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Multibillion-dollar battle brewing behind closed doors will affect every American

LANSING, Mich. — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced Kim Bogan that the only way to fix the American healthcare system is to tear it down and start over. Her patients arriving for triage are sicker than ever. They can’t afford many of the prescriptions they get in the ER. And sometimes when patients die, she wonders if she could have saved them had she not been caring for five or six other people at once. That’s why she spent the past year shuttling between 12-hour shifts at this city’s Sparrow Hospital and campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrat who made “Medic...

Lansing, MI · 4d

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Lansing focusing on temporary overnight shelter as ModPods face delays

The city of Lansing hopes to open an overnight emergency drop-in shelter next month to provide a space for unhoused individuals to sleep with a low barrier for entry as a planned community of modular housing units faces new delays. City officials originally hoped the 50 pods it purchased in...

Lansing, MI · 1d
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WLNS

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Eaton County students consider their future at legislator’s career fair

DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLNS) — State Rep. Angela Witwer hosted Eaton County high school students at her second annual career fair Monday morning. More than 150 students went to the Lansing Mall attend the fair, which hosted resource booths from a range of Michigan employers and industries from across the state.  Some booths even included […]

Eaton County, MI · 2d

Midland Daily News

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Midland veteran Terry Moore joins Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

Midland resident Terry Moore says his two years in the U.S. Army made a "180-degree difference" in his life. In turn, his leadership has made a big impact on people and organizations.

Midland, MI · 3d

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Michigan’s official 2026 state Christmas tree harvested in Iron Mountain, arrives in Lansing

A 60-foot spruce donated by the Larry Riccio family of Iron Mountain has officially arrived at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing after being harvested last week. Marking the 26th state Christmas tree chosen from the Upper Peninsula, the towering spruce will grace the Capitol grounds ahead of the 42nd annual Silver Bells in the City celebration, where dignitaries will officially flip the switch on Friday, Nov. 20. For full community coverage and holiday updates across the U.P., visit MyUPNow.com.

Lansing, MI · 2d

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Pink clouding: Livingston County continues edging left

Pat yourselves on your backs, Livingston County voters. Your turnout of 67.34% at the polls was the highest voter participation in mid-Michigan this cycle, and second-highest in the state. You were beaten only by Leelanau County, where voters turned out to the tune of 73.5%. Bravo!. Take your well-deserved bows,...

Livingston County, MI · 4d

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Community Grand Opening Celebration At New All-Accessible Playground

The community is invited to a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration at a brand-new, all-accessible playground in Marion Township. The event is set this Thursday, November 12th at 4:30pm at Fred Brown Park at 1884 Triangle Lake Road and all are welcome. Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority Executive Director...

Howell, MI · 2d

We Are Lansing

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A Michigan Winter Without Boots? These Lansing Kids Need Our Help

Imagine sending your child to school in the middle of a Michigan winter without proper boots. It happens more often than we'd like to think. One Lansing organization is doing something about it, and we can help.

Lansing, MI · 2d

The Center Square

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Free speech lawsuit challenges Michigan State University's trustee ethics code

(The Center Square) – Michigan State University is facing a federal lawsuit challenging recent revisions to its Board of Trustees’ code of ethics. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a national nonprofit organization, is representing university trustee Michael Balow in the lawsuit. “MSU’s revised code censors dissent,” said FIRE attorney Heather Pincus. “If a trustee criticizes a board decision, the trustee could suffer serious consequences, up to referral for removal from office. But if a trustee praises a board decision, the code imposes no consequences. That’s viewpoint discrimination, which the First Amendment forbids.” The revised policy requires trustees to “uphold the university’s reputation” and states trustees “will not undermine and will support the majority decision of the board.” It also requires trustees to raise concerns in “appropriate settings” before board action and sign an acknowledgement agreeing to comply or face sanctions. “But what exactly does ‘undermine’ mean, and who gets to decide?” said Balow. "The majority of the board? The amended code also requires that we will ‘not provide inaccurate, misleading, or false information concerning the University.' But who gets to decide what is ‘inaccurate’? Again, the majority of the board?” According to the foundation, the revisions were made

East Lansing, MI · 2d

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Chelsea School District Seeking Community Members for Design Advisory Team

The Chelsea School District (CSD) is looking to put together a team of community members as part of its effort to determine whether or not to put before voters a potential bond proposal in the next year. The school district announced on Nov.9 that it “is seeking community members interested...

Chelsea, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

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Two strokes haven’t stopped him: Meet the Michigan man greeting his town for 10 years

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (Aging Untold) — For 10 years, George Doxtader has made a difference in his community by spreading joy with a thumbs-up. The 78-year-old sits on a bench at the corner of State and Main streets in Eaton Rapids and lifts his thumb to greet passersby. “He...

Eaton Rapids, MI · 5d

WOOD TV8

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I-96 lanes reopen between Grand Rapids and Lansing

The Michigan Department of Transportation reopened all I-96 lanes and ramps between Bliss Road and Sunfield Highway Friday.

Grand Rapids, MI · 5d

WLNS

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US 127 rebuild nears the finish line after months of detours

The multimillion-dollar U.S. 127 reconstruction project between Lake Lansing Road and Interstate 69 is scheduled to reach completion by early December.

Lansing, MI · 5d

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Democratic wave sweeps nation, reaches Jackson County

Democrats won major races across the country Tuesday, taking control of Congress, flipping state governments and scoring key victories in Michigan. The shift extended to Jackson County, although Republicans won several important local races and carried the county in the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate contests. Nationally, Democrats won control of...

Jackson County, MI · 5d

Larry Brown Sports

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Michigan, Michigan State team up to collect fans’ urine. Yes, really

In a rivalry already famous for intensity, Michigan and Michigan State have found a new way to measure which side is No. 1. Researchers from both schools are hosting “The Piss Off,” a game-day collection event that turns tailgate donations into fertilizer. Fans can contribute at yurts set up at the Ann Arbor Golf Club … The post Michigan, Michigan State team up to collect fans’ urine. Yes, really appeared first on Larry Brown Sports .

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

WLNS

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60-foot Iron Mountain spruce arrives at Capitol as Michigan’s 2026 state tree

Michigan's official 2026 state Christmas tree, a 60-foot spruce donated by the Larry Riccio family from Iron Mountain, arrived at the Capitol on Saturday morning.

Michigan · 4d

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Mid-Michigan powerline project narrows route options, begins state application process

A proposed 55-mile power line stretching across three Mid-Michigan counties is moving closer to state review, with residents getting another opportunity to weigh in on where the transmission line could be built. ITC Michigan filed a construction plan Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the Michigan Public Service Commission for its Oneida-Sabine...

Livingston County, MI · 5d

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This Michigan Railway Museum Will Transport You Back To Childhood Faster Than A Polar Express Ride

Nobody warned you that a trip to Owosso, Michigan would make you feel ten years old again, but that’s exactly what happens when you walk into the Steam Railroading Institute. Bring your camera, bring your kids, and maybe bring a tissue or two. You’ll understand why by the end....

Owosso, MI · 3d

WLNS

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Jackson native Jan Maino elected to the state House of Representatives

A new face will represent Jackson County and western Washtenaw County in Lansing as longtime East Jackson school board member Jan Maino defeated incumbent Kathy Schmaltz in the race for Michigan's 46th House District Tuesday night.

Jackson County, MI · 5d

WOOD TV8

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60-foot Iron Mountain spruce arrives at Capitol as Michigan's 2026 state tree

Michigan · 2d