2025 Election
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From Lansing to Jackson, this is the Mid-Michigan voting guide for the Nov. 4 special election — mayor races, city councils, school bonds, millages, and ballot proposals. We've complied a list of all of the key items from Ingham, Clinton, Jackson, Eaton, Shiawassee and Livingston Counties.
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Ryan Sun/AP/APAfter a disappointing loss to Michigan over the weekend, Michigan State is now 3-5 and has yet to beat a Big 10 opponent this season. The Spartan's losing steak has some fans calling for a change. -
Courtesy, Ingham County Animal Control and ShelterThe Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter has a permanent and mobile pantry that is in dire need of food.
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Families and food banks throughout Mid-Michigan are preparing for the possibility that food stamp benefits won’t come in November. -
Michigan farmers have a new option to connect to people who want to get into agriculture with an online platform that may remind you of an old-school personals column. -
The new state budget includes $750,000 to repair Lake Lansing Dam. -
The Michigan Court of Appeals says the Republican-controlled state House cannot sit on nine bills adopted last year when Democrats were in control. -
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will consider scaling back the previously approved Spartan Gateway District plans during a meeting Friday. -
Noticing swarms of red and black bugs around your home? Boxelder bugs are on the move for winter. Discover why they gather, how to stop them from getting inside, and why smashing them can leave a red mess behind.
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The rate of children and adolescents getting routine vaccinations in the state of Michigan is declining, according to a recent study that tracked immunizations from 2017-2023. -
The first of three Republican debates for Michigan governor is taking place this week in Kent County. GOP leadership says six of the seven candidates invited to debate have confirmed their attendance. -
Surveillance and cameras remain the State Police Forensic Art Unit’s biggest “competitor,” and one artist says the use of artificial intelligence for forensic art might create public mistrust. -
he Nature Conservancy in Michigan and the Keweenaw Community Foundation announced they have secured $2 million to support long-term stewardship of the Keweenaw Heartlands.
