Learning how to grow nuts with annual nut conference
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - People who were interested in learning about trees, shrubs, growing nuts, and native fruit got the chance on Sunday with the annual Northern Nut Growers Association and Chestnut Growers of America Joint Conference. The conference allowed people to listen to guest speakers and get demonstrations...
St. Johns prepares for 40th Mint Festival with founding member’s reflections
Many St. Johns neighbors are looking forward to the annual Mint Festival kicking off later this week. The festival has deep roots in the community's history of mint farming.
Grand Ledge celebrates 52nd annual Art Fair with record attendance
Thousands of neighbors gathered at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge Saturday for the 52nd annual Art Fair, featuring more than 150 vendors selling their creations.
Bath Days makes a return for first time since 2019, but with a new...
BATH TWP, Mich. (WILX) - Community members gathered on Saturday for the return of Bath Fest, formerly known as Bath Days. Bath Fest was an annual event that ended back in 2019 due to COVID. Those who attended the festival got the chance to watch a parade, see amazing cars...
Helping families with free school supply giveaway
Bath Days makes a return since 2019, but with a new name. Bath Fest was an annual event that ended back in 2019 due to COVID. 10 students win scholarships in reparations essay contest. Updated: 1 hour ago. The Justice League gave out the scholarships to the top 10 students...
The ‘Michigan Yellow’: Why Drivers Here Treat Yellow Lights Differently
It may be so commonplace to you that you don't give it a second thought. Or perhaps, you are very conscious of a yellow light when driving and will heed its warning to stop. It's likely there are only two types of drivers. So which one are you?. Casually, many,...
Vaccination rates are down for kindergartners
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As the new school year approaches, new data shows fewer kids are getting vaccinated. Local health officials said the decline has been pretty consistent since the COVID-19 pandemic. “My hope is that our numbers for childhood vaccinations go up this fall, relative to what we’ve seen...
Major road work set to begin Monday in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Lansing is advising people to be cautious on the road starting Monday as major road work is set to begin. Starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Saginaw St from Chestnut St to Grand Ave will be reduced to one lane for a sewer separation project.
WILX weather web 8/1/2025
With students at Michigan State University coming back to the area, this tool is timely. Viral footage of Mason police traffic stop sparks debate. The traffic stop happened in early June, with the viral YouTube video releasing July 30. Lansing declares August 1 ‘Mikey 23 Day’ to honor a legacy...
Update: Air quality alert active for Michigan until early Tuesday
An updated air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 11:06 a.m. EDT in effect until Tuesday at midnight EDT for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties.
