Michigan, MI news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Michigan, MI on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Escaped inmate captured in northern Michigan swamp. Also: Michigan's Attorney General joined a lawsuit against Dollar General claiming deceptive pricing practices; Bovine tuberculosis was detected in a cattle herd in Northern Michigan, prompting health monitoring. Weather: Partly cloudy and cool today with highs near 59°F and light winds.

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Headlines

Police captured an escaped inmate who was hiding in a swampy area in northern Michigan.Patch · Oct 27, 4:18 PM

News & local government

Michigan's Attorney General joined a lawsuit against Dollar General claiming deceptive pricing practices.WHMI · Oct 27, 11:02 AM
Bovine tuberculosis was detected in a cattle herd in Northern Michigan, prompting health monitoring.MLive.com · Oct 27, 6:44 AM

Schools & kids

University of Michigan changed its grade policy for some freshmen ahead of the new school year.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Oct 27, 7:25 AM

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