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Michigan State UniversityMore than 200 MSU students are studying the impact of Taylor Swift in a new social science course that explores copyright, fandom, and pop culture influence. -
Jackson Downtown Development AuthorityMichigan faces wide impacts from the federal shutdown, with 30,000 workers at risk of furloughs, slowed benefits, and ripple effects on local businesses.
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Early indications are that there could be some type of executive directive or order to continue interim spending. It would be, to say the least, innovative. -
Discover the best pumpkin patches and corn mazes across Mid-Michigan this fall. From Ingham to Jackson County, explore family-friendly farms, local harvest traditions, and Michigan’s booming pumpkin and corn crops. -
Lansing City Council members are seeking to bring back a position aimed at helping residents avoid eviction. -
The mailer says the proposed changes, which voters are already weighing in on, seek to “strengthen transparency and accountability in city government,” Lansing City Council President Ryan Kost said. -
The Michigan Senate passed a budget transparency resolution Monday as lawmakers scramble to approve a final state budget before a 12:00 a.m. Wednesday deadline. -
In light of the recent tragedy in Grand Blanc, WKAR is working with our colleagues at WUCF and across public media to offer support for caregivers, families, and educators. These resources are designed to help children process difficult events, build emotional resilience, and identify trusted adults in their communities. -
An ex-Marine smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan, opened fire and set the building ablaze during a crowded Sunday service and then was fatally shot by police. At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the building ruins for more victims. -
The Legislature returns to the state Capitol this week in hopes of wrapping up a state budget before the deadline of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. -
A gunman opened fire inside a Grand Blanc Township church during Sunday services before apparently setting the building ablaze, killing at least one person and injuring nine before police shot him, authorities said. -
East Lansing Police have released 82 minutes of new body-worn camera footage and announced charges against two men following a fight outside Dave’s Hot Chicken during Michigan State University’s Welcome Weekend. The release comes after a chaotic night that generated 52 police service calls, 10 arrests, and ongoing community debate over police tactics, transparency, and downtown safety.
