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Battle Creek
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy brought in crews from several states and Canada to restore power lost after Monday's winter storm impacted tens of thousands statewide, including in Mid-Michigan, and the utility estimates full restoration by the end of today. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Valley State University researcher (Brian Long) said West Michigan's key industries have been softening with companies cutting back through attrition, and he warned this trend may carry into 2026. Data shows fewer manufacturing jobs and reduced new investments throughout the region. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan workers will see their minimum wage rise to $13.73 when the rate takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 (under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act) after a 2024 court ruling; employers will update labor law posters while unemployment benefits increase to $530 weekly. 102.7 WFAT
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Banksy
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