Batavia Twp. approves MSU forestry lease on Bater Road
BATAVIA TWP. MI — The township planning commission on Monday, June 1, removed the last hurdle for the lease of Branch County’s 162-acre parcel off Bater Road to Michigan State University by granting a special land-use permit for educational purposes. Commission Chair Rusty Smith clarified that the permit was granted wi
Crime Stoppers: 3 requests to identify, 1 wanted
This week on Crime Stoppers, police need your help identifying people wanted in three separate crimes and tracking down a man wanted on a warrant for kidnapping.
Michigan needs to ‘get scrappy’ and ‘creative’ to address housing crisis, lawmaker says
LANSING, MI - For three years, Smokie Cushman did not have housing in Lansing. At times, she lived in a tent at an encampment until a judge ordered it be cleared out last year, and the residents were provided temporary housing for six weeks. Cushman, who secured a stable home...
143 deaths: Lansing-region offers glimpse into Michigan’s overdose trends
Michigan’s drug deaths dropped to a decade low in 2025, according to preliminary overdose data. While health officials haven’t finalized their count as of early June, the expectation was there were fewer than 1,800 drug deaths for the first time since 2014. It’s significant progress from 3,096 drug deaths in 2021.
‘That ain’t no headache’: Speaking to an MSU doctor on how to mitigate migraines
METRO DETROIT (WXYZ) — June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, and for millions of Americans, a migraine is far more than a bad headache. It is a neurological disease that can affect work, family, school and quality of life. In fact, migraines have been identified as the leading cause of years lived wit
Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Portal Bet Stays Firm
Tom Izzo is sticking with Michigan State roster retention over portal churn. See what it means for the Spartans moving forward.
Michigan State loses another priority 4-star DL to Big Ten rival days after his...
Michigan State has just missed out on another priority four-star target, this time it was a defensive lineman.
Two water mains break in East Lansing
Two water mains have broken in East Lansing, affecting both residents and businesses.
Mid-Michigan Matters: Monitoring your carbohydrate intake
Sarah Smith, a dietitian from University of Michigan Health Sparrow joins Taylor on this Mid-Michigan Matters to discuss carbohydrates and balancing your intake.
Samaritas event highlights need for foster parents for refugee children in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — Thousands of refugees settle in Michigan every year, and a good portion of those newcomers are children. A Lansing nonprofit is holding an event to highlight the need for foster parents and mentors for those kids. Laura Boonstra has been fostering refugee children for almost 8...

















