East Lansing Set to Scrap Blocked Off El Fresco Space; Considering Spending Tens of...
East Lansing will likely scrap the blocked off Albert El Fresco area that has existed downtown the last six summers, after most members of City Council said they oppose setting up the downtown space again this summer. On the consent agenda of Tuesday’s meeting, which is typically approved without discussion,...
Crime to community: inside True crime club
A shared interest in unexplained crimes and the psychology behind them brought Allison Drzal (12), Cielo Gutierrez (12) and Liliane Klotz (12) together to start True Crime Club their sophomore year. Since then, the club has met every Wednesday in French teacher Madame Christopoulos’ room. For many members, it isn’t...
MSU community brings Grateful Dead back to life with tribute show
Just three miles off Michigan State University's campus, members of the faculty and community gathered in The Avenue Cafe on a rainy Sunday afternoon to commemorate a day 55 years ago. Members of every generation tapped their feet and bobbed their heads through a bustling, blue-lit haze to the music played by three...
Wellness Wednesday: Revenge bedtime procrastination
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Do you ever find yourself staying up later than you planned? Scrolling on your phone or watching “just one” more episode? After a long day of work, responsibilities and constant demands, many of us look forward to the late-night hours because it’s the only real personal time we get. But that […]
Disability advocate shares message of inclusion at DeWitt Middle School
A local disability advocate visited students at DeWitt Middle School Wednesday with one simple but powerful message: celebrate your differences.
Tom Izzo ‘involved’ with 5-star PG who has Michigan State connections
Michigan State and Tom Izzo are “involved” with a five-star point guard in the 2027 class who has connections to the Spartans.
East Lansing votes down homelessness ordinance
Late Tuesday night, East Lansing City Council made its decision on a months-long debate over how to handle homelessness in downtown after three hours of public comment kicked off the meeting.
Potterville native becomes Academy Award winner after directing short film
If you watched the Academy Awards show Sunday night, you probably were surprised when an Oscar winner mentioned that he’s from a small town near Lansing. . Potterville native Sam A. Davis directed the short film "The Singers" which tied for Best Live Action Short. WKAR's Scott Pohl talked...
Court docs: Ingham County parents charged in death of 21-month-old son
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The parents of a 21-month-old boy who was found dead in his home in 2024 have been charged with murder and child abuse, Ingham County Prosecutor John J. Dewane announced Tuesday. Probable cause documents obtained by 6 News indicates law enforcement and emergency medical services were called...
Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Frames Independent Bid for Governor as a Fix for “Broken”...
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, in a wide-ranging interview on WHMI’s “Meet the People” podcast, framed his independent run for governor as a direct challenge to what he calls a broken two-party system in Lansing and cited the bipartisan coalition he built in Detroit as a model for state government.

















