Michigan State Police completes national trust-building initiative
Michigan State Police completed a national program designed to strengthen trust between troopers and the communities they serve. The department
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Michigan Senate race sees internal Democratic friction days before vote
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats in Michigan remain divided over their Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, as
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
Private investigator urges Ingham County to change Brendan Santo death ruling
Ryan Robison, the private investigator who located the body of Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo, is asking the
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
White House confirms AI-generated sombrero pumpkin post
The White House confirmed that a social media post featuring a pumpkin with a sombrero carved into it was generated
Money
Kenya’s annual inflation hits 7.3 percent as transport and food prices climb
Kenya's annual consumer price inflation rose to 7.3 percent in October 2026, up from the level recorded in October 2025,
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
U.S. hiring rebounds in August, but wage growth lags inflation
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding economists’ forecasts, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%. Job totals
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Ionia council limits trailer and RV parking to 24 hours
The Ionia City Council voted 7-2 to prohibit trailers and recreational vehicles from remaining on city streets or in public
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Supreme Court restores discounted political ad rates for party committees
The Supreme Court on Friday halted a lower-court ruling that had barred political party committees from receiving favorable broadcast advertising
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Michigan Senate race brings Canada tariff fight into focus
The trade dispute with Canada is emerging as an issue in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, as voters and businesses weigh
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Global food prices rise as markets warn of renewed supply pressures
Global food prices climbed in August to their highest levels since 2022, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s index.
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Michigan gas prices trail national average ahead of Labor Day
Gas prices are expected to reach a new record over the Labor Day weekend as conflict involving the United States
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War-driven fuel costs become a midterm campaign issue
Fuel prices have risen as the Iran war disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Gasoline averages $4.14 a
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Missouri court keeps prior congressional map in place for November election
The Missouri Supreme Court on Friday rejected Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ request to pause an order requiring the Nov.
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Michigan colleges add three-year paths to bachelor’s degrees
Several Michigan colleges are offering students a three-year path to bachelor’s degrees traditionally completed in four years. Participating schools include
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