Organizers prepare for annual syrup festival, as various deadlines loom ahead
Vermontville can be a sweet place to be during the last full weekend of April, when the small village in western Eaton County hosts what is considered as the “granddaddy” of maple syrup festivals. This year’s festival is set for Friday through Sunday, April 24-26, with organizers again...
Old Town General Store to close, cultural center to take its place
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Old Town General Store will close its doors at the end of March after 13 years in business, owner Rhea Van Atta announced Wednesday. Van Atta, who has owned the store for 13 years, said the decision took her three years to make and was not related to the business’s performance.
The Massive Resale Shop In Michigan That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
There’s a moment in every treasure hunter’s life when they stumble upon a place so vast, so filled with potential finds, that their heart skips a beat. Uplift Thrift in Lansing is exactly that kind of place – a bargain paradise where one person’s castoffs become another’s cherished discoveries.
7 No-Frills Restaurants In Michigan With Outrageously Delicious Pizza
Looking for amazing pizza places in Michigan that skip the fancy stuff but nail the flavor?. These 7 pizza joints offer mouthwatering pies and casual vibes that keep locals coming back for more!. 1. Slice Of The 80s Pizza (Waterford Township) Remember when pizza was just plain awesome without all...
Great Lakes water levels drop below average for first time in over a decade
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Great Lakes water levels at the end of 2025 were below average for the first time in a decade, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This marks a significant shift from the record highs that caused widespread shoreline erosion just six years ago. The...
Human Trafficking Spotlighted in January
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 10, 2026) – The scourge that is human trafficking is being spotlighted during the month of January. State Attorney General Dana Nessel conducted her annual roundtable discussion in Lansing on Thursday in conjunction with National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, looking to raise public...
Lansing officials hold community meeting to discuss housing development and violence reduction
Members of Village Lansing and the Lansing Empowerment Network also shared updates on their work to improve collective empowerment and reduce gun violence within the city.
Hundreds rally in Lansing over fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Hundreds of Lansing-area residents gathered Saturday afternoon outside a shopping center to protest the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman earlier this week during a federal immigration enforcement operation. The demonstration followed the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot Wednesday in Minneapolis by an...
St. Johns city manager fired
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of St. Johns has fired its city manager, Chad Gamble. The decision to fire him was made by the city commission during a special meeting on Thursday. According to St. Johns Mayor Scott Dzurka, concerns about Gamble’s management style have been raised for months.
Health Department releases new dietary guidelines with inverted food pyramid
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made major changes to dietary guidelines. The new food pyramid focuses mainly on protein, red meat, and healthy fats, as well as fruits and vegetables. The biggest change people noticed in this pyramid is the shape, which...

















