Lansing MI

There’s no doubt that 2025 was a tough time for those seeking jobs and those in need of workers — even for Capital Area Michigan Works!, which connects the former to the latter. Yet CAMW wants to be clear: It is still up to the challenge of putting mid-Michiganders to work.

The Ingham County Parks Department is encouraging residents to check out the county parks in a new year-long challenge.

LANSING — More than two years after city leaders placed ceremonial shovels in what Mayor Andy Schor called "pretend dirt," Dominic Cochran stood on the edge of a muddy, puddled lot downtown and saw a future backstage for the likes of Michigan's own Lord Huron and Stevie Wonder. Cochran, the founding director of the...

The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission's annual report highlights policy wins and shrinking oversight, as well as racial disparities in use-of-force incidents and the need for meaningful reviews of police encounters with individuals in crisis.

Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. Unhoused community members in Lansing say temporary housing provided by the city is making a difference, but that progress could be at risk if the temporary shelter ends too soon. Residents of an encampment in Old Town...

LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS — Many mid-Michiganders have spent the last couple of weeks thinking about what’s in store for 2026 and looking back on 2025. The same can be said for the Lansing Police Department. LPD says overall crime was down in 2025, including a 36% drop in shooting homicides and a 19% fall in non-fatal...

LANSING, MI — Taxpayers could see significantly larger refunds this year thanks to changes in the recently enacted tax legislation, commonly known as the Big Beautiful Bill. I spoke with tax expert Diana Peagler in Lansing to break down the key changes that could put more money back in your pocket when you file your...

LANSING, Mich. — The 2026 Wild Game Dinner, sponsored by Thompson's Garage is Saturday, June 24 at Eagle Eye Banquet Facility. Enjoy an evening of fun with gun raffles, prize table raffles, cash raffles, the announcement of the Big Buck Contest winners and a fabulous, unique meal. Tickets can be purchased at...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Two rounds of winter weather are expected to impact West and Central Michigan this week, beginning with lake-effect snow near Lake Michigan through Thursday, followed by snow spreading...

This dining experience began like so many: with a picture of a delicious-looking plate in the work group chat. Others replied with “yum” and fire emojis, but my immediate response was “where?” After learning it was from Elite Eatery, I knew for certain where my next meal out was going to be.