Future of free school lunches uncertain for Grand Ledge students
Free meals for Grand Ledge students guaranteed only through September 30, with program's future tied to state budget negotiations, leaving families uncertain about potential costs.
Former executive director of Charlotte shelter indicted for embezzlement
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A grand jury has indicted the former executive director of a Charlotte shelter on a criminal charge of embezzlement, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Teri Lyn Looney, 53, of Dimondale, is accused of embezzling around $95,000 from SIREN Eaton Shelter while she served as the...
Female wrestler suing school district after injuries from alleged body-slams by larger boy
A female wrestler in Michigan is suing her school district and her former coach after she was injured practicing against boys in December. According to the Lansing State Journal’s Susan Vela , the student is a 94-pound girl who says she was injured after being paired against a much larger boy in practice, where she...
U.S. 127 closure starting in Jackson County for safety upgrades
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – U.S. 127 from the Jackson County line to I-96 in Ingham County will be partially closed for sign replacements and delineator installations. The Michigan Department of Transportation project, which will require shoulder closures and single-lane closures, is scheduled to run from Thursday, Sept. 4...
How is Okemos, Michigan Among America’s Best Places to Live?
Imagine a suburb where families thrive, parks abound, and the schools shine. This Michigan neighborhood is making waves on the national stage.
Michigan Woman Claims East Lansing Police Pepper Sprayed and Unlawfully Detained Her Brother: ‘They...
A Michigan woman has gone public after her younger brother, a 21-year-old college student, was pepper sprayed and detained by East Lansing Police during Welcome Week. She described the incident as unlawful and traumatic, saying her family is now pushing for accountability. In a TikTok video, the woman explained that...
Red panda cub dies at Potter Park Zoo
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Potter Park Zoo announced on social media that the newly born red panda has passed away. The zoo says the cause of death is unknown. The red panda was born on July 5, 2025, to mother Maliha and Father Deagan-Ried. Zoo officials say that red panda offspring are fragile, with an approximately […]
Woman shot in head in possible road rage incident in Lansing
A woman was shot in the head in Lansing in what is being investigated as a possible road rage incident on Thursday, according to the Lansing Police Department.
I-96 Shooting: Lansing Police find woman shot in head inside stopped truck
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing Police say they found a 51-year-old woman inside a truck in the median of I-96 with a gunshot wound to her head Thursday morning. 6 News spoke to Sgt. Belill and said officers were dispatched to I-96 around 2:58 a.m. The unidentified victim was driving west on I-96 between 2:30 […]
St. Johns gives green light to golf carts on city streets with safety rules
St. Johns city commissioners have approved an ordinance allowing golf carts on city streets following neighborhood advocacy and discussion.