Lansing School District plans to celebrate grand opening of new school
The Lansing School District will celebrate the completion of construction of the new Mt. Hope school with a Grand Opening celebration scheduled from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 5, according to press release from the school district. The new Mt. Hope school at 1810 Harding Ave. in...
New bill in Lansing looks to close transferring students loophole
A new push to address student record loopholes like the one that led to a nightmare scenario earlier this year in Pontiac.
Lansing resident charged in connection to 5-year-old boy’s shooting
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– A Lansing resident has been charged with violating firearm safe storage laws following an incident where a 5-year-old child was injured after a gun went off on July 14, 2025. According to the Ingham County Prosecuting Office, Earnestine Hayes, 34, could face up to five years in prison....
$400 clothing allowance now available for qualifying Michigan families
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Back-to-school shopping just got a little easier for some Michigan families. Starting August 1, qualifying households enrolled in the Family Independence Program (FIP) will receive a $400 clothing allowance per child automatically added to their Bridge Card. The Michigan Department of Health...
Delta Twp., Eaton County ink deal for continued police patrols
DELTA TWP. — Officials announced July 30 that both parties have signed a new contract preserving Eaton County Sheriff's Office patrols in Delta Township, apparently for the next decade. A spokesman for the county said the final agreement follows the terms of a tentative deal announced in early June, in which the...
New Lansing Restaurant Crown Grill Serves Up Mediterranean & More
Attention Lansing foodies! A brand new restaurant has just opened in Lansing. For those who have been keeping track, 2025 has seen over 30 eateries open in the greater Lansing area so far. Plus, we've got about a dozen more on deck to open this year. Now, we have another...
A bittersweet goodbye: Sweet Encounter Bakery leaves Downtown
One beloved downtown Lansing bakery is closing its physical doors—but not its business. Sweet Encounter Bakery is making the leap from storefront to fully online sales.
Lansing Passes Law Forcing Landlords to Pay Tenant Relocation Fees
Lansing introduces a new landlord relocation rule, ensuring tenant support during evictions. Learn how this impacts housing stability.
MSU Dairy Store Wins Best Ice Cream in America
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!. But, not just any ice cream, oh no... We want the good stuff. And it turns out we have some national award-winning ice cream right here in Mid-Michigan's backyard. East Lansing, Michigan is Home to the Best Ice Cream in...
Potter Park Zoo officials discover what’s making Doppsee the rhino sick
LANSING — Doctors now know what’s behind a sudden illness in one of Potter Park Zoo's most well-known residents. Doppsee, an eastern black rhino who experienced "a medical emergency" on Monday, July 28 , has an obstruction, the zoo said on Thursday, July 31. Veterinarians found the issue after they conducted an upper...
