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Michigan State students expected to play outsized role in U.S. House race

The U.S. House race between Tom Barrett and Curtis Hertel is the top contest in the country where students could have the most impact, a study found.

Michigan House Rep. Jason Morgan facing two challengers for his 23rd District seat

Ann Arbor 23rd House Democrat Jason Morgan is running for reelection against Republican newcomer David Stamp and Green Party candidate Christina Marudas. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a look at the race.

Senate staffer hired by DDA

TRAVERSE CITY - A former chief of staff for a Michigan state senator is the new deputy director of the city's Downtown Development Authority.

Snyder mourns the loss of Right to Work laws as he works to flip the Michigan House

As a part of Michigan Republicans’ bid to reclaim the majority in the House of Representatives, GOP former Gov. Rick Snyder is touring the state to drum up support for various candidates while touting House Republicans’ “Mission for Michigan” plan,

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Michigan State in Week 8

Following a dominating home victory over Washington last weekend, the Iowa football team makes the trek north to East Lansing, Michigan, for a matchup against the Michigan State Spartans. The Spartans enter the contest 3-3 overall and 1-2 in Big Ten play after losing to Oregon two weeks ago.

MSP bomb squad called after mortar found in Grand River near downtown Lansing

In a Reddit post, a magnet fisherman shared video of himself pulling up the shell and then calling police to dispose of it.

Joel Ferguson, longtime Lansing power-broker, MSU trustee, developer has died

Joel Ferguson, a longtime Lansing power-broker, real estate developer and high-profile Democrat, has died, according to Michigan State University. He was 85.

Video: Making Lansing a destination — for visitors and their money

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MichMash: Live from Lansing

Andrea Bitely and Josh Hovey joined the "MichMash" gang live from Urban Beat to discuss the last few weeks of the 2024 election.

Iowa offense previews Michigan State

It will be a final game against Michigan State for Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara when the teams collide in East Lansing Saturday night. McNamara played the Spartans […]

Crash closes SB U.S. 127 in northern Clinton County

The crash happened at the Maple Rapids Road interchange. MDOT said southound U.S. 127 was closed at County Line Road.

Temperatures Warm Today with Plentiful Sunshine

High pressure builds in to the south of Michigan allowing for clearing skies and a gradual warmup in our temperatures

Iowa vs. Michigan State preview: What to watch for Saturday night

Matt Wenzel of MLive joins The Gazette’s Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to give Iowa football fans a Michigan State scouting report ahead of Saturday night’s game in East Lansing. The Spartans are coming off a bye week but have lost three ...

Fun Facts: Iowa-Michigan State. Finally, the Hawkeyes are returning to East Lansing!

The slogan of Lansing, Iowa is “Where Main Street Meets the Mississippi.” It’s a fact. You can drive down Main Street and end up in the big river. There is a “Dead End” sign to warn drivers before the street turns into a launching spot for boats.

UM Health plans $32M outpatient campus west of Lansing

UM Health acquired Sparrow Health in April 2023 and in May of this year agreed to pay nearly $2 million to buy the 11-acre site at 5677 E. Saginaw Highway in Oneida Township for an outpatient medical campus.

Michigan reports avian flu in another dairy herd

The outbreak is Michigan's first since early September. Meanwhile, the USDA confirmed three earlier H5N1 detections in Florida dolphins.

Michigan State’s dual-threat quarterback, new head coach poses familiar challenge to Iowa

As the Hawkeyes hit the road for third time in four Big Ten contests, Iowa feels familiar with Michigan State despite the Spartans' new coaching staff and starting quarterback.

I on the Hawks podcast: Iowa vs. Michigan State preview

Can Iowa make it two in a row when they travel to East Lansing for a sneaky road test against Michigan State? We break down what kind of day we think Kaleb John

The Search for Green Common Ground

A capitalist transition to electric cars pits auto workers, transit riders and frontline communities against each other. What happens when they sit down together?

2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal is former MSU athlete, Michigan's first 'Mr. Basketball'

MSU's Alumni Association has selected Sam Vincent to be the 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshall. Vincent is a Lansing native and alum of the MSU men's basketball team who went on to play in the NBA and now coaches at Beacon College,

Republican candidate posts campaign ad appealing to Black voters - and says to vote after election day

A Republican congressional candidate is under fire after running an ad with the incorrect date for Election Day in a Black-owned local publication. Tom Barrett, who is vying to represent Michigan’s 7th district,

WKAR hosts German journalist ahead of November election

WKAR has been hosting a journalist from Germany through an exchange program called RIAS Berlin Commission ahead of the November election.

26-year-old man found dead after fire in Lansing

LANSING, MI – The body of a 26-year-old man was found at the scene of a fire in Lansing. WILX-TV in Lansing reported the fire occurred in the 400 block of West Greenlawn Avenue around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. The man’s body was found after the fire was controlled. He has not been identified by name.

Road Closures for MSU's Homecoming Parade on Friday

The City of East Lansing is closing several roads for MSU's Homecoming Parade on Friday. This will impact ELHS student pickup and football game.

Michigan a top winner of climate funds Trump wants to revoke

If elected, Trump has vowed to revoke unspent funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, a climate spending law that has heavily benefitted Michigan governments and industry. But experts say it wouldn’t be easy.

Michigan vs. Michigan State football kickoff time, TV channel announced

Annual clash of Michigan and Michigan State football — one of a dozen traditional rivalry games protected by Big Ten — has a start time for Oct. 26.

Kamala Harris to swing through Michigan several days this week: What's on her agenda

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make multiple stops in Michigan this week as she enters the final stretch of the presidential campaign.

Harris to campaign in Lansing Friday

Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will be making a campaign visit to Lansing this week, according to the Harris-Walz campaign.

Second chance drawing lands Port Huron woman $100K lottery prize

LANSING, MI -- A Port Huron woman has a tropical vacation on her mind after she won $100,000 in a second chance drawing, held by the Michigan Lottery. The lucky player won her prize by scanning and submitting losing $300,000,000 Extraordinaire instant tickets into the Michigan Lottery app.

JD Vance Slams $500 Million Grant For Michigan Electric Vehicle Plant, Calling It 'Table Scraps'

Republican vice-presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance, did not mince words when he criticized the Biden administration’s $500 million grant to convert a Michigan auto plant to produce electric vehicles (EVs).

MSU Football spreads joy to UM Health-Sparrow patients

MSU Football players UM Health-Sparrow Patients to spread joy in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan.

Michigan State football: What to watch against Iowa

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to Michigan State football’s homecoming game against Iowa on Saturday.

Detroit Lions extend running back David Montgomery with two-year deal

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter the Lions and David Montgomery reached an agreement of a two-year deal for $18.25 million. That deal would make the running back a Lion through the 2027 season.

Democrats look to maintain Michigan House control, as GOP eyes taking back the majority

Democrats got a lot done in their two years of controlling both the Michigan House and Senate; repealing right to work, enacting gun control measures, expanding civil rights protections, passing clean energy reforms,

Michigan Catholic bishops slam Whitmer over viral skit accused of mocking Communion

The video, which was posted on social media by podcast host Liz Plank, showed Whitmer placing a Dorito onto the kneeling Plank's tongue in the same manner that priests place a wafer on the recipient's tongue in the Holy Eucharist.

‘The choice of the people': How Modelo and Corona maker Constellation Brands won the loyalty of Hispanic consumers in the U.S.

Constellation's connection to these brands started with importing them to the U.S. from Mexico. The company officially acquired the U.S. beer business of Groupo Modelo, which included Modelo and Corona, from Anheuser-Busch in 2013.

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