Thousands gathered in Lansing as Abdul El-Sayed, William Lawrence, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez focused on economic inequality, grassroots organizing, and the role of money in politics ahead of Michigan’s Senate primary.

One of the first women in the country to get a radio operating license was born and raised right here in mid-Michigan. In celebration of America 250, WKAR got her back into the studio — and in front of a microphone — for a walk down memory lane.

This week, Jackson City Councilmember will consider a proposal banning unattended items left in public, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope invites community to see tabulator machines and early in-person voting begins.

There will be one chance to get some fresh air as winds roll in from the Chicago area and thin the smoke before it returns with a storm system Saturday.

A Caledonia greenhouse lettuce grower is highlighting food safety practices as Michigan health officials investigate a cyclosporiasis outbreak potentially linked to salad greens.

Guest: Representative Matt Hall (R)

Topic: Primary campaign trail. Guest: Rep. Matt Hall.

The number of people aging into retirement is not being matched by the number of young people growing into the workforce.

In his primetime address Thursday, President Donald Trump cited an alleged voter registration fraud scheme in Muskegon from six years ago as evidence that elections aren’t secure.

Childcare facilities — like school programs and local daycares — that remain open are still shutting their doors and keeping kids inside to protect them from the hazardous conditions.

Heat and wildfire smoke are affecting balloon flights at Jackson's Hot Air Jubilee, though organizers say festival activities will continue throughout the weekend.

Wildfire smoke has pushed air quality across much of Michigan to its worst level in at least 20 years, forcing closures and cancellations across mid-Michigan. A National Weather Service meteorologist says hazardous conditions could linger through much of Friday.

A dense layer of smoke moved into the region overnight, sharply reducing visibility and prompting health experts to urge residents, especially those with asthma and other respiratory conditions, to stay indoors.