WKAR News brings experience, depth and local impact to Election 2026— taking you beyond the headlines and preparing Mid-Michigan voters for the polls.
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WKAR News reporter Emma J Nelson spent an afternoon getting lost in St. Johns, known as Mint City USA, just one week before the community’s annual Mint Festival. -
Election Day is Tuesday, and mid-Michigan voters will have a lot to consider when they head to the polls. -
Michigan State climatologist Jeff Andresen says dry July conditions are creating moisture stress across central Lower Michigan, with limited rain ahead.
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The state of Michigan is suing a metro Detroit nursing home operator over alleged staffing shortages, using an unusual approach: a Medicaid fraud law. -
Planned Parenthood of Michigan is permanently closing 3 women’s health clinics in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren as it struggles with funding challenges.
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Conservation officials say the discovery of an invasive weed in Jackson County is a reminder of the role individuals play in preventing the spread of harmful plants. -
As elections in Michigan heat up, WKAR political reporter Andrew Roth looks into the value of high-profile political endorsements and their impact on voter support. -
The upcoming Ten Pound Fiddle season features a screening of a documentary about Janis Ian with the singer-songwriter present. -
Democrats have reintroduced nine bills that were stuck in limbo for 18 months during a lengthy court battle with House Republicans before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed them.
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The Lansing School District named Jessica Benavides superintendent without a national search, citing her community ties as she continues the role on a permanent basis. -
Michigan campaigns focus on turnout, not persuasion, in final week before Aug. 4 primary -
British social media stars Josh & Jase made a surprise stop at the Farmers Market at the Capitol in downtown Lansing, catching fans — and a WKAR News reporter — off guard. -
The Farmers Market at the Capitol returns to Lansing July 28 with more than 60 Michigan vendors, fresh produce, food trucks and locally made goods as shoppers focus on food safety.
