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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 · 3d

94.9 WMMQ

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Can't Decide Where to Eat? Jackson County Has 40 Suggestions

BBQ, pasta, coney dogs, seafood, and plenty more. Jackson County Restaurant Week is serving up some tasty reasons to eat out. What's your go-to Jackson County restaurant?

Jackson County, MI · 1d

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Jackson County Restaurant Week Begins Today

Forty participating restaurants in Jackson County, Michigan will provide a selection of at least three Chef’s Choice menu options throughout the week – featuring a variety of locations and tastes to experience. Jackson County Restaurant Week specifically features menu items curated by each participating restaurant. Visitors will have a span of seven days to experience a variety of Jackson County restaurants.

Jackson County, MI · 1d
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JACKSON POLICE TURKEY DRIVE-THRU

The Jackson Police Department is helping local families prepare for Thanksgiving with its annual Turkey Drive-Thru Giveaway on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the American 1 Event Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 128 W. Ganson St. Through partnerships with Walmart, Meijer, Bailey Excavating and...

Jackson, MI · 1d
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West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging

WEST MICHIGAN — Gannon Andrews and Hailee Larabee are evidence the "American Dream" of owning a home is not out of reach. However, high interest rates, the high prices of homes and the number of new builds being down make finding a starter home difficult. "Seven offers we went...

Kalamazoo, MI · 23h

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 · 1d

Lansing State Journal

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Eaton County assistant prosecutor appointed judge in Calhoun County

CHARLOTTE — A high-ranking member of the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office has been named to a vacancy on the Calhoun County District Court bench. Adam Strong, of Marshall, has been with the prosecutor's office since 2012 and is Prosecutor Doug Lloyd's deputy chief assistant. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to a partial judicial term that expires Jan. 1, 2029. “Adam is a skilled legal professional and a dedicated member of his community," Whitmer said in a news release. "I am confident that he will use his years of experience to serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.” The vacancy on the 10th District Court bench was created when Judge Jason Bomia was appointed to fill the remaining term of retiring Calhoun County Circuit Judge Brian Kirkham. Strong previously worked as an adjunct professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at Ferris State University, according to Whitmer's release. He has been involved with the Eaton County Circuit Court veteran’s treatment court, felony sobriety court and adult circuit drug court. He is a past president of the Eaton County Bar Association and previously worked with the Michigan State Police Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team. Strong earned

Calhoun County, MI · 10h

Michigan Mama News

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Thanksgiving Travel Warning as Data Reveals Michigan's Deadliest Places to Drive in Winter

Guest Blogger November 7, 2026 0 Holidays , Michigan , travel Photo by Lisa Fotios Article courtesy of Priority Tire . With Thanksgiving opening the holiday travel season, Battle Creek is named the most dangerous area of Michigan to drive in winter, with an average of 3.36 road deaths per 100,000 residents every winter, the highest rate of any metropolitan area in the state. Ann Arbor is the safest area to drive during the winter, with an average of 1.55 deaths per 100,000 residents, less than half of Battle Creek’s rate. Thanksgiving drivers are being warned to take care, as 1,587 people died on the roads of the 15 metropolitan areas based in Michigan across the winters of 2014 to 2023, according to federal crash records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. AAA forecast a record 81.8 million Americans would travel at least 50 miles from home over Thanksgiving last year, with at least 73 million going by car. As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, new research has revealed the most dangerous areas of Michigan for drivers in winter, with Battle Creek found to be the most dangerous metropolitan area in the state. The

Michigan · 3d

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Events of Monday, November 9, 2026

Jackson County Restaurant Week. Experience Jackson, Jackson County’s official tourism bureau, presents the return of Jackson County Restaurant Week, planned during the week of November 9-15, 2026. Visit any combination of participating restaurants county-wide to enjoy a selection from their special Restaurant Week Chef’s Choice menu featuring a variety of Jackson County food options. Purchase an entree from the Chef’s Choice menu at a participating Jackson County restaurant between November 9-15, 2026. Pick up a punch card from any participating location and get a stamp for your Restaurant Week meal purchase (one stamp per card, per meal, per person). Share a photo of your food with #TasteOfJackson. More details, participating restaurants and menus here.

Jackson County, MI · 2d

wlen.com

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Home Builders Association Named Michigan Local Of The Year

JACKSON, MI – The Home Builders Association of Jackson, Hillsdale & Lenawee has been named Local of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Michigan during its Leadership in Housing Advocacy Awards, recognizing the association’s resurgence, revitalized programs and growing impact throughout the region. According to the...

Lenawee County, MI · 7h

WILX-TV

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Lansing proposal would change some rental screening rules

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - A proposed ordinance could change how some Lansing landlords use criminal history when screening renters. The proposal would generally require landlords to give applicants a chance to correct errors or show evidence of rehabilitation before denying them housing because of their record. The ordinance includes...

Lansing, MI · 1d

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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 · 21h

WILX-TV

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Lansing adds more than 700 residents, latest census estimate shows

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The latest census estimate shows Lansing’s population grew by more than 700 residents between 2024 and 2025. The estimate comes as local economic groups raise concerns about an aging population in the region. Those groups say continued growth is needed for the city. Growth...

Lansing, MI · 10h

myupnow.com

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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 · 1d

WLNS

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Holt data center project pulled after community says ‘no’

A proposed data center in Holt has been withdrawn after local pushback.

Holt, MI · 12h

WILX-TV

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East Lansing announces temporary intersection closure for sewer project

EAST LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - An East Lansing intersection will temporarily close Monday, Nov. 16, as crews work to install sewer pipes. The intersection of Albert Avenue and Milford Street will be closed for approximately 10 days to allow crews to lay sewer pipes across the roadway. Detours will...

East Lansing, MI · 9h

WILX-TV

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2026 midterm election voter turnout exceeded expectations of experts and clerks

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Voter turnout in the midterm election a week ago surpassed expectations across the board, according to political experts and city clerks. Experts said they were surprised, and clerks said extra help was needed in some cases. Turnout did not reach presidential election levels. It did...

Lansing, MI · 5h

WLNS

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Lansing Fire Department celebrates opening of new fire station

Lansing officials and members of the Lansing Fire Department gathered Monday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fire Station 9 facility.

Lansing, MI · 1d

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State Transportation Commission approves Bergman ‘PLOWS’ Act

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Protecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms or PLOWS Act, introduced by Representative Bergman last May has been approved by the State Transportation Commission. The Act (H.R. 8782) classifies snowplows as emergency service vehicles, and opts them out from the U.S. Clean Air Act regulations...

Lansing, MI · 1d

WILX-TV

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Lansing Fire Department unveils new Fire Station 9

The Lansing Fire Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to mark the opening of its newest fire station.

Lansing, MI · 1d