Michigan, MI news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Michigan, MI on Friday, October 16, 2026: Michigan midterm elections today: key races and voting info. Also: NOAA released its winter outlook for Michigan predicting conditions for the cold months ahead; University of Michigan approved a new $100 million sports medicine institute in Ann Arbor. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures between 34-46°F and light winds up to 14 mph.

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Headlines

Michigan holds midterm elections today with key races for U.S. Senate, governor, and state legislature.NBC News · Oct 16, 12:30 PM

Weather

NOAA released its winter outlook for Michigan predicting conditions for the cold months ahead.Patch · Oct 16, 11:12 AM

News & local government

Advocates are pushing Michigan lawmakers to pass 'Kids Over Clicks' legislation protecting children online.WOODTV.com · Oct 16, 4:17 PM

Events & going out

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train announces schedule with stops planned throughout Michigan this season.Midland Daily News · Oct 16, 2:56 PM
Michigan Public lists 28 things to do this weekend October 16-18 across the state.Michigan Public · Oct 15, 10:43 AM

Business & new openings

University of Michigan approved a new $100 million sports medicine institute in Ann Arbor.ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Oct 16, 5:00 AM
New Good Food guides launched to help strengthen Michigan's agricultural community and farming sector.Michigan Farm News · Oct 16, 1:02 PM

Shopping & deals

Michigan residents can seek winter heating bill relief through available assistance programs.Mix 95.7 · Oct 16, 12:00 PM

Jobs

Metro Detroit automotive supplier announced layoffs affecting workers in the region.Patch · Oct 16, 1:18 PM

Community & volunteering

Mid-Michigan website launched connecting Tri-County residents to health and human services resources.WILX · Oct 16, 12:59 PM

Nature & environment

Over 18,000 deer harvested during the first two weeks of Michigan's archery hunting season.Big Rapids Pioneer · Oct 16, 4:34 PM

Notices, lost & found

Most Michigan roadside parks will close on October 29 for the winter season.myupnow.com · Oct 16, 5:53 AM

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