Friday, June 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve a $436 million rate hike that would boost residential electric bills by about 13.3% on top of a $154 million already approved increase—Attorney General Dana Nessel opposes the request, saying it may make power unaffordable for customers. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan-born rapper Trevon Hobson, known as Skitzo, piloted his Hip-Hop for Self-Expression class for 12 middle school students at Milwood Magnet School on June 4, teaching them about social issues and self-expression through music. He will expand the class next year to serve up to 29 students (using his music to spark community activism). MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Justine Bunka was fired from Bronson Healthcare’s Rambling Road Pediatrics on Jan. 29 for speaking out against policy changes that raised patient loads and reduced patient time—she said this hurt patient care. On June 4, she filed a defamation lawsuit in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court and seeks damages including attorney fees—her case follows strong public support from a petition and rally. MLive
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mattawan's strong pitching helped shut down Lowell 3-1 on Wednesday at Portage Northern — a win that moved them to the Division 1 regional final. The Wildcats will face Hudsonville on Saturday at 12 p.m. at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids — as they count on their arms to carry them forward. MLive
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