville Board of Review meets July 20: clerical errors, poverty exemption
Jonesville MI—The City Board of Review meets Monday, July 20 at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall to correct clerical errors and consider poverty exemption requests.
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FDA update (July 16): Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce
FDA and CDC’s July 16 update: 1,644 people reported eating Taco Bell in five states, with 94 hospitalizations and no deaths tied to shredded iceberg lettuce.
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DWSD Finance Committee agenda would authorize nearly $30M for District 5 & 6
DWSD’s July 8 Finance Committee agenda would let the director approve up to $11.496M (District 5) and $18.475M (District 6) over two years.
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Detroit extreme-heat protections: cooling centers and DWSD water shutoffs
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield’s July 1 order expands extreme-heat protections—cooling-center hours for July 3 and DWSD water shutoff limits.
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Title IX enforcement roundup: OCR ends ‘Title IX Month’ with investigations and a warning letter
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – On July 1, 2026, OCR’s end-of-June “Title IX Month” recap cites new probes, actions, and a final warning letter.
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Last call for Bloomfield Hills Schools Board filings: submit by July 21, 2026 (4 p.m.)
Bloomfield Hills MI – Last call for school board candidate filings: Oakland County Elections requires paperwork by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4 p.m.
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PennDOT lane restrictions July 15–17 on West Bangor Rd near Lake Minsi
Bangor-area drivers should expect PennDOT lane restrictions with flagging on West Bangor Road/Lake Minsi Drive from July 15–17, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Bellaire MI: Kearney Township posts July 6 inspector meeting, July 16 test
Ahead of the Aug. 4, 2026 primary, Kearney Township says residents can attend a July 6 inspector meeting and a July 16 public accuracy test at 1:30 p.m.
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DOJ election-monitor letters for Aug. 4—East Lansing disputes July 24 deadline
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – DOJ asks East Lansing for HAVA records by July 24; city disputes and monitors are planned for Aug. 4.
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WV Board of Education partially intervenes in Harrison County Schools: what changes next
Clarksburg-area families: WV Board of Education approved a partial state intervention in Harrison County Schools on July 8—what the state says and what could change next.
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Orion Township police & fire millage presentation tees up Aug. 4 ballot
Orion Township MI – A July 6 “Police & Fire Millage Presentation” leads into Aug. 4 ballot wording for two public-safety millage questions.
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Dryden Township election commission special meeting July 8: what it’s for before Aug. 4 primary
Dryden MI – A July 8 special meeting will appoint election workers for the Aug. 4 primary. Here are early voting (July 25–Aug. 2) and Precinct 1 details.
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Houghton County OKs $58,000 EGLE MMP study for transfer-station upgrades
Houghton MI – The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved $58,000 in EGLE MMP funds for a transfer-station feasibility study tied to recycling capacity.