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The 2026 General Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3, with several major state and federal races on the line in Michigan.

Michigan Voter Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 election In-person early voting hits record pace for midterms Young voter turnout could be pivotal in this year's midterms How officials are preparing for Election Day disruptions — including from Trump East Grand Rapids parking deck proposal divides neighbors ahead of November vote Scripps News poll: 43% of voters say they’ve been fooled by AI ads this campaign

Rockford Cedar Springs Sparta

Woman killed, man injured in 'knife-style cutting' incident in Kent County

Daren Bower

Today's Forecast

Tonight's Forecast: Staying very warm into Tuesday

Colton Cichoracki

Ionia

Man killed, others injured in crash involving semi on I-96 in Ionia County

Natalia Escalante

America Votes

Michigan Voter Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 election

Max White

Sports

Lions say preliminary indications are ‘positive’ for Jack Campbell after injury

Associated Press

Sports

Catholic Central football game scheduled for Tuesday night; MHSAA files appeal

Julie Dunmire

Newaygo

Fremont teen dies in crash, another person injured, deputies say

Michael Powers

National Politics

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race

AP via Scripps News Group

Holland Zeeland Grand Haven

Holland Hospital nurse shares safe sleep guidance after family loss

Alina Hauter

Holland Zeeland Grand Haven

West Michigan organizers reach Latino voters ahead of Election Day

Giselle Valentin

Kalamazoo

No threat at Menards in Oshtemo Township after armed man reported, deputies say

FOX 17 News

Holland Zeeland Grand Haven

Holland American Legion Band to honor veterans with free concert

Alina Hauter

National News

Michigan Elections 2026

Meet Your Reporter

Morning Mix

Where is Deanie?

Pay It Forward

West Michigan organizers reach Latino voters ahead of Election Day

No threat at Menards in Oshtemo Township after armed man reported, deputies say

Holland American Legion Band to honor veterans with free concert

National News

Interactive: A gender money gap may start at home, new study finds

Need a ride to vote? Lyft, Hertz and other groups offer Election Day deals

Truckers are weighing how elections affect the costs of business

Vikings defense holds Lions in check for 3 quarters before buckling late

Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings

1 dead, 2 injured in related crashes in Calhoun County

1 dead, another injured after vehicle crashes into building in Kalamazoo

Man dead after shooting in Kalamazoo, police investigating

Man shot in Kalamazoo, injuries not life threatening, police say

USS Silversides returns home to Muskegon after months of restoration

1 dead after early morning shooting in downtown Kalamazoo

Tonight's Forecast: Staying cloudy with small rain chances

Grand Rapids spending $1.5M to install 11 new pedestrian safety beacons

East Grand Rapids parking deck proposal divides neighbors ahead of November vote

Louisiana man charged with firing shots at Holland Twp. campground

Holland celebrates Día de los Muertos with ofrendas, music and family traditions

Terri DeBoer talks limited government, local control

Scholten talks affordability, Iran and her bid for a third term in Congress

'She's coming home': USS Silversides submarine returning to Muskegon

For Mona Shores' Kevin White Jr., number 15 means more than football

Grand Rapids Rise announce full 2027 schedule, with season opening on Jan. 7

Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot, becoming first pope to vote in US election

Houdini Halloween seance at the American Museum of Magic

Set your clocks back Sunday, but this tradition may be ending

'Just a bunch of Hocus Pocus': Morning crew transforms into iconic trio

Greatest Show on Earth: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Van Andel

El-Sayed, Stevens to campaign in Detroit as Democrats seek unity in Senate race

Payton's Pink Rainbow Project: A legacy of love for a life cut short

Tonight's Forecast: Mostly cloudy and cool

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Ottawa County votes to intervene in Silver Maple Solar case

Grand Rapids seeks developer for riverfront site just north of downtown

Michigan high school football team removed from playoffs over ineligible player

K-Wings begin final season at Wings Event Center

Retired firefighter with Grand Rapids Public Museum works his final shift

Babies in NICU at Trinity Health Grand Rapids celebrate Halloween

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Man charged in Grand Rapids homicide extradited from Florida

G&L celebrates 100 years of serving Muskegon

Dylan Larkin suspended without pay after informing Red Wings he won’t play

Reward increases for information in shooting death of Angel Marie Curtis

Grand Rapids seeks input on proposed 2027-2032 Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Funeral for baby found dead at Electric Forest set for Monday, Nov. 9

Want to be a Lake Michigan lighthouse keeper this summer? Here's how to apply

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