Road crews use sand instead of salt amid extreme Michigan cold
Road crews across mid-Michigan are changing their winter storm strategy as bitter cold temperatures make traditional rock salt less effective on icy roads.
Hotel stay extended for Lansing homeless
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. Unhoused residents in Lansing will be able to extend their stay in a hotel after Ingham County set aside additional funds. Residents of a former encampment in Old Town were placed in the Causeway Bay Hotel after...
Ingham County restaurant inspections: Flies found in bottle of Scotch
LANSING — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet standards set by Michigan food codes and law. The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority...
Update: Be ready for heavy snow in 8 Michigan counties until Tuesday afternoon
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 10:10 a.m. EST for heavy snow until 1:15 p.m. EST for Montcalm, Gratiot, Ionia, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson counties.
Discover dozens of Michigan vendors at the Minty Mitten
ST. JOHNS, Mich. (WILX) - The Minty Mitten is a unique and fun little gift shop in St. Johns. They feature dozens of Michigan Made, Michigan inspired, foods, gifts, jewelry, souvenirs and custom items!. They stopped by as Studio 10 celebrated Michigan’s Birthday!. They tell us that they are...
Cafés, churches help feed kids when school’s out
Local businesses and organizations provide free meals to children when schools close, addressing food insecurity affecting 24,000+ kids.
Lansing’s Beloved Chapelure Is Reopening Under a New Name
A beloved Lansing coffee and pastry shop is making a comeback. Chapelure is reopening under a new name, in a new location, and fans are already celebrating.
Break out the snow shovels! Lansing’s sidewalk clearing policy in effect
LANSING, MI — Lansing’s snow removal ordinance in effect. The city is reminding residents to clear their sidewalks of snow or face the potential of fines. Snow and ice must be removed within 24 hours of a snow fall. Notices will be written if snow is not cleared within the required time frame. The city can then clear...
Lansing Police Department launches investigation after arrest at CATA Transportation Center
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing police officials say they’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing a recent arrest made at the CATA Transportation Center. In a press release Monday, the department said officers were called to the CATA Transportation Center “regarding an individual who had previously...
Applications are now open for The Shops at Middle Village
Middle Village, a business accelerator program created and managed by Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) and powered by Lake Trust Credit Union, is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 cohort. Applications are open now and will close on March 1, 2026, with the new cohort set to take residence on June...
