Getting to know Lansing Clerk Chris Swope
This week, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope joins the Jorma Duran Show. New episodes of the Jorma Duran Show air Mondays at 8 a.m. on WLNS+, available for Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. Download WLNS+ for your smart TV. Also on WLNS+. “The Jorma Duran Show” — Jorma...
Severe storms remain possible across Mid-Michigan tonight
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect until 1:00 AM for BARRY County. FLOOD WATCH in effect until 11:00 AM Wednesday for the following counties: BRANCH, CALHOUN, EATON, INGHAM, JACKSON, HILLSDALE. Low pressure tracking northeast out of Missouri, combined with a cold front draped over southern Michigan has left the...
Michigan Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo Until 1 AM...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Strong thunderstorms could disrupt travel and power service across a large stretch of Michigan Tuesday night as a severe thunderstorm watch now covers much of western and central...
Woman found guilty of beating stepson to death at Delta Twp. hotel in 2024
EATON COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - A 34-year-old woman has been convicted of murdering her stepson at a Delta Township hotel room. The Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday, March 10 that Elysa Ella-Ann Kelemen was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 6-year-old boy’s death in 2024.
DeWitt Farmers Market set to receive new home
The Downtown DeWitt Farmers Market will soon move from its current street setup to a new permanent location just around the corner, and neighbors say they're excited about the change.
When Lansing residents can weigh in on data center, liquor stores
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. Lansing residents will have opportunities to weigh in on a proposed downtown data center and tighter regulations for liquor stores during upcoming public hearings. City Council members voted Monday night to hold a hearing March 23...
Lansing to hire new police officers, fund additional road repairs
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. The city of Lansing is increasing funding for roads and police amid state budget changes and being awarded a federal grant. The grant from the U.S. Department of Justice funds six additional police officers for at least...
50,000-acre West Michigan wind turbine plan dead after years of debate
A proposed wind power project in West Michigan that would have erected wind turbines on 50,000 acres of land appears to be dead after years of debates. The company behind the Montcalm Wind Project has announced it's giving up on its plans. Elisabeth Waldon is the news editor at the...
Lansing River Trail closed under Cesar Chavez Avenue
The Lansing River Trail underneath Cesar Chavez Avenue is closed due to flood damage. Detours are available via Turner Street and Dodge River Drive.
Delhi Township opens revamped bike and skate park
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Delhi Township has opened its newly remodeled bike and skate park, which now includes additional rails and a half pipe. The park has been relocated to Kiwanis Park due to the construction of a new Sycamore Elementary School by Holt Public Schools. “We are excited to see families and young...

















