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...
Tattoos gaining in popularity as art form but stigma remains
Once viewed as rebellious, tattoos have become increasingly popular and even celebrated — but some still face bias.
Tax plan could put over $3,000 back in Michigan taxpayers’ pockets
Local residents express optimism about potential savings but note concerns about possible reductions in services that might accompany tax cuts.
12 Michigan Donut Shops That Make Mornings Worth Getting Up For
Michigan takes its donuts seriously, and it shows. In cozy bakeries rescued by the loyal support of police officers and in family shops where the ovens fire up long before sunrise, the Great Lakes State has turned sugary rings of dough into a morning ritual. Craving a no-frills glazed classic,...
Lansing neighbors hear proposed changes to city charter as vote awaits
The Lansing Charter Commission is looking to educate neighbors on proposed changes to the city charter before it goes up for a vote this November.
DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1994 Michigan home invasion
DNA evidence has identified Sean Patrick McNulty as a suspect in a 1994 home invasion and sexual assault in Meridian Township, Michigan, connecting cases from California to Ohio, though he died by suicide in 1997 after being charged in a similar crime in Indiana.
The Cheese Lady Is Finally Opening in East Lansing
The Cheese Lady is finally opening in East Lansing! Celebrate the grand opening on Sept. 4 with free tastings, charcuterie goodies, and more.
This Day in Michigan History: The Michigan Female College opens in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Sept. 3, 1855, the Michigan Female College opened in Lansing. It was one of the first schools in the state dedicated to higher education for women. By 1867, the school had welcomed over 1,000 young women from Michigan and nine other states, paving the way for educating women in the Midwest.
State budget deadline is ticking for Lansing with possible shutdown looming
FOX 2 - The state budget shutdown clock is ticking louder as the October 1st deadline looms - the number is at 27 days and counting. And if there is no budget by then. It's the governor calling the shots on what happens next, according to a former legal advisor to past Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
