Tom Izzo ‘involved’ with 5-star PG who has Michigan State connections
Michigan State and Tom Izzo are “involved” with a five-star point guard in the 2027 class who has connections to the Spartans.
East Lansing votes down homelessness ordinance
Late Tuesday night, East Lansing City Council made its decision on a months-long debate over how to handle homelessness in downtown after three hours of public comment kicked off the meeting.
Potterville native becomes Academy Award winner after directing short film
If you watched the Academy Awards show Sunday night, you probably were surprised when an Oscar winner mentioned that he’s from a small town near Lansing. . Potterville native Sam A. Davis directed the short film "The Singers" which tied for Best Live Action Short. WKAR's Scott Pohl talked...
Court docs: Ingham County parents charged in death of 21-month-old son
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The parents of a 21-month-old boy who was found dead in his home in 2024 have been charged with murder and child abuse, Ingham County Prosecutor John J. Dewane announced Tuesday. Probable cause documents obtained by 6 News indicates law enforcement and emergency medical services were called...
Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Frames Independent Bid for Governor as a Fix for “Broken”...
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, in a wide-ranging interview on WHMI’s “Meet the People” podcast, framed his independent run for governor as a direct challenge to what he calls a broken two-party system in Lansing and cited the bipartisan coalition he built in Detroit as a model for state government.
PHOTOS: MSU warms up in Buffalo for 28th-straight March Madness
The Spartans enter the tournament as a No. 3 seed, sharing a venue with rival Michigan on the opposite side of the bracket.
Rewind: News from the last 7 days
The Lansing City Council has unanimously approved a new four-tiered tagging system to identify residential properties that are considered in violation of city codes or unsafe to occupy. Council approved the measure, 7-0; council member Ryan Kost was absent. Pink tags, which have indicated a rental property is not...
Okemos Public Schools names new superintendent
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Okemos Board of Education has named Matt Olson as its next superintendent, announcing Tuesday night they have entered into contract negotiations. Olson has been the assistant superintendent of Northwest Education Service in Traverse City since 2020. “He worked to create more culturally...
Neighbors comment on a proposed data center ahead of State of the City address
Ahead of tonight's State of the City address, Lansing residents near the proposed Deep Green Data Center site say they want more information and a seat at the table. Click to learn more.
What’s next for Potter Park Zoo after Vikentii the tiger died?
The tiger was taken down in late 2024 with its foot and tail broken off, fixed up with resin and a new wrap of fiberglass fur along with a fresh coat of stripes. Summer is prime time for Potter Park Zoo but this summer will be a challenge. The zoo’s...

















