Mid-Michigan 2026 Bingo Card: Predictions & Fun
A playful look at a Mid-Michigan 2026 bingo card filled with likely events, travel woes, weather surprises, and local favorites — from potholes to semiquincentennial plates.
Minuteman Press Franchise in Lansing, MI Passes Torch to New Ownership
January 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // LANSING, Mich. – Minuteman Press in Lansing, MI has officially transitioned to new ownership as longtime owners Cary and Lyle Ritter retire after 13 years of dedicated service to their community. The business has been purchased by local entrepreneur Val Orlando and his brothers...
Accused Memorial Day shooter had escalating criminal charges
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — On May 15, 2024, Damarion McCall stood before Ingham County Circuit Court Judge James Jamo on charges stemming from a high-speed chase in a stolen black Dodge Durango on Dec. 23, 2023. Jamo sentenced McCall to one day in jail – with time served – and 24 months’ probation. 12 days […]
What do you do when you hit a pothole?
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It’s that time of the year when the roads freeze over at night, and the ice melts during the day, creating every driver’s worst nightmare, potholes. Whether you like it or not, driving over a pothole is inevitable. Jerry Carpenter, owner of Liskey’s Auto and Truck Service, says his shop in […]
Carrie Edwards-Clemons named new chief of Lansing Fire Dept.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing Mayor Andy Schor has nominated Interim Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons to lead the Lansing Fire Department. “Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons has been an incredible leader within the LFD ranks for the past couple of years. I have enjoyed working with her and have been impressed with her...
SEED Academy brings new developments to Lansing
Developments, like restaurants and housing, have been able to come to fruition because of the Lansing Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers Program, or SEED.
City of Lansing launches free tree planting program
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Lansing has launched its tree-planting program, encouraging residents to plant a tree within city limits. Lansing Forestry Division staff will deliver the tree, but residents are responsible for planting and caring for it. Trees are free, with a limit of one per household,...
Warren Con students perform at the Michigan Thespian Festival
LANSING — A large group of Warren Consolidated Schools Performing Arts students took their talents to Lansing earlier this month for the annual Michigan Thespian Festival. The festival, created for high school students from across the state of Michigan, attracted 90 high schools this year. During the two-day event...
Young coders present in Lansing
Kentwood — Right, left, down, start: students in computer teacher Andy Witczak’s enrichment class programmed characters on their Chromebooks, using code to move through a maze. “It tells the cat, or whatever character you have, what to do. It’s really fun,” explained sixth-grader Natailee Gardner. “I love being...
Weather alert announced for freezing rain in 11 Michigan counties until early Monday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:51 a.m. EST for freezing rain until 4 a.m. EST for Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton and Ingham counties.

















