Lansing hosts grand opening for new Mount Hope School
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Lansing School District is celebrating the grand opening of the newly rebuilt Mount Hope School on Tuesday. Funded in part by a $130 million bond passed in 2022, the project received $30 million for reconstruction. Before the construction, the original building was about 100 years...
Capital Area District Libraries announces plan to relocate Local History collection
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) has announced plans to relocate its Local History collection, which focuses on mid-Michigan history, to a new facility. The move is intended to increase public access and ensure the preservation of the collection for the future. Currently housed in the...
Bad air quality lingers over Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Air quality advisories continue across Mid-Michigan, with Canadian wildfire smoke still impacting air quality statewide. However, our computer models are hinting at the potential for some improvement with the lingering smoke as we move into Wednesday. As we move throughout the rest of our...
Budget delays lead Okemos schools to end the universal free meal program
OKEMOS, Mich. (WILX) - Okemos Public Schools will no longer offer free meals to all students this upcoming school year, citing delays in the state’s budget as the driving factor. Superintendent John Hood says without guaranteed state funding, the district had no choice but to revert to pre-pandemic pricing.
Longtime Lansing Flower Shop Closes After Nearly 50 Years
Lansing has lost another longstanding business. After nearly 50 years in business, Delta Flowers on Lansing's west side has officially closed its doors. A picture of Delta Flowers in Lansing. The owner announced the closure of the business in August 2025. Courtesy of Google Maps Streetview. Laura, the former owner,...
Spartan Hoops Brushed Off in Big Ten Power Rankings
Michigan State isn't getting its flowers this offseason. What's new?
Active violence training ahead of new school year
Local law enforcement agencies collaborate in mock emergency scenario to prepare for potential school violence incidents. Click to learn more.
Charlotte expands chicken ordinance, allowing more residents to keep chickens
Charlotte city leaders have approved changes to the city's chicken ordinance, increasing the number of licenses available
Delta Township debates $8M police funding plan after failed county vote
Delta Township neighbors sounded off on a plan to maintain a police presence in the neighborhood during a public hearing on Monday
PHOTOS: East Lansing police investigating parking ramp gate arm theft
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Do you know any of the people pictured below? If so, the East Lansing Police Department is interested. Police say a gate arm from a local parking ramp was stolen. Officials did not say where or when the theft occurred. Anyone with information is asked...
