Lansing reaches deal, resulting in the clearing of the Fallen Angels Encampment
Residents of the Fallen Angels encampment in Lansing have less than one week to relocate after a settlement was reached
Lansing homeless encampment residents react to move out, 6 weeks of shelter
For people at the campsite, the move is forcing difficult decisions about leaving both belongings and their community behind.
Florida State poaching a Michigan State coach is a blessing in disguise
Florida State is reportedly hiring Blue Adams as its next cornerbacks coach. The former Michigan State coach’s departure is a blessing in disguise.
22-year-old pleads guilty to grandfather’s murder, agrees to testify in mother’s trial
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Jacob Kempainen, 22, pleaded guilty for his role in the 2023 murder of his grandfather, Alvin, and faces a minimum sentence of up to 15 years in prison, announced Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer. “This plea offer was made after lengthy discussions with investigators, a...
ELPD investigating MSU Chabad vandalism as hate crimes
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The East Lansing Police Department is investigating what they are calling “two possible hate crimes” after the MSU Chabad was vandalized twice in one week. Police say shortly after midnight on Tuesday, video evidence shows an individual repeatedly throwing rocks at the MSU Chabad building in...
Lansing School District announces interim superintendent
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Lansing School District has announced current First Deputy Superintendent Jessica Benavides will assume the role of interim superintendent following the departure of current superintendent Ben Shuldiner at the end of January next year. Last week, the school board agreed to enter into...
Footprints of Michigan to distribute free winter boots at Lansing school
Students at Lyons Elementary School in Lansing who need a pair of winter boots will be able to receive them for free on Thursday.
Homelessness lawsuit closes with residents receiving hotel shelter
Dozens gathered at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse in downtown Lansing to hear whether they’d have what they called home swept out from under them. Residents of the homeless encampment near Dietrich Park had attended weekly hearings in the court case between the City of Lansing and JAJ Property LLC, which owns the...
One of Lansing’s Favorite Restaurants Is Finally Open Again
After more than a month closed for renovations, Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant is back and better than ever, marking a major milestone for the beloved Lansing eatery.
MSP investigating ‘serious’ crash near Eaton Rapids
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State Police are currently investigating a “serious” two-car crash that occurred north of Eaton Rapids Thursday evening. The crash occurred near the intersection of Island Highway and Canal Street, which was shut down while troopers investigate. MSP announced the closure at around...
