MDOT provides update on next phase of US-127 construction
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Michigan Department of Transportation provided an update Thursday morning on the rebuilding of US-127. US-127 is being rebuilt from south of Lake Lansing Road north to I-69 as part of the third phase of an extensive reconstruction project. The $46 million project is designed to...
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow hosts heart health education event
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (WILX) - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow held its “Heart to Heart” event Tuesday morning at the Alive Health Park. Community members learned about maintaining a healthy heart during the event. Discussions included stress management and maintaining a healthy weight. “It’s very important because...
Excellence in Education: Fowlerville Elementary’s Jennifer Miller
Jennifer Miller, a teacher at Fowlerville Elementary, has been named this week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner. Acting Lottery Commissioner Joe Froehlich presented Miller with a $2,000 check as part of the award recognition. The Excellence in Education Awards are sponsored by the Michigan Lottery,...
Community leaders raise alarm over coal ash contamination from retired Lansing power station
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Community leaders, public health experts, and people who live in Lansing are sounding the alarm on toxic ash. They say toxic coal ash from the retired Erickson Power Station is contaminating Lansing’s water. The station shut down back in 2022, but experts say the coal...
Shake Shack opening first Mid-Michigan location in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Shake Shack will open a new location in Lansing, marking the brand’s 10th restaurant in Michigan and its first in Mid-Michigan. The restaurant will hold its grand opening at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the new location, located at 1306 E. Saginaw St. in Frandor Shopping Center.
One charged in weekend South Lansing homicide
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Aaron Mousseau, 31, with open murder in relation to the Sunday death of 53-year-old Vincent Beeman on the south side of Lansing. Police say they were sent to the 3900 block of Burneway Drive at around 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, for a “medical […]
Mason mayor blames outsiders to city for pushback on data center regulations
The city of Mason is moving forward with regulations that would apply to any future data center developments in the community. But the ordinance passed by Council last week drew outcry from residents both at meetings and online who don’t want anything to do with data centers. Mayor Russell...
Greater Lansing high school wrestling district pairings
Here are the matchups for Greater Lansing high school wrestling teams for the opening stages of the Michigan High School Athletic Association team tournament. DIVISION 1 AT GRAND LEDGE Wednesday, Feb. 11 Grand Ledge 83, East Lansing 0 Holt 48, Everett 36 Grand Ledge 68, Holt 6 DIVISION 2 AT FLINT KEARSLEY Thursday,...
High schoolers training to tackle Michigan construction workforce shortage
DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — High school students in the greater Lansing area are getting hands-on construction experience through the Eaton RESA construction program at Lansing Community College West, preparing for careers in an industry facing a workforce shortage. Students are building complete sheds while learning...
6 ways pets help kids as they grow up
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and guardians. Today’s topic: 6 ways pets help kids as they grow up This week’s segment is based on a new article just […]
