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A satirical Facebook post that claimed Saginaw Bay had been renamed to “Bay Bay” went viral earlier this year, and not everyone got the joke. As misinformation, influencer news and AI-generated content blur the lines between fact and fiction, experts say media literacy is more important than ever.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit agent is asking public to report any information that can lead to the discovery of Augustine Floyd, who went missing in Mount Pleasant in 2007.

Cheboygan resident Louis Vallance has been pushing county officials across northern Michigan to support his proposal for a passenger train system. He hopes to persuade the state of Michigan to redevelop old railroads, saying it could help boost tourism in the region.

The North-South Rail Project that would connect the south and the north of Michigan's Lower Peninsula was first expected to start offering limited services in 2020. Now developers are saying the next steps of the projects might take about 10 more years.

A crowd gathered in Oakwood Cemetery Monday morning to pay respects to a veteran on the 112th anniversary of his death.

Heavy rain in late June caused a spike in floodwater mosquitoes across Bay County, with activity peaking in Williams and Monitor townships. Crews worked to reduce mosquito counts, but officials said the season could last into early October.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed three new representatives to serve on Michigan’s Public Health Advisory Council. One of them is Gregory Zimmerman from Central Michigan University, who said he's committed to representing voices in rural healthcare.

Cities such as Traverse City are using data-tracking services to monitor tourism trends, giving officials a more accurate look into the industry.

Researchers say they see artificial intelligence and other new technologies become more popular when it comes to taking care of children with developmental disabilities. Two of new these technologies from different universities in Michigan might be available soon.

A historic hotel, called Hotel Northern, in the city of Manistee, will soon become a new apartment complex with some commercial space as part of the statewide effort to redevelop old properties.