Michigan Abbott plant restarts production of Similac baby formula
The United States' largest producer of baby formula, Abbott Nutrition, announced that it will restart production of Similac formula at its Michigan plant.
Minnesota Department of Commerce puts unclaimed 'treasures' up for auction
More than 700 "potentially valuable items" will be up for sale on the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Unclaimed Property Online Auction, which is set to take place from Sept. 1 to Sept. 13, 2022.
Long-time Michigan car accident victims win major insurance decision in state appeals court
Michigan state appeals court ruled that the changes made to Michigan state insurance laws in 2019 by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer do not apply to people injured before summer 2019.
Inflation impacts American staple: State Fair food costs
For many State Fair concessionaires, the annual fair is everything to their business, and most were forced to raise their food prices to offset their wholesale costs.
Health care workers fired over vaccine mandate awarded $10 million in settlement
Illinois health care workers who filed a lawsuit against their employers' vaccine mandate were awarded a $10 million settlement after arguing the rule violated Title VII.
How one school in Michael Jackson's hometown proves 'free' college is possible
One school in Gary, Indiana is proving 'free' college is already possible without political change.
Pharma company Eli Lilly expanding outside of Indiana over state's abortion law
Eli Lilly is looking to expand its pharmaceutical company outside of its headquarters in Indiana in response to the state's ban on nearly all abortions, except in a few cases.
Boeing averts strike at St. Louis-area facilities that produce military aircraft after union approves contract
About 2,500 members of a machinists union approved a contract with Boeing on Wednesday, averting a strike at three St. Louis-area manufacturing facilities.
Mega Millions drawing: Illinois Speedway gas station that sold winning ticket in line for big commission
The winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold at an Illinois Speedway location. The jackpot prize ballooned to $1.337 billion, the third-largest lottery prize.
Mega Millions jackpot: How much will winner owe in taxes?
A billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot ticket was claimed in Illinois in Friday's drawing. How much will the winner owe in taxes and how much will be taken home?
Michigan small businesses preparing for required increase in wages
JW’s Food & Spirits owner Chris Weavers on why the state-mandated wage increase including for tipped workers will hurt small businesses.
Former congressman among nine charged with insider trading
Nine people, including former Republican congressman from Indiana Stephen Buyer, have been charged with insider trading in four separate cases.
Boeing union workers vote to strike at 3 St. Louis-area manufacturing facilities that make US military jets
Union workers at three Boeing manufacturing facilities in the St. Louis-area voted to go on strike Sunday as talks broke down over a new contract.
NFL team owner purchases rare Muhammad Ali belt for millions
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added another Muhammad Ali piece to his massive collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia Sunday, winning an auction for a belt.
Heat wave hits US farms, stressing crops and ranchers' herds
Intense heat and dry conditions are stressing U.S. agriculture, threatening corn, soybeans and other crops, as well as cattle herds.
Kansas's pro-work welfare strategy is pushing back on Biden's foolish regulations
Kansas welfare strategy is pro-work and overcomes foolish Biden regulations. Promoting ‘employment and training' makes state one of strongest for jobs.
Online car dealer Carvana banned from Illinois for second time
Illinois on Monday banned Carvana from selling cars in the state for a second time after the popular online car dealer failed to get some buyers their car registrations and titles.
Michigan man wins $6 million from lottery scratch off
A man in Michigan won $6 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket that he bought at a convenience store, according to the Michigan Lottery.
Wind energy expansion faces strong headwinds across US, industry report shows
A report released Friday by an energy group highlighted the challenges that increased wind energy development faces as governments make an aggressive net-zero push.
North Dakota farmland sale tied to Bill Gates gets legal approval
The sale of 2,100 acres in North Dakota to Red River Trust, an entity tied to Bill Gates, secured legal approval despite backlash from residents in the area.