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...
Flushing Township man killed in head-on collision
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– A man from Flushing Township was killed in a head-on collision in Shiawassee County Monday afternoon. Deputies were called to the intersection of M-21 east of Vernon Road shortly after 2:40 p.m. Investigators say a car was driving eastbound and drove into the westbound lane and crashed head-on...
Trailor owners accuse Aurelius Township of unconstitutional searches
TUESDAY, Aug. 5 — An Aurelius Township couple has filed a federal lawsuit against a township code enforcement officer and the township for conducting multiple allegedly warrantless searches of their trailer in violation of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The plaintiffs, John and Betty Argersinger, allege...
Rise in animal surrenders due to financial struggles
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - More pet owners are giving up their beloved animals, not because they want to, but because they feel they have no other choice. According to the Ingham County Animal Shelter, the primary barriers to adoption are the cost of acquiring a pet and the ongoing expenses of care.
City of East Lansing on list of sanctuary jurisdictions
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The United States Department of Justice released a list of states, cities, and counties that are considered sanctuary jurisdictions on Tuesday morning. “Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi in a news release...
August primaries held Tuesday in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The August primaries are taking place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. While turnout for these elections is typically lower than in November, it’s still crucial for voters to make their voices heard. Three main things will be voted on in Lansing:. Mayoral candidates. Two at-large...
Lansing Adds Speed Humps to Slow Drivers in Eastside Neighborhood
A new traffic calming technique has been implemented in a Lansing neighborhood. If you live in or commute through Lansing's Eastside Neighborhood, you might have noticed the addition of three new speed humps on Clemens Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Kalamazoo Street. What Is Traffic Calming?. Speed humps are a...
Former Lansing K-9 officer dies
Students across the state can text, call or email the line to sound the alarm to any situation that seems like it could be an emergency. Police looking for man accused of exposing himself to preteen girls. Updated: 8 hours ago. Police believe the suspect was involved in a similar...