Man sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping girlfriend, police chase through Lansing
A Grand Rapids man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and kidnapping his girlfriend.
Mackinac Bridge shuts down due to falling ice
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Mackinac Bridge closed Thursday morning due to hazardous conditions. Bridge officials said about an inch of ice formed overnight and began falling from its cables and towers as temperatures rose. Thursday’s falling ice prompted officials to shut down the bridge around 10 a.m. It is...
Historic REO Town apartments to become affordable senior housing
The Lansing Housing Commission is breathing new life into a century-old building that once housed workers from the REO Motor Car Company.
New Lansing Café Channels Floral History With Flower-Inspired Eats
Foodies of Lansing, prepare your taste buds because yet another eatery is set to open this year!. 2025 was an incredible year for restaurant growth, seeing over 50 eateries open their doors. And 2026 seems to be shaping up in a similar way. Soon, PetalPop Cafe will open its doors...
Large-scale search underway for missing Lansing man
Multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting a coordinated search for Dleel Danial Galal-Kowta.
$1M winning lottery ticket sold at Lansing party store
Lansing, Mich. (WLNS)– A man from Ingham County is a lucky winner of $1 million after playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker instant game. The winning ticket was sold at Louie’s Party Store, located on South Washington Avenue. Millionaire Maker is a $50 instant game featuring top prizes of $1 million. The...
UM Health-Sparrow plans new mental health, surgery center
UM Health-Sparrow is expanding its Lansing campus with the construction of a 64-bed behavioral health hospital and an ambulatory surgery center, which will help address the region's mental health crisis and provide lower-cost surgical care.
Furniture dealer donates $15,000 worth of mattresses to Meridian Twp. firefighters
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Firefighters in Meridian Township will be able to sleep a bit easier, thanks to a donation of new mattresses from a local business. J&S Furniture, which is the local licensee for Ashley Furniture, delivered brand-new mattresses and box springs to all three of the township’s fire stations on...
New mod pod location sparks debate in Lansing neighborhood
Mayor Schor recently announced the city’s decision to move forward with plans for mod pods in the parking lot of the Ingham County Human Services Building which sparked concerns from nearby homeowners
Pennsylvania, Mt. Hope, Jolly to undergo major road reconstruction
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The City of Lansing will be performing major road rehabilitation projects on Pennsylvania Avenue, Mt. Hope Avenue, and Jolly Road as part of the 2026 Major Streets Program starting in mid-March. Pennsylvania Avenue & Mt Hope Avenue Construction According to the Michigan Department of...

















