Judge blocks Trump mail-voting order nationwide ahead of midterms
A federal judge blocked key parts of President Donald Trump's executive order overhauling mail-in voting, ruling that the executive branch
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Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governorship, pledges affordability focus
Jocelyn Benson defeated Republican Congressman John James in Michigan’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday, according to an Associated Press projection. Benson,
Eaton County
Eli Savit wins Michigan attorney general race
Democrat Eli Savit has been elected Michigan attorney general, defeating Republican challenger Doug Lloyd in the November 3 general election.
Ingham County
Federal election monitors observed at Lansing polling sites
U.S. Justice Department election monitors were observed at eight to 10 polling locations in Lansing, according to City Clerk Chris
Opinion
Stop Calling Every Welfare Policy Communism—and Stop Calling Nordic Capitalism Socialism
The word “socialism” is doing too much work in American politics, and it is keeping people from having an honest
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken council sets $125,000 asking price for elevator property and backs sewer grant application
The Village of Mulliken council met Monday, November 2, 2026, and approved the October 5 meeting minutes and treasurer’s report.
National
Democrats seize control of Congress in sweeping midterm victory
Democrats have captured both the House and the Senate in a decisive midterm election, ending two years of unified Republican
Money
Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson has defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins for the U.S. Senate in Maine, according to an Associated Press race
Local News
13-year-old pleads responsible in Jackson teen’s fatal shooting
A 13-year-old has pleaded responsible to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Isaiah Ramos-Bostwick, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey
Ingham County sheriff warns of gift card impersonation scam
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate sheriff's office personnel. According
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Schumer demands Senate briefing on reported Trump evacuation from Turkey
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called for an immediate Senate briefing after reports that President Donald Trump was secretly
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Ingham County clerks recruit more poll workers ahead of November election
Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum and Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope say they need additional poll workers ahead of November's
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Former Berrien County officer sentenced for faking salvage vehicle inspections
A former Lincoln Township Police Department detective lieutenant was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months of probation, including 90 days in
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Michigan Medicine’s first Oakland County facility nears halfway mark, on track for 2027
Construction on Michigan Medicine's first medical facility in Oakland County is 60% complete and remains on schedule to open in
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Weak jobs report leaves Fed facing tougher call on rates
A sharply weaker-than-expected jobs report has cut the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, complicating the
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Oakland County sting nets dozens of arrests tied to sex trafficking
An Oakland County task force has arrested 45 people, including buyers known as "Johns," in an ongoing undercover operation targeting
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Drug deaths rise across Greater Lansing region, Ingham County hit hardest
Drug-related deaths rose sharply across the seven-county Greater Lansing region in the first three months of 2026, according to a
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Partial eclipse, Perseid peak offer Michigan skywatching this week
Michigan skywatchers could see a small partial solar eclipse Wednesday afternoon as the moon passes between Earth and the sun.
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