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This Day in Michigan History: Fires of 1871

Updated: 9 hours ago | By Wells Foster

At Michigan Agricultural College, which would become MSU, students and faculty formed bucket brigades to save campus buildings.

National

Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

Updated: 7 hours ago | By The Associated Press

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

News

Victims react after Supreme Court ruling results in resentencing for convicted killers

Updated: 11 hours ago | By Riley Connell

“My sunny days aren’t the same. It’s still like a black cloud,” said Phillip Johnson Sr.

News

UM Health-Sparrow opens new pharmacy in downtown Lansing

Updated: 11 hours ago | By Jaden Hawkins

The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow officially opened its doors to its new pharmacy in downtown Lansing.

News

What Mid-Michigan workers are saying about the end of taxes on tips

Updated: 12 hours ago | By Rachel Fulton

Mid-Michigan workers are reacting to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new budget.

News: New lawsuit challenges marijuana wholesale tax

Updated: 12 hours ago | By Bobby Cushing

The lawsuit argues a super majority is needed to pass the new tax because a previous voter-approved 10% excise tax passed after appearing on the 2018 ballot.

News: Mid-Michigan’s First Freeze Warning of the season is in effect

Updated: 14 hours ago | By Kyle Beery

Temperatures will plunge into the 30s Wednesday night into Thursday morning across Mid-Michigan.

News: WWII soldier from Michigan finally accounted for 8 decades later

Updated: 16 hours ago | By Kyle Beery

A World War II soldier from Michigan has been accounted for, decades after being killed in action in the Pacific Theater.

News: Wildfire near Houghton Lake has been contained

Updated: 17 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

The Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County has been contained, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

News: Gov. Whitmer signs budget bill cutting taxes for workers and seniors

Updated: 18 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is joining legislators and tipped workers at a local restaurant in Trenton to sign a landmark budget bill that eliminates state taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security income.

Mid-Michigan Matters: What to know before voting in the general election

Updated: 12 hours ago | By Taylor Gattoni

While the election is Nov. 4, you can get a head start right now.

News: Road closures in East Lansing for MSU Homecoming Parade

Updated: 20 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

The City of East Lansing is notifying the community of multiple street closures scheduled for Friday, October 10, for the annual Michigan State University (MSU) Homecoming Parade.

News: AG Nessel joins coalition defending Voting Rights Act in Supreme Court case

Updated: 21 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that would block individuals from suing to enforce the federal Voting Rights Act (VRA).

News: MDHHS warns of smoking-related fire dangers during Fire Prevention Month

Updated: 21 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

As part of Fire Prevention Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is warning residents about the fire risks associated with smoking and vaping.

News: UM Health-Sparrow to open new pharmacy in Lansing

Updated: 22 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

Located across from the hospital’s Michigan Avenue campus, the new facility aims to improve access to essential medications and healthcare services for residents living near downtown Lansing.

News: City of Ionia looking for input on new master plan

Updated: 23 hours ago | By Eisele Hirschel

The City of Ionia is holding a planning commission meeting open to the public to discuss its new master plan.

News: Lansing School District sees record growth in AP participation

Updated: 23 hours ago | By Jade Chaparro

The Lansing School District has experienced a remarkable surge in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and achievement among high school students over the past four years.

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News: Government shutdown impacts Michigan airports

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM EDT | By Amaya Kuznicki

We’re close to a week into the federal government shutdown, and airports across the country are feeling the repercussions.

Sports: Mariners top Tigers 8-4 in ALDS Game 3 to push Detroit to the brink of elimination

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM EDT | By Ben Shockley

Mariners take a 2-1 series lead.

News: Grand Blanc community comes together to reflect after tragedy

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM EDT | By Zain Omair and Wells Foster

The reflection is open to everyone impacted.

Sports: Update on start time and TV network for Tigers-Mariners ALDS Game 3

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM EDT | By Ben Shockley

Tigers will likely be on a different channel.

News: Consistent dry weather raises concerns for Mid-Michigan farmers

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM EDT | By Jaden Hawkins

Consistent, dry, and abrupt changes in weather raise concerns for farmers and the risk of fire.

News: Governor Whitmer signs state budget into law

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM EDT | By Jade Chaparro

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed her seventh bipartisan budget into law.

News: Sentencing postponed for woman who killed 2 pedestrians in drunk driving crash

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM EDT | By Kyle Beery and Bobby Cushing

Ashley Monroe will be sentenced Tuesday for the 2024 crash that killed two and injured more than a dozen others.

News: Burn ban in Mason now lifted

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM EDT | By Jade Chaparro

The burn ban in Mason has been lifted as of October 7. Mason residents may now apply for burn permits.

Sports: Michigan State men’s basketball shows up to support the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the ALDS

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT | By Ben Shockley

Tom Izzo and the Spartans are at Game 3 in Detroit.

News: Delta Township hosting early Halloween trick-or-treat event

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT | By Eisele Hirschel

Delta Township is hosting an early family-friendly Halloween event.