The Ingham County Court House, Mason: 1843-2020s
Once you enter downtown Mason, the one thing that towers over everything else and captures your attention is the Ingham County Court House. Mason was founded in 1838 by Charles Noble from Monroe. After building a sawmill, he platted the first section of the village. That platting included what is now known as the...
Beloved Okemos Restaurant Closing After 34 Years
Another longtime favorite is closing its doors. The greater Lansing area has seen a mix of growth and loss when it comes to restaurants. Sadly, we have another closure on the horizon. Lansing Area Restaurant Closings. In an announcement made to their Facebook page, Spagnuolo's Restaurant in Okemos announced that...
Michigan State Target Pushes Commitment Date Back
Michigan State target Salesi Moa pushes back his commitment date
Lansing celebrates the Fourth: Fireworks and Tradition
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The sun has set over Lansing, and families and friends gathered downtown to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks lighting up the night sky. Adado Riverfront Park was filled with chairs and blankets for the continued tradition of live music and fireworks. “We were just...
July brings attention to those with juvenile arthritis
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Medical professionals are calling attention to the challenges faced by children and teens with juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases this July. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 220,000 adolescents from 2017 to...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Ingham and Jackson counties Sunday evening
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:54 p.m. EDT for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. EDT for Ingham and Jackson counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:53 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7...
Health benefits to days off work
JJ’s Hot Dog House in Lansing held a hot dog eating contest in downtown Lansing. Contestants had an opportunity to eat as many hot dogs as they could within a ten-minute timeframe. The Lansing Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that they say happened Sunday morning around 2:00...
High Caliber creates accessible entertainment in Okemos
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment in Okemos is making fun more accessible with monthly sensory friendly hours for those with sensory sensitivities.
Eaton County Fair celebrates 170 years
Preparations were well underway Sunday for this year's Eaton County Fair despite pouring rain. The annual event begins Monday and brings both new attractions and traditional favorites to Charlotte.
Downed wires close Pennsylvania Ave. at Bement St.
UPDATE: Northbound Pennsylvania Ave. at Bement St. has been reopened. LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Northbound Pennsylvania Ave. has been closed at Bement St. due to downed lines following a thunderstorm that struck the area this afternoon, according to City of Lansing Traffic Alerts. Officials are asking drivers to seek...
