Michigan asks residents to check trees for invasive beetle
Michigan’s Invasive Species Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are asking residents to look for and report signs of
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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
DSA program calls for shifting federal power toward Congress
The Democratic Socialists of America’s 2026 “Workers Deserve More” program calls for replacing the presidency and Supreme Court with an
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Human remains found on tribal reservation property in northern Michigan
Tribal police, the FBI and Michigan State Police are investigating after human remains were found Saturday afternoon in a wooded
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Ingham County residents can review new preliminary flood maps
Ingham County residents can attend a virtual open house Wednesday, Aug. 19, to learn about flood risks and ways to
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July inflation data could influence Fed rate expectations
The July consumer price index due Wednesday could affect expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move after weak jobs
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Benson and James face deadlines to name running mates
Republican nominee John James has until Friday to submit his choice for running mate, with the pick still needing ratification
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South Korean pastor met Trump at White House after imprisonment
South Korean pastor Son Hyun-bo met President Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend after spending months in
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El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary win draws national Democratic debate
Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate primary, a result described as a breakthrough for progressive candidates in
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White House adviser says fuel and grocery prices remain high
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said fuel prices remain higher than desired as the Iran war continues to affect
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Supreme Court zoning case could reshape religious land-use challenges
The Supreme Court is considering whether an Ohio man could sue over a city zoning dispute before officials issued a
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