WKAR News brings experience, depth and local impact to Election 2026— taking you beyond the headlines and preparing Mid-Michigan voters for the polls.
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Michigan poll worker staffing levels are in good shape for the Aug. 4 primary, but more volunteers are needed for November's election. -
WKAR News reporter Emma J Nelson spent an afternoon getting lost in St. Johns, known as Mint City USA, just one week before the community’s annual Mint Festival. -
Election Day is Tuesday, and mid-Michigan voters will have a lot to consider when they head to the polls.
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Michigan State climatologist Jeff Andresen says dry July conditions are creating moisture stress across central Lower Michigan, with limited rain ahead. -
The state of Michigan is suing a metro Detroit nursing home operator over alleged staffing shortages, using an unusual approach: a Medicaid fraud law.
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Planned Parenthood of Michigan is permanently closing 3 women’s health clinics in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren as it struggles with funding challenges. -
Conservation officials say the discovery of an invasive weed in Jackson County is a reminder of the role individuals play in preventing the spread of harmful plants. -
As elections in Michigan heat up, WKAR political reporter Andrew Roth looks into the value of high-profile political endorsements and their impact on voter support. -
The upcoming Ten Pound Fiddle season features a screening of a documentary about Janis Ian with the singer-songwriter present.
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Democrats have reintroduced nine bills that were stuck in limbo for 18 months during a lengthy court battle with House Republicans before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed them. -
The Lansing School District named Jessica Benavides superintendent without a national search, citing her community ties as she continues the role on a permanent basis. -
Michigan campaigns focus on turnout, not persuasion, in final week before Aug. 4 primary -
British social media stars Josh & Jase made a surprise stop at the Farmers Market at the Capitol in downtown Lansing, catching fans — and a WKAR News reporter — off guard.
