Grand Ledge seniors celebrate their last first day with sunrise tradition
Grand Ledge High School seniors gathered before dawn to watch the sunrise together, marking the beginning of their final year with a special tradition that creates lasting memories.
Lansing City Council backs state bills that could bring money for public safety
Lansing City Council unanimously supports state bills that could bring $3.5 million annually for public safety, violence prevention, and police.
Through the Cracks: Advocates call for child welfare improvements
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - It’s been 20 years since 7-year-old Ricky Holland was murdered by his foster mother at their home in Ingham County. At the time, people called the tragic case a failure of Michigan’s child welfare system, and a push for change followed, but some advocates say there is more work to be done to...
Questions continue to swirl in $20M earmark probe involving Whitmer donor
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — A long-simmering scandal is coming to a boil in Lansing, leading to raids, a criminal investigation and questions over a connected contributor. At the center of the outrage is a longtime donor to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer who took in millions of dollars through an earmark put into the state...
LAFCU Distributes 1,100+ Backpacks to Ease Back-to-School Costs for Families & Teachers
The credit union’s impact was felt across two large-scale events:. — LAFCU’s fourth annual event, held in partnership with The Village Lansing and Two Men and A Truck, provided more than 300 backpacks complete with school supplies and personal care items donated at LAFCU’s 10 mid-Michigan branches and other...
Lansing launches clothing drive to support community in need
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing will host a clothing drive to provide new and lightly used winter coats, hats, and gloves to children and adults in the community, the city announced Tuesday. Item collection for the drive began this week and will run through Nov. 7, 2025. The items will be given away at Community […]
Clinton County restaurant inspections: Dirty deli meat slicer cited
ST. JOHNS — When health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet state standards. The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority foundation violations do not present...
Lansing’s Cakes-A-Bloomin’ Bakery Stays Open Under New Owner
Cakes-A-Bloomin’ was set to close after 50 years, but a new owner stepped in to keep the sweet tradition alive in Lansing.
Fewer dollars, same commitment: CATA commits to keeping buses running despite cuts to federal...
LANSING, Mich — The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) board has approved a $70.8 million operating budget for 2026, but cuts to federal transportation funding have officials saving for the future. CATA approved a $70.8 million operating budget for 2026. CEO Bradley Funkhouser says CATA will use its...
Elsie cuts ties with volunteer fire department
ELSIE, Mich. (WILX) - The Village of Elise has a big change coming its way. The village council decided to cut ties with its volunteer fire department, leaving operations in limbo. The vote was unanimous and was to save the village money. Council members say the expenses were unsustainable. The...
