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2. If the new deal with Iran holds, prices should start falling significantly over the next few weeks.

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1. Gas prices rose 2 cents from last week, up to $4.19 a gallon on average in Michigan. The price is 70 cents lower than this time last month and $1.10 higher than this time last year.

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3. Schools are warning that another delay could create uncertainty for staffing and programs, similar to last year when the state budget wasn’t finalized until October.

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1. Michigan lawmakers are running out of time to meet the July 1st budget deadline. House Speaker Matt Hall says he won’t guarantee a deal by then and is open to a temporary spending plan if negotiations with Democrats stall.

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2. Democratic leaders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer say a budget agreement is still within reach and should be completed on time.

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2. Drivers should expect single-lane closures with alternating traffic controlled by flaggers during the roadwork. The improvements will also include new pavement markings, rumble strips, and wider shoulders for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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1. MDOT is planning a $4.8 million road project in Kalkaska County. The work will repave and widen paved shoulders along 14 miles of M-66 from M-72 to the Missaukee County line. Construction is scheduled to begin on June 22nd and would run through mid-September.

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2. Commissioners are also expected to consider a contract for a new pocket park along the Boardman-Ottaway River. The park would be fully funded by developer J. Peterson Homes, with construction expected to cost about $128,000.

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1. Traverse City commissioners will meet today to discuss the final phase of the FishPass project, including plans for new pathways, an amphitheater, and a science building. Officials say the FishPass also helped reduce the impact of April’s historic flooding downtown.

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2. Spectators can watch the start in Port Huron and the finish near Mackinac Island beginning July 19th. The race is part of Michigan’s America 250th celebration.

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1. The 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race is scheduled to begin July 18th, with 203 boats and about 1,600 sailors competing from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. The fleet includes racers from 11 states and Canada, with most boats coming from Michigan.

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2. Valentine was arrested last Wednesday and arraigned on a felony charge of larceny by conversion of $20,000 or more. He is currently out on bond.

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1. A St. Ignace man is accused of stealing more than $20,000 in donations intended for the Mackinac County Animal Shelter. Michigan State Police say 63-year-old Andrew Valentine allegedly redirected the money to another nonprofit organization he led.

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2. The issue became especially contentious in 2024, when internal disagreements led to significant postponements. With this year's evaluation now complete, the public is expected to hear the results along with a statement from the mayor during the meeting.

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1. The Cadillac City Council is expected to focus on City Manager Marcus Peccia's annual performance evaluation at its meeting tonight. The review has drawn attention in recent years due to concerns over transparency and delays in the evaluation process.

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2. ...will serve through the end of 2026 and plans to run for a full term in November. He says he wants to help Cheboygan grow and strengthen the community.

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1. The City of Cheboygan has a new city council member. Chris Kura was appointed this week to fill the vacant seat left by the resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Adam Bedwin. Kura, a military veteran and member of the city’s Veterans Committee,...

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2. ...to traffic signal equipment damaged in a recent crash. Intermittent signal outages are expected, and motorists should treat the intersection as a four-way stop whenever the signals are dark.

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1. Drivers should expect delays at the intersection of Garfield Road and South Airport Road today. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission says lane closures will be in place for most of the day while crews make emergency repairs...

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2. The suspect crashed their vehicle, fled on foot, and was later found by a K-9 team hiding in a wooded area. He was taken into custody and taken to the Grand Traverse County Jail.

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1. A 41-year-old Traverse City man was arrested after a police chase through Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Missaukee counties on Wednesday night. State police say the pursuit began during an investigation into a reported domestic violence assault.