Potential legislation targets control of housing development in communities
As Michigan faces a housing shortage, some city leaders are concerned the state will take action through legislation, which could strip local government control of what goes into their community.
3 men to stand trial for Easter Sunday Jackson homicide
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Jackson County judge ruled three men will stand trial on charges stemming from an Easter Sunday incident in the city of Jackson that resulted in the death of John Lusch, 45, of Marshall. Bryan Johnson, 21; Jemel Milton, 36; and Phillip Gauze, 40 are all being held without bail at […]
Crime Stoppers: Vehicle theft, property damage, and evidence tampering
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — This week on Crime Stoppers, police need your help identifying people who stole a vehicle and, separately, damaged property in Old Town, as well as tracking down a man wanted on a warrant out of Jackson for multiple crimes. If you have information regarding the cases below, call Crime Stoppers...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Reducing recidivism
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Reducing reoffending rates, or recidivism. That’s the goal of the Ingham County Community Corrections Office. Ryan Watts, the Director of Community Corrections, joins this Mid-Michigan Matters to discuss how his team is reducing recidivism rates in Ingham County. Take a look:. Subscribe to our...
City enforcement is up; red-tags are down; work remains
After two Freedom of Information Act requests by City Pulse for a list of red-tagged properties from the city of Lansing were denied, the Schor administration reversed itself and sent the list last week. The list supports Mayor Andy Schor’s assertion that the number of red-tagged properties are down.
Michigan Dispatch Accidentally Broadcasts Taylor Swift Engagement
In an unexpected twist, a routine dispatch turned into a delightful reminder of joy when Taylor Swift's engagement news sparked laughter among emergency responders.
Deputies: 1 dead, 2 hurt in crash on I-96 near Portland
One person was killed in a crash involving multiple semi-trucks on I-96 west of Portland Tuesday, deputies say.
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...
Kathy Ford inducted into MI Country Music Hall of Fame
Kathy Ford has been singing for as long as she’s been talking. “I don’t know when I haven’t been a singer, honestly. I’ve been singing since I was a little girl. It just kind of picks you,” she said. “I always played musical instruments. I started playing piano at 3 and guitar at 11. At Waverly High School, I was in...
Mason School District reaches $350k settlement in student lawsuit
MASON, Mich. (WILX) - The Mason School District has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging the district failed to protect a student from a classmate who sexually assaulted her. According to the lawsuit, Mason Public Schools readmitted a male student after an investigation found he had engaged...