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Democrat Jan Maino flipped the 46th District on Election Night, ousting two-term Republican incumbent Kathy Schmaltz to represent Jackson in the state House. -
An infection is leaving red squirrels across Michigan hairless. -
Cook, who is battling injuries, still finds the way to finish on top nearly every race.
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Wayne State professor Dr. Arash Javanbakht shares advice for easing post-election tensions, repairing strained relationships and finding common ground. -
A proposed powerline project that would wind 55 miles through Eaton, Ingham and Livingston counties cleared a legal requirement for seeking state approval.
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Lansing's iconic Big Red Ornaments are back downtown, replacing the Halloween display as the city prepares for Silver Bells in the City. -
Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson says she hopes to know all 148 Michigan legislators by the end of January and has been talking to former governors about challenges they faced. -
MSU’s varsity esports teams do community service events across Michigan, to inspire future gamers to join the fun. -
Activist and Democratic organizer Will Lawrence will represent Michigan's 7th Congressional District. He unseated Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in the midterms.
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Mid-Michigan residents are taking down campaign signs after Election Day. A Clinton County recycling coordinator explains how to reuse or dispose of them. -
“Following Michigan’s Ink Trails: Writing Michigan, Reading Michigan" is written by brothers Dave, Jack and Patrick Dempsey. It's the third in a series. -
Michigan Democrats won the governor’s race, control of the state House of Representatives, and an expanded majority in the state Senate during this week’s election. -
U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, conceded Michigan’s 7th Congressional District to U.S. Rep.-elect William Lawrence, D-Lansing, during an overnight phone call.
