Michigan News: First EEE Case Confirmed, Saginaw ISD Millage Renewal Heads to Ballot

Here’s a look at some of the top national, Michigan and Mid-Michigan headlines.

Trump Threatens New Economic Action Against Iran

President Donald Trump is threatening unprecedented economic action and further isolation against Iran, a move that could also have implications for countries that continue to trade with the nation.

Trump provided few details about what the potential measures would involve.

Michigan Confirms First Human EEE Case Since 2021

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the state’s first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, since 2021.

The case involves a resident of Roscommon County.

EEE is a mosquito-borne illness. Many people who become infected do not develop symptoms, while others may experience a flu-like illness. In more serious cases, the virus can cause inflammation of the brain.

Saginaw ISD Millage Renewal Going Before Voters

The Saginaw Intermediate School District Board of Education has approved placing a career and technical education millage renewal on the November ballot.

The proposal would continue the voter-approved one-mill investment used to expand access to career and technical education programs for students throughout Saginaw County.

The millage was originally approved by voters in 2018. Additional information is available through the Saginaw Intermediate School District.

Emergency Training Planned at Hemlock Semiconductor

Don't be alarmed if you notice an increased presence of first responders around Hemlock Semiconductor next Tuesday.

The facility will be conducting live emergency training exercises from approximately 1 to 3 p.m.

Officials say similar training exercises will be held each Tuesday through September 15.

Sports

The Detroit Lions will be without tight end Sam LaPorta indefinitely after he suffered a hip injury during practice earlier this week.

The Lions take on the Washington Commanders Saturday at noon in preseason action.

The Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals Saturday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

The Great Lakes Loons picked up a win, beating the Fort Wayne TinCaps 7-2.

Mid-Michigan Weather

Today: Increasing clouds and breezy, high near 85.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, low around 62.

Saturday: Cloudy with showers likely and a possible afternoon thunderstorm, high near 79.

Sunday: Sunny and windy, high around 78.