Midland

The early numbers provide insight into the state of primary races in the Saginaw Bay region at around the halfway mark in the lead up to election night on Feb. 3.

WCMU is closely covering the upcoming state Senate special election in the Saginaw Bay region. The outcome of the election could have major impact on state legislation in 2026.

Of the 859 cities studied by the US News & World Report, Midland ranked first on the 2026 best places to retire list.

The Midland Republican will instead seek reelection in the state House in 2026.

U.S Senate Candidate Mike Rogers and several gubernatorial candidates gave speeches the Bill Schuette BBQ on Monday in Midland.

After months of waiting, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is setting a timeline to fill Michigan’s vacant 35th state Senate District seat.

A lawsuit has been filed to pressure Governor Gretchen Whitmer to call a special election for an open state Senate seat.

Adults with special needs joined the audience at Tunes by the Tridge in downtown Midland as part of the city’s LEAP program. The weekly concerts are one of many summer activities designed to build community connection and life skills.

A satirical Facebook post that claimed Saginaw Bay had been renamed to “Bay Bay” went viral earlier this year, and not everyone got the joke. As misinformation, influencer news and AI-generated content blur the lines between fact and fiction, experts say media literacy is more important than ever.

Downtown Midland businesses reported increased sales and customer traffic during Mini Golf on Main, a free 18-hole course that ran through June. The event encouraged families to explore local shops while playing through the city’s Pedestrian Plaza.