U.S. services growth strengthens as business costs climb
U.S. services activity accelerated in August, with the sector’s purchasing managers index rising to 55.4 from 54.1 in July. Readings
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
American2Day
News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
Education advocates urge Whitmer to decline federal tax credit for scholarships
Education advocates in Michigan urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday to decline participation in a new federal tax credit for scholarship
Eaton County
Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying suspects in Lansing area crimes
Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan is calling for assistance in identifying suspects involved in several crimes across the Lansing area. The
Ingham County
Arpit Saxina arrested on criminal sexual conduct charges in Lansing
Former resident physician Arpit Saxina was arrested on Thursday night at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport and charged with criminal sexual
Opinion
Washington Can’t Keep Borrowing Its Way Out of Responsibility
The federal debt has reached $40 trillion, and I do not buy the idea that this is just another big
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken Council Approves Emergency $50,000 Transfer After Clash Over Cleanup Costs, Unsigned Contract
The Mulliken village council called a special emergency meeting to authorize moving $50,000 from the Major Street Fund into the
National
TCAVA pushes Congress to Deliver veteran benefits in September
The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) offers Congress a chance to replace long‑standing promises with tangible results. The
Money
U.S. Inflation Rises 3.4% in August as Gasoline and energy prices increase
U.S. Consumer prices increased in August, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a 0.4% rise on a seasonally adjusted
Local News
Consumers Energy upgrades Alto substation, affecting 1,500 customers this weekend
Consumers Energy will upgrade a substation in the Alto area to improve reliability for customers in the community. The overnight
Vance urges Fed to cut rates as officials debate inflation risks
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Federal Reserve should lower interest rates to make homes more affordable, adding
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Michigan investigates alleged misuse of $3.4 million business grant
Michigan law enforcement officials are investigating allegations that some of a $3.4 million state grant for a business incubator was
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Turkey’s inflation eases for a third straight month
Annual inflation in Turkey eased to 31.51% in August from 31.75% in July, while consumer prices rose 1.84% month over
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MSU reopens Berkey Hall after reported threat prompts investigation
Michigan State University closed Berkey Hall Thursday while law enforcement investigated a reported potential threat involving a program inside the
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House passes stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown through Dec. 11
The House voted 370-48 to pass a Senate-amended continuing resolution that extends federal government funding at fiscal 2026 levels through
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New faith-based school opens in Lansing after spring staff walkout
Hope Christian School has opened in Lansing, offering families a new faith-based education option after contract disputes at Lansing Christian
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U.S. and Australia plan deeper military cooperation in Pacific
The United States and Australia announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation and deterrence amid China’s growing influence in the Pacific.
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Storms leave thousands without power across central Michigan
Several thousand customers across central Michigan remained without power Thursday after storms moved through the area Wednesday night and Thursday
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Michigan farm equipment death raises state workplace fatality count to 34
A 67-year-old Michigan man died after he was pinned while trying to clean a hay chopper on Aug. 28, authorities
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