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El Niño may bring milder temperatures and less snowfall to Michigan this fall and winter, according to MSU climatologist Jeff Andresen -
A gunman killed four people before burning the Grand Blanc chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the ground last September. In a groundbreaking service, church leaders focused on rebuilding the church and renewing their spirits. -
Both Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson have taken on endorsements from emergency workers and veterans in their campaigns for Michigan governor.
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Candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State are trying to capture voters' attention while more high-profile races get the spotlight ahead of the November election. -
New polling shows Michigan Democratic and Republican voters are not all that different when it comes to their views on health policy.
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Cam Edwards ran for 304 yards and three touchdowns in three-plus games for the Spartans before he was hurt Saturday. -
MDOT says major construction will continue on U.S. 127 in 2027. Drivers can expect closures, bridge work and delays across Mid-Michigan. -
Despite the Childcare Modernization Act having Democratic and Republican support, the slow political process in Washington D.C. is keeping it from getting passed. -
Candidates, parties and PACs have placed more than 20,000 spots on WLNS, WILX News 10, WLAJ and Fox 47, with more orders expected between now and Election Day.
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This week, the Village of Webberville will consider bringing back its police department, while Clinton County commissioners weigh a proposed apartment development in St. Johns. Plus more. -
Lawmakers in the Republican-led chamber took the opportunity to pass some final legislative priorities as well as possible longshots in the Democratic-controlled state Senate. -
A former Michigan State University physician accused of sexual assault is now being held at the Ingham County Jail. -
With absentee ballots making their way to Michigan voters this week, state representatives met for one of the last times before Election Day.
