Lansing City Council to address ‘dangerous’ staffing levels at fire department
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - City officials are attempting to address the urgent concern of dangerously low staffing levels in the Lansing Fire Department. According to city officials, the department responded to nearly 27,000 calls in 2024. However, since 2011, the fire department has seen a 21% decrease in staffing,...
Heavy Rainfall Possible Today
First Alert Weather Monday morning webcast from WILX News 10. Occasional showers are in the forecast beginning Sunday and lasting through at least Tuesday. Daily rain chances and cool weather on the way over the next several days. Gloomy weather will be sticking around into the weekend. Updated: May. 2,...
Why Cosmos Wood Fired Pizza Is A Must-Try In Lansing
I realized that I was running out of time to finish everything on the “Top 19 Things to Do While Visiting Lansing” list. When it comes to Cosmos Wood Fired Pizza, I’ll just say I saved the best for last. Located on Larch Street at the edge...
Impacts of the Eaton County public safety millage
Eaton County officials are asking neighbors to consider a public safety millage on Tuesday's ballot. Here's what that can mean for you.
Lansing City Council asks state to allow red-light, speed cameras
The Lansing City Council is asking state lawmakers to pass legislation to allow local governments to install red-light and speed cameras. A resolution passed unanimously by councilmembers Monday says state law currently prohibits or does not clearly authorize the use of automated traffic enforcement cameras for...
Tariffs to add $2K-$15K to cost of making vehicles, study finds
EAST LANSING, MI — New U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs imposed on new vehicles sold in the U.S. would add tariff cost burdens of between $2,000 to $15,000 to some vehicles, according to an analysis by an East Lansing consultant group. Anderson Economic Group published a report on the...
MSU Police investigate assault during recent commencement
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety is seeking the community’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to an assault. MSU Police say in a Facebook post that the assault occurred during a commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center on May 4. Police...
Inside the Historic Ransom E. Olds Mansion: 1904-1966
How could the Lansing powers-that-be back in 1966 let this happen? I mean, c’mon...really. 1966 was the year they demolished the classic, historic mansion once owned by automobile mogul Ransom E. Olds at 720 S. Washington Avenue. The location is at the head of REO Town and there is a new apartment complex in the area.
Lansing’s First Drug Store: 1887-1971
The building that has become known as home to Lansing’s very first drug store sits at the corner of Allegan and S. Washington Avenue..... 123 S. Washington Avenue, to be exact. If you gaze at the top of the building, you’ll see the name “Rouser”, which was the name...
Eaton County restaurant inspections: Expired sauces, chili found
CHARLOTTE — 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...