Michigan’s aging homes add pressure to the state’s housing shortage
About 60% of Michigan’s occupied homes — roughly 2.5 million units — were built in or before the 1970s. The
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
MDOT’s I‑96/Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge in Walker reaches national award finals
MDOT’s recent project to rebuild and widen the Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I‑96 in Walker, Kent County, has advanced
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
Former MSU resident physician arrested on sexual assault charges
On Thursday night, 39‑year‑old Arpit Saxena was arrested at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport on charges of third‑degree and fourth‑degree criminal
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
Georgetown responds to federal demands on DEI, faculty hiring, and international student policies
The Trump administration’s August 3 letter to U.S. Universities called for changes in affirmative action, faculty hiring, campus protest crackdowns,
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
Judge orders mediation between Ionia city and Township over 25-year agreement
On Tuesday, Ionia County Circuit Court Judge Suzanne Kreeger ordered the city of Ionia and Ionia Township to pursue mediation
El-Sayed campaign faces backlash over appearance with online streamer
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asked him to campaign publicly during an interview Friday.
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Canada tariff threat raises price concerns for Michigan shoppers and businesses
A developing trade dispute with Canada could raise costs for businesses and consumers in Michigan and other states, as Canada
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AI video of alleged military strike jolizes Congress and Pentagon
President Donald Trump posted a realistic-looking AI-generated video depicting a U.S. military attack on a strategic island. Pentagon sources said
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Two men killed in three-vehicle crash in Alaiedon Township
Two men died in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of Holt Road and Every Road in Alaiedon
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Michigan gas prices edge higher before Labor Day travel
Michigan’s average price for regular gasoline rose 1 cent from a week ago to $4.17 per gallon. That is 11
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Claims linking Benson to KKK lack evidence, review finds
Social media posts and a political advertisement have sought to link Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson
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Resin buyers gain leverage as inventories stay high and demand remains soft
Plastic resin producers are seeking September price increases across several categories, but elevated inventories, weak demand and healthy supply are
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House returns to confront looming shutdown deadline
The House returns Monday after a five-week recess with a Senate-passed bill to keep the federal government funded through Dec.
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Lansing council votes to end contracts for license plate cameras
The Lansing City Council adopted a resolution directing Mayor Andy Schor and the Lansing Police Department to terminate the city’s
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