Oil Tanker Overturns in Delhi Township

An oil tanker overturned early Thursday morning in Delhi Township, according to Ingham County authorities. The incident occurred on Grovenburg Road between Holt and Horstmeyer roads. No injuries were reported.

Benson and James Clash Over Gas Prices in Gubernatorial Debate

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee, and Republican Congressman John James faced off in another debate Wednesday night in Detroit, addressing several issues ahead of the November election, including high gas prices.

Benson criticized James for not taking action to suspend the federal gas tax, saying she was the first candidate in the race to call for the suspension.

James countered that he had called for repealing both the state and federal gas taxes. He accused Benson of contributing to the financial strain Michigan residents face at the pump.

The debate came during a busy day of political campaigning across the state.

El-Sayed Campaigns on Health Care Access as Vance Backs Republicans

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rallied supporters in Escanaba on Thursday, emphasizing his call for expanded health care access and Medicare for All.

El-Sayed said his health care proposal would help Americans build stable lives without needing multiple jobs to make ends meet.

Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance campaigned in Monroe in support of Michigan Republicans, including U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who is running against El-Sayed.

Vance criticized El-Sayed, accusing him of embracing what he described as a politics of grievance rather than expressing pride in the country.

Consumers Energy Customers Face Natural Gas Rate Increase

Consumers Energy natural gas customers will see higher bills beginning November 1 after the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a rate increase of nearly $140 million.

The average customer is expected to pay nearly $4 more per month as a result of the increase.

East Lansing Police Make 16 Arrests During MSU Homecoming

East Lansing police arrested 16 people during Michigan State University's homecoming festivities last weekend and issued as many as 80 citations.

Police also confiscated six guns during traffic stops, according to the department.

Michigan Attorney General Sues Ticket and Memorabilia Vendor

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Hillgate A2 LLC and its owner, John Klein, over allegations involving fraudulent tickets and undelivered sports memorabilia.

The lawsuit, filed October 8 in Wayne County Third Circuit Court, alleges the company sold fake tickets to University of Michigan football games and concerts at Michigan Stadium. It also accuses the business of failing to deliver purchased tickets and merchandise or issue refunds, unlawfully claiming affiliations with the university, and making false or misleading representations to customers.

Nessel is seeking monetary damages, civil fines and a complete ban on the company's business operations.

Google Data Center Project Approved in Van Buren Township

A major Google data center project in Van Buren Township has cleared a planning hurdle despite opposition from nearby residents.

Planning commissioners in the Wayne County community approved plans for a facility measuring nearly 1.5 million square feet near Interstates 94 and 275.

The approval moves the proposed project forward despite concerns raised by residents living in the surrounding area.