3 Michiganders to stand trial for identity theft, forgery of more than $500K
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Three Michiganders will stand trial on charges of identity theft and fraud of more than half a million dollars, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Friday. Averill Dintaman, 46, and Daniel Nolan, 51, waived their preliminary examination and were bound over Friday to the 56th...
Kalamazoo schools press lawmakers amid education budget battle
Several Kalamazoo school districts are joining other educators in calling Lansing lawmakers to find a resolution amid an education budget battle.
Michigan construction workers rally for road funding as deadline approaches
LANSING, Mich. — Hundreds of Michigan construction workers gathered to advocate for continued road funding, warning that thousands of jobs and infrastructure projects are at risk if lawmakers don't approve new funding before current bonds expire. Construction workers across Michigan could lose thousands of jobs if...
$2.5 million grant to address homelessness in Ingham County
Mason Community Services is among nine programs receiving funding from the Ingham County Housing Trust Fund's $2.5 million grant to address homelessness and housing insecurity across the county.
St. Johns cider mill sees early fall rush as temperatures drop in Michigan
The cooler temperatures this week are working in favor of Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, even though summer isn't officially over yet.
Prosecutors identify 2 charged with carrying concealed weapons in East Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Prosecutors have released the names two 19-year-olds who were arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons, including a machete, in East Lansing last Friday. Allen McGrew, of Lansing, was arraigned Monday in the 54-B District Court on one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one...
Williamston man sentenced for torturing his wife before her death
A new law went into effect in Vermont on Monday, making it possible for domestic abuse victims to receive protective orders outside of regular court hours. Watching Your Wallet: It's not too late to reset your finances. Updated: 11 hours ago. Watching Your Wallet: It's not too late to reset...
Lansing Laundromat Etiquette Gone Wrong—Would You Be Mad?
What’s the proper laundromat etiquette? After this wild experience, I’m starting to wonder.
UM Health-Sparrow offering free cancer screenings
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings for the community on Friday, September 20. The event is designed for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Cervical cancer screenings will be available for individuals aged 21 and older....
Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
LANSING — As local governments across Michigan attempt to balance the growing need for homeless services with community concerns, one is planning a novel approach: mini housing pods. The city of Lansing last month approved the purchase and storage of 50 modular housing units — called ModPods — for...
