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Mid-Michigan Matters

“Mid-Michigan Matters” is an interview segment during the “First @ 4″ newscast on WILX News 10, the exclusive 4 p.m. news program in mid-Michigan. News 10 talks with local newsmakers to give viewers an inside look into the issues, events, and personalities shaping the region. Whether it’s discussing community initiatives, highlighting business leaders, or addressing pressing concerns, “Mid-Michigan Matters” provides an informative and thought-provoking platform that keeps viewers connected and informed about the matters that impact their lives in mid-Michigan.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: How to be prepared when severe weather hits

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
September is National Preparedness Month.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Children’s mental health as school starts back up

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Joining Mid-Michigan Matters today is Lindsey Haan. She and Taylor discuss kids’ mental health

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Mid-Michigan Matters: A look at what’s on the ballot this election season

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Election day is November 7, and to help you prepare, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope joins today’s Mid-Michigan Matters.

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With the new school year in full swing, officials with Med Center Health in Bowling Green are...

Mid-Michigan Matters: Making sure your kids have good vision

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
As students are back in the classroom, it’s important to make sure they can actually see what the teacher has on the board.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Remembering the lives lost in 9/11 here in Mid-Michigan

Mid-Michigan Matters: Remembering the lives lost in 9/11 here in Mid-Michigan

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
It’s been just two weeks since that massive storm that swept through Mid-Michigan, leaving extensive damage.
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Potterville repairs heavy damage after Thursday’s severe storms

Mid-Michigan Matters: Cleaning up after Michigan’s deadly storms

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
It’s been just two weeks since that massive storm that swept through Mid-Michigan, leaving extensive damage.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: The Law Enforcement Torch Run

Mid-Michigan Matters: The Law Enforcement Torch Run

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Starting on Monday, three teams will spend five days running 750 miles across the state of Michigan in the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Harmful algal blooms in bodies of water

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Alex Rafalski, a toxicologist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, joins Mid-Michigan Matters on Wednesday to speak on HABs.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Woodworking for a good cause

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
It’s woodworking with a mission.

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Zeke the Wonder Dog is a staple - and fan favorite - at football games at Spartan Stadium.

Mid-Michigan Matters: Zeke the Wonder Dog visits ahead of MSU vs CMU game

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Zeke the Wonder Dog will be on the field, making the crowds go wild for his frisbee skills.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Sparrow expert on the newest RSV vaccines

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Right now, MAB has a campaign going on called “Be There.”

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Michigan Association of Broadcasters on ‘Be There’ campaign

Mid-Michigan Matters: Michigan Association of Broadcasters on ‘Be There’ campaign

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Right now, MAB has a campaign going on called “Be There.”

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Sparrow on National Breast Feeding Awareness Month

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Sparrow lactation consultant Kristin Caverly talks about National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Student resources from CADL

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
He talks about the variety of resources available for students as the school year kicks off for students young and old.

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Students were moving in to MSU dorms Thursday.

Mid-Michigan Matters: Welcoming students back to MSU campus

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
As MSU classes begin Monday, Aug. 28, the City of East Lansing is helping welcome new and returning students.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Connecting students to employers

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Like many college students, Adam Green sold his plasma to make extra money.

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School is about to start back up, so we’ve compiled a list of starting dates around the state.

Mid-Michigan Matters: Back-to-school mental health challenges

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Back-to-school time can bring many mental health challenges.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: MSU leads AI research grant

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Does AI have a place in school?

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Jackson schools help students with laundry

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
In every Jackson Public School building, there is a laundry initiative to help keep students clean.

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Berrien County sees ‘down-tick’ in Lyme disease cases

Mid-Michigan Matters: Why you should still be wary of ticks as fall begins

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Don't get complacent - tick bites are still dangerous this close to fall.

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MPD stresses importance of paying attention around school zones

Mid-Michigan Matters: Group aims to keep walk to school safe for kids

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Walking to school should be safe. One group aims to keep it that way.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Back to School Shopping Tips and Tricks

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By WILX News 10
Back to school shopping is often expensive, but it doesn't have to be.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: How getting your pet fixed can help keep shelters empty

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By WILX News 10
If every pet owner did this one simple thing, overcrowded shelters would be a thing of the past.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Joey Chestnut takes on olive burger challenge

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Can the hot dog eating king take on the olive burger?

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Pickleball takes Mid-Michigan by storm

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Kewpee Hamburgers has been a staple in Lansing for generations.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: History of Kewpee Hamburgers

Mid-Michigan Matters: History of Kewpee Hamburgers

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 9:12 AM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Kewpee Hamburgers has been a staple in Lansing for generations.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: August Primary Election

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
If you still have questions about your vote, we have you covered.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Women’s Soccer World Cup impact

Mid-Michigan Matters: Women’s Soccer World Cup impact

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is advancing into the next round of the World Cup.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Plant this, not that

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
We’ve made it to August and your plants will still need to stay hydrated in the heat.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: MSP Safety Day

Mid-Michigan Matters: MSP Safety Day

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Michigan State Police is hosting a free event on Tuesday.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Locally grown Michigan flowers

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Her mission is to bring a more central hub of locally grown flowers to Mid-Michigan.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Michigan’s Urban Search and Rescue Team returns from Vermont following severe weather

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Shadd Whitehead joins News 10 for Mid-Michigan Matters on how the team has been able to help the affected areas.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Free virtual baby fair for parents

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Kristen Thompson from the department joined Mid-Michigan Matters to share more on how parents in Michigan can prepare.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Working to reduce teen traffic crash fatalities

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 9:03 AM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
The number one reason for teenage fatalities is traffic crashes.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Ele’s Race 5K Run/Walk

Mid-Michigan Matters: Ele’s Race 5K Run/Walk

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Ele’s Place is hosting its 5K race to support grieving children and families.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: From surgeries to summits

Mid-Michigan Matters: From surgeries to summits

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Patel joins News 10 for Mid-Michigan Matters to discuss his journeys, trips and what he has planned next - including a mountain that might be harder to climb than Everest.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Parent-friendly resources

Mid-Michigan Matters: Parent-friendly resources

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Greater Lansing Area Moms joins us to talk about activities and resources for families in our community.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Preserving the planet

Mid-Michigan Matters: Preserving the planet

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
You can help lower the amount of waste added to our planet.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Cancer survivors - You’ve Got This!

Mid-Michigan Matters: Cancer survivors - You’ve Got This!

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
The goal is to inspire people surviving cancer and to ease their time during chemotherapy and radiation.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Common snapping turtle conservation efforts

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
And while common is in its name, the common snapping turtle is becoming less common in our area.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Sparrow’s mobile health clinic

Mid-Michigan Matters: Sparrow’s mobile health clinic

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Sparrow’s Mobile Health Clinic is serving underserved areas across Mid-Michigan.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Protecting your deliveries

Mid-Michigan Matters: Protecting your deliveries

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
You aren’t the only one waiting for your Prime Day deliveries.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Safe sun practices

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
A doctor from McLaren joins us with some safe-sun practices for you and your family.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: New projects planned for Jackson Fire Department

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
After serving 15 years with the city of Jackson, Tim Gonzales has a new position.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Wildlife rehabilitation efforts

Mid-Michigan Matters: Wildlife rehabilitation efforts

Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
The Wildside Rehabilitation Center in Eaton Rapids works to care for injured or ill wildlife.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Wild About Our Rivers

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
The community can join Potter Park Zoo for its first river cleanup event Saturday.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Having a healthy landscape

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
After a significant dry period, Mid-Michigan has seen rain and there’s more around the corner.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Summer scavenger hunt

Mid-Michigan Matters: Summer scavenger hunt

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
How well do you know the city of Lansing?

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Mid-Michigan Matters: Tornado relief efforts

Mid-Michigan Matters: Tornado relief efforts

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Severe weather increases during the summer months with tornados being prevalent in Michigan through August.

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Mid-Michigan Matters: What the Hands-Free Law means for drivers

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Taylor Gattoni
Starting Friday, a new distracted driving law - known as the Hands Free Law - will be taking effect.
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