Where to Go Ice Skating in Lansing This Winter
There are a few activities that I feel like are quintessential for Michigan winters. Not all are fun — like shoveling, digging out your car, or walking across an ice-covered parking lot. But other activities are fun, like ice skating!. Ice Skating in Michigan Winter. Skating is one of...
Food banks prepare for rising need as holiday donations slow
For those needing help or looking to donate, information on pantries, volunteering, and giving opportunities can be found through the Greater Lansing Food Bank website.
Health officials raise awareness for Radon Action Month
EATON COUNTY, Mich. (WLNS) – January is National Radon Action Month and state data shows about 25% of homes in Michigan have high levels of radon. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is encouraging people to learn more about the gas, which can do a lot of damage without a trace. “Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas...
This Historic Steakhouse In Michigan Serves A Ribeye Worth The Hype
There is a ribeye in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, that gets whispered about like a local legend, and the road to it winds past rolling countryside and formal gardens. The English Inn feels like a storybook escape, but the steak on the plate is all business. Crispy sear, buttery center, and...
These All-You-Can-Eat Spots in Michigan Surprise First-Time Visitors
Michigan loves a generous plate, but the most surprising all you can eat spots take abundance to another level. You will find bright dining rooms, fast refills, and attentive teams that keep the experience smooth from first bite to last. Expect variety that stretches across sushi, stir fry, pizza, and...
St. Johns City Manager terminated at special meeting
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — At a special meeting Thursday afternoon, the St. Johns City Commission voted to terminate the employment of City Manager Chad Gamble, effective immediately. “The decision was not made lightly, nor did it result from a single incident,” the city wrote in a statement on social media. The city...
Lansing poised for new permanent fire chief
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The city of Lansing is just a week away from appointing its new fire chief, as Carrie Edwards Clemons was named as the top choice by the city’s mayor Andy Schor. Edwards-Clemons has been with the Lansing Fire Department for two years, serving as interim chief and assistant chief for...
Old Town General Store to close at the end of March
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Old Town General Store, a thirteen-year-old neighborhood staple, will be closing at the end of March. The announcement was made Wednesday morning, with store owner Rhea Van Atta posting on social media thanking the community for their support and saying retirement had been on the table for...
MDOT warns of falling ice on Mackinac Bridge
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is warning about falling ice on the Mackinac Bridge. The transportation department says that when ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority must close the bridge for traffic and safety. In the past, when...
Lansing holds annual budget meeting to gather resident input
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Dozens of people, including Mayor Andy Schor and city officials, gathered in Lansing Thursday night to discuss the future of the city’s budget. The city holds an event like this every year as it works on the next year’s budget to get input from residents about how their tax money should be used.
