Midland https://www.wcmu.org/tags/midland Midland en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:31:29 GMT Mid-Michigan facing flood warnings after weekend rain https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/mid-michigan-facing-flood-warnings-after-weekend-rain A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the Saginaw River will fall below its flood stage Wednesday at the earliest as roads close across the region due to flooding. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:31:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/mid-michigan-facing-flood-warnings-after-weekend-rain Alvin (AJ) Jones, Brianna Edgar Tunney and Greene spar over gun control, education at 35th District forum https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum The May 5 special election between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene will determine if Senate Democrats will be able to hold a one-seat majority in Lansing. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones Race for open Michigan Senate seat heats up in Midland https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/race-for-open-michigan-senate-seat-heats-up-in-midland Democrat Chedrick Greene and Republican Jason Tunney both held campaign events in Midland on Wednesday to rally support for a special election on May 5 that will determine if Democrats in the Michigan Senate will be able to maintain their one-seat majority. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:56:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/race-for-open-michigan-senate-seat-heats-up-in-midland Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer State Senate primary heats up as Democrats accuse conservative group of 'meddling' https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling The group ProgressiveMI has spent thousands of dollars on ads for Pamela Pugh. Democratic leaders say ProgressiveMI is tied to a conservative ad firm, seeking to sway the race. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:33:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling Alvin (AJ) Jones State data shows early fundraising leaders in open state Senate race https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/state-data-shows-early-fundraising-leaders-in-open-state-senate-race 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. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:38:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/state-data-shows-early-fundraising-leaders-in-open-state-senate-race Alvin (AJ) Jones Help us build our coverage for the state Senate special election https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-04/help-us-build-our-coverage-for-the-state-senate-special-election 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. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:40:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-04/help-us-build-our-coverage-for-the-state-senate-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer Midland tops national list for best place to retire https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/midland-tops-national-list-for-best-place-to-retire Of the 859 cities studied by the US News & World Report, Midland ranked first on the 2026 best places to retire list. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:22:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/midland-tops-national-list-for-best-place-to-retire Brianna Edgar State Rep. Bill G. Schuette will not seek open state Senate seat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-15/state-rep-bill-g-schuette-will-not-seek-open-state-senate-seat The Midland Republican will instead seek reelection in the state House in 2026. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:52:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-15/state-rep-bill-g-schuette-will-not-seek-open-state-senate-seat Rick Brewer Michigan Republican candidates talk crime, economy to drum up support for midterms https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-09/michigan-republican-candidates-talk-crime-economy-to-drum-up-support-for-midterms U.S Senate Candidate Mike Rogers and several gubernatorial candidates gave speeches the Bill Schuette BBQ on Monday in Midland. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:01:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-09/michigan-republican-candidates-talk-crime-economy-to-drum-up-support-for-midterms Alvin (AJ) Jones Whitmer schedules special Senate election 35th district https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-29/whitmer-schedules-special-senate-election-35th-district After months of waiting, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is setting a timeline to fill Michigan’s vacant 35th state Senate District seat. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:30:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-29/whitmer-schedules-special-senate-election-35th-district Colin Jackson