Trump claims U.S. could take control of strategic shipping strait
President Donald Trump posted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “New US Territory” and said he would declare
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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
Why black squirrels thrive across Michigan
More than half of Michigan’s squirrels are reportedly black, a trait that has made the animals common across the state
Eaton County
Eaton prosecutor teams with Macomb clerk in statewide Republican campaigns
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini have formed a campaign partnership after meeting at a
Ingham County
Lansing adopts ordinance transitioning city boards to ward structure
The Lansing City Council adopted Ordinance 1361, amending the city’s code to transition existing boards and commissions to the ward
Opinion
Hiring People Still Requires Talking to People
Companies should use AI aggressively in recruiting where it helps recruiters do better work. They should not use it as
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken opens old mill property to outside bids after investor makes rival pitch
The village council's biggest decision of the night concerned the former Hoover mill property downtown. After months of working toward
National
Appeals court split puts age-based mail voting rules before Supreme Court
A federal appeals court has struck down a South Carolina law that allowed voters over 65 to vote by mail
Money
Ballot drive targeting utility political spending faces court and legislative tests
A Michigan ballot proposal that would bar regulated gas and electric utilities from making political contributions is facing a legal
Local News
Second suspected homicide under investigation at Ionia prison this year
A death at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia is being investigated as a suspected homicide, the second such investigation
Live music fills Lansing-area venues this week
Live music is scheduled across Ingham County from Wednesday through Sunday, with performances at venues in Lansing, East Lansing, Haslett,
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Maple City man charged after child exploitation investigation
Michigan State Police arrested Thomas Joseph Dahir III, 46, of Maple City, on charges including aggravated child sexually abusive activity,
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Midwest tariff analysis finds higher costs and lost manufacturing jobs
A new analysis of six Midwestern states found that tariffs imposed in 2025 raised household costs by an average of
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Alaska Senate primary draws national attention in crowded field
Alaska voters faced a crowded primary Tuesday featuring Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola and another Republican
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Dearborn leaders unite against planned anti-Muslim demonstration
Religious leaders, Dearborn’s mayor and the police chief called for unity after a conservative activist announced plans for a so-called
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Delta Township drops fireworks from 2026 budget
Delta Township canceled its Fourth of July fireworks for a second consecutive year, citing the cost of police protection and
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Nigerian opposition party presses government over rising food costs
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration after headline inflation moderated from 15.91% in June to 15.43% in
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FEMA to present preliminary flood maps for Ingham County
FEMA will host a virtual Flood Map Open House for Ingham County from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Local officials
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Trade agreement compliance softened the 2025 tariff hit to prices
Greater use of duty-free trade channels under the North American trade agreement reduced the effective tariff burden on U.S. imports
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