Eastbound I-96 exit ramp to M-99 to close in Ingham County
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The eastbound I-96 exit ramp to M-99 in Ingham County will close on Monday, Aug. 4. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reports that Eastbound I-96 Exit 101 to M-99 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Eaton Rapids Road) will be closed for a stage change in Lansing from Monday, Aug....
10 students win scholarships in reparations essay contest
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - 10 students received a $2,500 scholarship from the Justice League of Greater Lansing, Michigan to help them get through college on Saturday. The Justice League gave out the scholarships to the top 10 students who competed in a 500-word essay contest, examining how they’ve been affected by...
Learning how to grow nuts with annual nut conference
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - People who were interested in learning about trees, shrubs, growing nuts, and native fruit got the chance on Sunday with the annual Northern Nut Growers Association and Chestnut Growers of America Joint Conference. The conference allowed people to listen to guest speakers and get demonstrations...
St. Johns prepares for 40th Mint Festival with founding member’s reflections
Many St. Johns neighbors are looking forward to the annual Mint Festival kicking off later this week. The festival has deep roots in the community's history of mint farming.
Grand Ledge celebrates 52nd annual Art Fair with record attendance
Thousands of neighbors gathered at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge Saturday for the 52nd annual Art Fair, featuring more than 150 vendors selling their creations.
Bath Days makes a return for first time since 2019, but with a new...
BATH TWP, Mich. (WILX) - Community members gathered on Saturday for the return of Bath Fest, formerly known as Bath Days. Bath Fest was an annual event that ended back in 2019 due to COVID. Those who attended the festival got the chance to watch a parade, see amazing cars...
Helping families with free school supply giveaway
Bath Days makes a return since 2019, but with a new name. Bath Fest was an annual event that ended back in 2019 due to COVID. 10 students win scholarships in reparations essay contest. Updated: 1 hour ago. The Justice League gave out the scholarships to the top 10 students...
The ‘Michigan Yellow’: Why Drivers Here Treat Yellow Lights Differently
It may be so commonplace to you that you don't give it a second thought. Or perhaps, you are very conscious of a yellow light when driving and will heed its warning to stop. It's likely there are only two types of drivers. So which one are you?. Casually, many,...
Vaccination rates are down for kindergartners
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As the new school year approaches, new data shows fewer kids are getting vaccinated. Local health officials said the decline has been pretty consistent since the COVID-19 pandemic. “My hope is that our numbers for childhood vaccinations go up this fall, relative to what we’ve seen...
Major road work set to begin Monday in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Lansing is advising people to be cautious on the road starting Monday as major road work is set to begin. Starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Saginaw St from Chestnut St to Grand Ave will be reduced to one lane for a sewer separation project.
