Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch steps down amid tensions with Trump administration
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian Institution's secretary, will step down by the end of the year, citing mixed emotions
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Michigan News
Islamophobia shapes Michigan Senate race final stretch
Islamophobic rhetoric has intensified in the final days of Michigan’s competitive Senate race, becoming a central feature of the campaign
Eaton County
Lawrence targets Eaton County in final push for 7th District
Democratic nominee William Lawrence announced a final campaign strategy to visit 24 towns across Michigan's 7th Congressional District, including Eaton
Ingham County
Early voting surges in Ingham County as election monitors arrive
Early in-person voting has drawn significant turnout in Ingham County ahead of the November 3 general election, with over 1,500
Opinion
A Food Grant Should Be Judged by What It Puts on the Table
A food program earns its keep when it helps farms sell what they grow and helps people get food. A
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken council tables $33,650 lagoon repair proposal; discusses sewer costs and village property
The Village of Mulliken Council met Monday, October 5, 2026. Members tabled a proposal to repair eroding banks and replace
National
Virginia Congressional candidates debate data centers and war record
Republican incumbent Ben Cline and Democratic challenger Beth Macy outlined their policy stances in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District as Election
Money
Mortgage rates dip to 7.24% as inflation pressures persist
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 7.24% this week, marking the second consecutive weekly decline,
Local News
Montcalm County early voting turnout lags behind 2024 pace
Montcalm County early voting participation is running significantly below the pace recorded during the 2024 presidential election, with 930 residents
Eaton County proposes first balanced budget in over a decade
Eaton County officials are proposing a balanced budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, marking the first such budget in over
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Ohio farmers struggle with tariffs, foreign competition
Ohio farmers are facing tough times due to tariffs and foreign competition, impacting their profitability and leading to financial struggles.
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White House pulls ‘build the wall’ game after Tetris criticism
The White House has removed its 'Build the Wall' video game from its website after the Tetris Company expressed opposition
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NCAA upholds Michigan win over Western Michigan
The NCAA has upheld Michigan's victory over Western Michigan, despite an appeal from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) citing an 'extraordinary'
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Federal loan caps push Michiganders toward tuition-free options
As students return to school this fall, federal loan caps are making it harder for them to start or continue
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Federal judge orders Missouri to use GOP-preferred congressional map
A federal judge in Missouri ordered the state to use a GOP-preferred congressional map Tuesday, following a state court ruling
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Michigan celebrates voter preregistration week for young citizens
Michigan celebrated Voter Preregistration Week this week, encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote. Governor Gretchen Whitmer designated the
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Michigan judge bars Kalshi sports prediction markets
In Michigan, sports prediction contracts have been barred after Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a preliminary injunction against Kalshi. Ingham
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Congressman Van Drew to hold hearing on noncitizens on nj voter rolls
Rep. Jeff Van Drew will convene a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on September 15 to investigate how approximately 6,600 noncitizens
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