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Voter turnout rises in some mid-Michigan counties, falls in others

Ingham County saw one of the largest increases in voter turnout across mid-Michigan in Tuesday's election, while neighboring Clinton County experienced a decline compared with the 2022 midterms. About 59% of registered voters cast ballots in Ingham County, up nearly four percentage points from four years ago. In Clinton County,...

Ingham County, MI · 2d

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Healthcare Action Plan ballot proposal passes in Kalamazoo, Portage, despite opposition

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A ballot proposal for West Michigan cities passed on Election Night. Cities like Kalamazoo, Portage, Lansing, East Lansing and Benton Harbor will be required to form a Citizens' Advisory Healthcare Committee or Board, which will be made up of eight volunteer local residents who will listen to healthcare concerns from residents in those cities.

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Holt High School students hold mock gubernatorial debate

Students at Holt High School are getting hands-on experience with the political process through a mock gubernatorial debate and school-wide election.

Holt, MI · 17h

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Michigan Jobs Under Pressure as Unemployment Outpaces Nation

Michigan’s job market is showing signs of strain even as layoffs nationally remain unusually low. Automotive suppliers are closing facilities, General Motors is preparing temporary production layoffs, and a major healthcare employer is outsourcing hundreds of positions. What do these developments mean for Michigan workers, their paychecks and the state’s economy?

Michigan · 1d

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Waterloo and Henrietta Townships go all out for Halloween

The crowd that assembled on Oct. 24 in Munith was not to be disappointed, as Waterloo Township—with assistance from Henrietta Township—put everything it had into the 2026 Halloween Parade and costume contest. Waterloo applied for and received a large grant donation from Jackson Community Foundation to fund many of the prizes that were awarded at the event.

Munith, MI · 1d

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Eaton County creates $100K defense fund to help townships fight corporate tax appeals

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (News 10) - Small municipalities facing expensive legal battles against national retailers over property taxes now have a financial partner in Eaton County. The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Local Tax Defense Fund, setting aside $100,000 to help its townships, cities, and villages cover the costs of defending their property tax assessments against corporate appeals.

Eaton County, MI · 1d

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Democrat upsets incumbent Republican in contested Jackson, Chelsea Michigan House race

JACKSON, MI — Democrat Jan Maino defeated incumbent Republican state Rep. Kathy Schmaltz with about 54% of the vote, unofficial Jackson and Washtenaw county results show. Maino, of Jackson, earned 18,641 votes and Schmaltz, also of Jackson, earned 15,812 votes, according to the county results. The Associated Press had...

Jackson, MI · 2d

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Lansing area veterans to be laid to rest at Fort Custer

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Five U.S. Army veterans from Mid-Michigan will be laid to rest on Friday in time for Veterans Day during a ceremony UM Health-Sparrow is holding in collaboration with the National Cemetery Administration at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. According to a press release,...

Lansing, MI · 1d

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Basley, Smith ousted from Cromaine Library Board

Seven candidates competed for four seats on the Cromaine District Library Board on Nov. 3. The election was shaped by ongoing disputes over book challenges and the future direction of the organization. According to unofficial results, of those candidates, the winners were Ethan Hawker (16.17%), Nancy Rosso (16.08%), David MacGregor (14.31%) and Jeannine Gogoleski (13.92%). Three of those candidates — Hawker, Rosso and MacGregor — were backed by Cromaine for Everyone, a nonprofit organization that opposes censorship in libraries. The race came after a year of conflict over more than 200 books challenged at the library by a group of 12 individuals, who alleged the materials involved the “sexualization/exploitation of children.” In October 2025, trustees agreed to read all of the challenged books before making any decisions about where they should be shelved. However, officials abandoned that effort in May 2026 after reading 58. The rest of the books were moved to the adult section, unread. More: These candidates are hoping for a seat on the Cromaine Library Board The remaining candidates were incumbents Becky Basley and Dawn Smith and newcomer Griffin Wright, the latter of which was also backed by Cromaine for Everyone. — Contact reporter Tess Ware at

Livingston County, MI · 2d

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Mid-Michigan teen starts trash bin cleaning business

LANSING, Mich. (News 10)- A 15-year-old from mid-Michigan has spent the past two years power washing trash bins around the greater Lansing area through his business, Ashton’s Bin Buddies. Ashton Willis said he sees a business opportunity in something many people do not want to clean. “I do see...

Lansing, MI · 4d

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This is what candidates have spent on Jackson County District Court races

JACKSON, MI – The campaign committee for Jackson County District Court Judge Nicole Hughes had spent more than $57,000 while the committee for her opponent Jackson lawyer George Lyons had spent more than $120,000 this election season, records through October show. In a separate race for an open District...

Jackson County, MI · 4d

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‘Pretty Cool': Larry Riccio's Family Is Giving the 60-Foot Spruce That Outgrew Their Iron Mountain Property Since 1986 as Michigan's 40th State Christmas Tree

The Larry Riccio family's 60-foot Iron Mountain spruce is harvested Nov. 5 and lit on the Lansing Capitol lawn Nov. 20 as Michigan's state Christmas tree.

Iron Mountain, MI · 2d

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Jackson County voters agree to 911 surcharge increase

The measure passed 36,228 to 26,783, according to unofficial Jackson County election results.

Jackson County, MI · 2d

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Election Day: Livingston County Voters Deciding Several Ballot Proposals

Voters in Livingston County are deciding several ballot proposals this Election Day. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Same-day registration is available until 8 pm at your local polling location. The Livingston County Clerk's office reports nearly 65,800 voters have already cast a ballot in Tuesday's midterm...

Livingston County, MI · 4d

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Democrat incumbent is projected to win District 48 Michigan House race

Incumbent Democrat Rep. Jennifer Conlin is projected to retain the District 48 Michigan House seat representing parts of Jackson, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. The Associated Press called the race at 2:38 a.m. with 95% of votes counted. Conlin earned 28,150, or 54% of votes, and her Republican opponent Brian Ignatowski...

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

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Nanette Muntin to finish term as Jackson treasurer

JACKSON, MI — Incumbent Nanette Muntin will continue to serve as Jackson’s treasurer, according to unofficial election results. She earned 3,906, or 55%, of votes to defeat David R. Hammontree. City Council appointed Muntin in August 2025 to replace Martin Griffin, who died in July 2025, and will...

Jackson, MI · 2d

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Events of Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Harold White Sr. Annual Awards Breakfast. 7:30 AM. Annual Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast. The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is proud to host the Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast, an annual event that celebrates local residents and organizations making a difference through volunteering, diversity, and inclusion. The breakfast will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at the Grandeur, 1778 W. Michigan Ave. (Westwood Mall, JC Penney wing). Each year, the HRC honors individuals and organizations whose work strengthens the Jackson community through outstanding contributions in three key areas: Diversity, Inclusion, and Volunteer. The Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast is an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations that make Jackson a stronger, more welcoming community. We look forward to celebrating their impact together. Tickets are $25 per person at the door.

Jackson, MI · 3d

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Howell Voters Approve District's Non-Homestead Operating Millage Renewal

Howell Public Schools is thanking voters for passing the district's non-homestead operating millage renewal Tuesday:. "Howell Public Schools is grateful for the support of district residents in approving both the non-homestead operating millage renewal and restoration proposals in the Nov. 3 election. Approval of the renewal allows the district to continue levying the 18-mill non-homestead operating millage beyond the expiration of the current authorization in 2027. Approval of the restoration returns the district's authorized millage rate to 19.0495 mills, the rate approved by voters in 2014. Under Michigan's school funding system, established by Proposal A in 1994, school districts must levy an 18-mill non-homestead operating millage to receive their full per-pupil funding as established by the state of Michigan.

Howell, MI · 3d

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School funding measures win in Brighton, Hartland, Howell

It was a good night for school funding measures in Livingston County, led by Brighton’s revamped bond proposal, which won by about 10 points after the original lost in May. Brighton Area Schools’ bond proposal won with 12,934 yes votes, or 55.07%, to 10,551 no votes, a margin of 2,383. The proposal drew majority support in all three voting categories.

Brighton, MI · 2d

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Brickbat: A Lack of Trustee

Michigan State University Trustee Mike Balow has filed a federal lawsuit against Board Chair Brianna Scott and Board Secretary Stefan Fletcher, claiming the university's revised ethics code violates his First Amendment rights. The code, adopted in May, prohibits trustees from publicly criticizing decisions made by the board majority and requires them to support the university's official positions. Balow and fellow trustee Rema Vassar refused to sign the code and were censured in June, losing certain board member privileges. Balow argues that the rules let trustees praise university leaders but punish them for criticizing their decisions, making it harder to provide independent oversight. He has previously questioned the university's handling of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. His lawsuit seeks to find the code unconstitutional and end its enforcement.

East Lansing, MI · 2d