New bill would affect drivers 75 and older
Lansing, Mich. (WNEM) - State Sen. Rosemary Bayer has introduced new legislation that would change the requirements for drivers 75 and older. The introduction of the bill follows a rise in motor vehicle accidents involving older drivers. Drivers 75 and older would be required to take an in-person competency test...
Magic, Other MSU Legends Reaching Out Before Battle vs. UConn
The program legend called in to talk to the team before a big game against the Huskies.
Lansing City Council advances parking changes as downtown business owners voice concerns
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing City Council has decided to advance two of four proposed changes to downtown parking rules. Here’s what to know about the potential changes:. Parking enforcement would begin at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. Parking fines would increase by $10, but drivers would be...
Lansing Spring Senior Expo connects older adults with care resources
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Seniors in the Capital City were able to get free help and resources in one place Tuesday. The Lansing Spring Senior Expo was held at the Lansing Mall, connecting older adults and their families to more than 50 organizations that focus on senior care. There...
A breakdown of Schor’s $307M Lansing budget proposal
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing Mayor Andy Schor presented a $307.2 million executive budget recommendation for fiscal year 2026-27 to the city council on Monday night. The city is touting the budget’s emphasis on public safety, neighborhood infrastructure, and city services while maintaining a 12% rainy day...
A Man Buried in This Mound Since 1850: Shiawassee County
Since 1850, this settler has been buried in this open field under a small tree, remaining undisturbed all these years. Here's the location...
Michigan man among 2 dead in Florida helicopter crash, police say
A Lansing man is among the two victims of a fatal helicopter crash in Florida, police said.
East Lansing Police to Deploy Flock Camera, a “Phenomenal” but Controversial Law Enforcement Tool
East Lansing has purchased a Flock camera, a powerful law enforcement tool that has spurred privacy concerns in communities around the country. Each time a vehicle drives by a Flock camera, the device snaps a photo, gathering information like the license plate number and a description of the vehicle, and noting the...
Most People Don’t Know About This Amazing Car Museum Hiding In Michigan
When most folks think of Michigan automotive history, they picture Detroit’s gleaming towers and assembly lines, but tucked away in Lansing sits a treasure trove that tells the story of where it all really began. The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is one of those places that makes you wonder...
Lansing Park Board member wants updated appraisal of Lansing Shuffle before sale
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. Some Lansing Park Board members are asking for an updated appraisal of the Lansing Shuffle before a potential sale of the city-owned riverfront park land. Detroit Rising Development, the group that operates the Lansing Shuffle, is...

















