Owosso City Council approves new water rate plan
The city says it desperately needs to replace water mains, upgrade aging lines and improve the sewer infrastructure. Wednesday night, they approved a less expensive plan.
Misconduct cases undercut MSU Police’s ‘trauma-informed’ efforts
Michigan State University's Department of Police and Public Safety, or DPPS, often touts its commitment to supporting those who have experienced sexual trauma. An entire unit is dedicated to it, part of a division committed to "trauma-informed" service. MSU even built a special room in the department's headquarters...
MSU launching advisory board, institutional assessment to help protect students against misconduct
(WXYZ) — Michigan State University leadership announced on Thursday that the school is planning an institutional assessment in partnership with a new advisory board to help protect students against sexual misconduct. The assessment will review the school’s structure, policies and culture. The board will include three...
A Frost Advisory is in effect for Thursday night
First Alert Weather Thursday morning webcast from WILX News 10. Cooler weather is on the way for Thursday but warmer weather will return for the weekend. First Alert Weather Wednesday morning webcast from WILX News 10. Heavy Rainfall Possible Today. Updated: May. 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM EDT. First Alert...
Lansing cemeteries face dropping revenue as more people opt for cremation
Lansing’s parks director says the city’s cemeteries will likely operate at a loss for the foreseeable future as more people turn to cremation. Parks and Recreation Director Brett Kaschinske said the move toward cremation is part of a national trend driven in part by families not being able to afford the higher cost...
Racetrack shuttered again after years of legal battles
ONONDAGA TWP., MI – An Ingham County drag strip entangled in noise nuisance lawsuits for more than a decade has been shut down again. Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina issued a ruling May 1, ordering Sloan’s Onondaga Dragway to cease operations immediately, shuttering the racetrack indefinitely, court...
Residents pressure police to get speeding, racing under control in Lansing
LANSING — Brian Jewell hears the engines revving all night long from his home about a block from Mt. Hope Avenue and South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard The loud sounds have been going on for five years and counting, and he's losing patience with police. "I'm so infuriated with the Lansing Police Department, they...
Car crashes into building on Okemos Rd
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– A car crashed into a pillar in front of an Athletico this afternoon. Our 6 News crew could see the SUV and the damage from the crash. There are no reports of any injuries, and it is unknown what caused the crash.
Michigan Warned Cases Of Severe And Deadly Virus Continue To Rise
While many winter illnesses that plagued Michigan are starting to see decreased cases in the state, health officials warn that another severe and highly contagious virus has impacted several counties in the Great Lakes state, and cases continue to rise. Michigan Warned Cases Of Severe And Deadly Virus Continue To...
Buried in Michigan: The Cream of Wheat Man
The man you came to know and love as the chef on boxes of 'Cream of Wheat' cereal, was born in 1867 in Barbados and came to the United States in 1875. After becoming an American citizen in 1890, he began working as a chef in a Chicago restaurant. While employed at the restaurant, he was one of two chefs who were...