Advocates Thrash Attempt to Criminalize Homelessness in East Lansing
Proposed Ordinance Mirrors a Growing National Trend of Punishing Unhoused People Rather Than Investing in Housing Solutions Advocates are speaking out against a proposed ordinance in East Lansing, Michigan, that would criminalize certain acts associated with homelessness. In December, East … Continue reading →
East Lansing City Council Defers Action on Measures Critics Say Would Criminalize Homelessness
The East Lansing City Council postponed a vote during their Tuesday meeting on proposed ordinances to ban loitering in parking areas and public camping that community members and housing advocates say would criminalize homelessness. The proposed bans on public camping and loitering in parking areas were recommended...
Man accused of running down family out for walk, opening fire, killing child
Eaton County deputies say that a family was out for a walk around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Delta Township when a vehicle struck the family.
Two movie theaters in Lansing upgrading large format, IMAX offerings
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. Moviegoers in the Lansing area will see major upgrades as two local theater chains invest in renovations to their biggest auditoriums. Celebration Cinema opened a new C Premium XL screen over the weekend, replacing the Lansing...
Records show lobbyists spent $485K on meals, trips for Michigan officials in 2025
Lobbyists in Michigan spent nearly half a million dollars wining and dining public officials in 2025, with some lawmakers receiving more than $12,000 in meals and travel expenses.
Ingham County man wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - An Ingham County man struck it big, winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker game. “I was so excited when I saw I won $1 million that it was hard to even drive home because I couldn’t focus! I’m still in awe and waiting for it to fully sink in,” the winner said.
Man sent to prison after dragging girlfriend from SUV, pointing gun at good Samaritan
KALAMAZOO, MI – A Grand Rapids man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he dragged his girlfriend from a moving vehicle and pointed a gun at a woman who tried to help her. Maurice Ray Jr., 32, led police on a pursuit through Lansing before he...
U-M to vote on new behavioral hospital, surgical center in Lansing this week
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The University of Michigan Board of Regents is set to vote on two new major development projects estimated to cost at least $143 million in total that could reshape care at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing. On Thursday, the board will vote to either approve or deny a request...
“Had to Kill Someone to Save His Family”: Driver Allegedly Opens Fire on Parents,...
A man allegedly drove his car into a family on an evening walk, then opened fire, killing a 3-year-old child in the process. On Feb. 17, Alexander Lamar Banks, 21, was arraigned on one count of first-degree premeditated murder, three counts of assault with intent to murder, four counts of felony firearm, one count of...
PetalPop Cafe to open in Lansing, offering comfort food ‘with a twist’
LANSING — When PetalPop Cafe opens its doors off West Ionia Street next month the flavors of its menu will pay homage to its name, and the woman who inspired the business. Lucile Belen, a former Lansing City Councilperson who died in 2010, ran Belen’s Flowers at the building in the 500 block of West Ionia Street for...
