UM Health-Sparrow plans new mental health, surgery center
UM Health-Sparrow is expanding its Lansing campus with the construction of a 64-bed behavioral health hospital and an ambulatory surgery center, which will help address the region's mental health crisis and provide lower-cost surgical care.
Furniture dealer donates $15,000 worth of mattresses to Meridian Twp. firefighters
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Firefighters in Meridian Township will be able to sleep a bit easier, thanks to a donation of new mattresses from a local business. J&S Furniture, which is the local licensee for Ashley Furniture, delivered brand-new mattresses and box springs to all three of the township’s fire stations on...
New mod pod location sparks debate in Lansing neighborhood
Mayor Schor recently announced the city’s decision to move forward with plans for mod pods in the parking lot of the Ingham County Human Services Building which sparked concerns from nearby homeowners
Pennsylvania, Mt. Hope, Jolly to undergo major road reconstruction
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The City of Lansing will be performing major road rehabilitation projects on Pennsylvania Avenue, Mt. Hope Avenue, and Jolly Road as part of the 2026 Major Streets Program starting in mid-March. Pennsylvania Avenue & Mt Hope Avenue Construction According to the Michigan Department of...
Advocates Thrash Attempt to Criminalize Homelessness in East Lansing
Proposed Ordinance Mirrors a Growing National Trend of Punishing Unhoused People Rather Than Investing in Housing Solutions Advocates are speaking out against a proposed ordinance in East Lansing, Michigan, that would criminalize certain acts associated with homelessness. In December, East … Continue reading →
East Lansing City Council Defers Action on Measures Critics Say Would Criminalize Homelessness
The East Lansing City Council postponed a vote during their Tuesday meeting on proposed ordinances to ban loitering in parking areas and public camping that community members and housing advocates say would criminalize homelessness. The proposed bans on public camping and loitering in parking areas were recommended...
Man accused of running down family out for walk, opening fire, killing child
Eaton County deputies say that a family was out for a walk around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Delta Township when a vehicle struck the family.
Two movie theaters in Lansing upgrading large format, IMAX offerings
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. Moviegoers in the Lansing area will see major upgrades as two local theater chains invest in renovations to their biggest auditoriums. Celebration Cinema opened a new C Premium XL screen over the weekend, replacing the Lansing...
Records show lobbyists spent $485K on meals, trips for Michigan officials in 2025
Lobbyists in Michigan spent nearly half a million dollars wining and dining public officials in 2025, with some lawmakers receiving more than $12,000 in meals and travel expenses.
Ingham County man wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - An Ingham County man struck it big, winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker game. “I was so excited when I saw I won $1 million that it was hard to even drive home because I couldn’t focus! I’m still in awe and waiting for it to fully sink in,” the winner said.
