3 years after 3 men disappear, found fatally shot in Highland Park, mom still...
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Lorrie Kemp visits her son's grave every month and has knocked on doors at police departments and government offices across Michigan seeking answers. Three years after Armani Kelly and two of his friends vanished in Detroit and were later found fatally shot inside an abandoned building, his...
Community searching for missing NMU student, Laingsburg native
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WILX) - Volunteers and law enforcement are searching for Trenton Massey, a 21-year-old Northern Michigan University student from Laingsburg, who was last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning. Marquette police said Massey was last seen walking on a bike path near Lake Superior on Sunday...
Lansing considering changes for properties deemed unsafe to occupy
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. The city of Lansing could change which properties deemed unsafe to occupy face possible demolition. Currently, the city posts a red placard on any property it determines unfit to occupy. The city can order red tagged properties...
MSP bomb squad searches home of prison officer facing drug charge
A Michigan Department of Corrections sergeant who has been the subject of neighbor complaints because of frequent explosions and gunfire on his property was arrested Friday, Feb. 20 and is charged with two felonies after his home was searched, according to court records and police officials. Casey Charles Wagner, 33,...
Ex-workers testify about mold, trafficking & more at MI’s only women’s prison
Former employees and whistleblowers testified Tuesday before a House Oversight Committee hearing in Lansing, raising serious concerns about conditions at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility
Semi hits Michigan police cruiser working crash, fire truck responding hit by 2nd semi
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. – Authorities are once again reminding drivers of Michigan’s Move Over Law after multiple emergency vehicles were hit on a Michigan freeway. It happened Saturday night, Feb. 21, just before midnight on I-69, about halfway between Lansing and Grand Blanc Township. No injuries were reported,...
Italian fast-food chain shutters two more West Michigan locations
KENT COUNTY, MI — Fazoli’s is continuing to disappear from West Michigan while its parent company battles bankruptcy and lawsuits. As of Tuesday, Feb. 24, Fazoli’s at 2521 Alpine Ave. in Walker is officially closed. A sign posted on the front door directs customers to locations in Battle Creek, Jackson and Lansing.
Big Ten Bracketology, Week 16: Wacky West Coast
Michigan – No. 1 Seed (No. 2 overall) Previous seeding: No. 1 Seed (No. 1 overall) The Wolverines had a very tough schedule this week, taking on both No. 7 Purdue and No. 3 Duke away from home. Michigan was able to go into Mackey Arena and win 91-80 to move to 15-1 in conference play. The Wolverines couldn’t cap off...
St. Johns shop navigating tariff uncertainty on parts
A St. Johns auto shop is feeling the effects of rapidly shifting federal tariff policy, with mechanics saying the uncertainty is making it difficult to plan for parts costs and inventory.
Lansing Detour Plans for Oakland Avenue Closure
Oakland Avenue in Lansing will be fully closed March through July 2026 for utility and road upgrades, with significant detours and increased traffic on surrounding streets.

















