Lansing MI

Finding employment can be a struggle even in the best of economic times, but what isn’t often addressed are the additional challenges people with disabilities face when it comes to entering the workforce. That is what Peckham is working to change. “People with disabilities are often marginalized and underrepresented...

For decades, the MSU Dairy Store has been dishing up deliciousness — and not just ice cream. From fan-favorite ice cream flavors like Spartan Swirl to grilled cheese and locally made goodies, this gem on the Michigan State University campus is a must-stop for Spartans and sweet tooths alike. We caught up with Dairy...

Luck is preparation meeting opportunity, or so the old saying goes. That expression goes a long way in explaining the growth of Paxton Countertops in recent years. “We’ve been incredibly fortunate in our journey as a business,” said Dave Paxton, the Lansing company’s CEO. “Not long ago, we were just a small...

Michigan State redshirt freshman quarterback Alessio Milivojevic has now thrown a pick on each of his pass attempts in college.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Thousands of Michiganders struggle with some kind of mental illness. To support those suffering in silence, the month of September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 20 American adults have serious thoughts of suicide each...

It began in a sunroom in DeWitt. Bruce Block had spent most of his professional life in the coffee industry; but in 1997, he made a career shift to help a friend broker used medical imaging equipment. His goal was simple: support his family. What he founded, however, was anything but small.

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 4 to 6 p.m. MBN was on the road to Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub – 405 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. Click in the YouTube video shared below for the full program. A second “excerpts” video is also shared further down this blogpost:

ADRIAN — The Cannabis Regulatory Agency will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 4th, at 9:30 A.M. The purpose of this public meeting is to hear complaints and receive public opinion on CRA’s administration of the authorities, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities under Michigan’s marijuana laws.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– AAA announced its activation of the “Tow to Go” program for Labor Day weekend. The ‘Tow to Go’ service began at 6 p.m. on August 29 and will run until Tuesday, September 2. The “Tow to Go” program provides free, confidential rides for impaired drivers and their vehicles within a 10-mile radius....

A female rhino who was a favorite among visitors at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing has died, the zoo officials reported.