Potterville teen offers free Halloween costumes for kids
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — In 2020, 16-year-old Neia Handy from Potterville started an effort to make Halloween an affordable, festive, and happy experience for all children in mid-Michigan. Every year, she collects, accepts, and purchases Halloween costumes for kids and then gives them away to families in need. “It’s...
Middle Eats nails value, convenience and quality
I grew up in REO Town, in a house that’s a century old. When my husband and I bought our first house, we stayed close to my roots, but we soon figured we would outgrow the historic but smallish house on Sparrow and headed to Groesbeck. Once settled, we learned that many Grosebeck homeowners turn their house over to a...
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Thoughts On Proposed Amendments to the City Charter
This year, six candidates are competing for two seats on the East Lansing City Council. To get to know candidates better, ELi asked candidates to respond to three different questions in 200 words or less. The second question we asked candidates regards recommended changes to the city charter. Recently, a...
Building Twentyone unveils new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Mason
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – A popular place for teenagers to hang out is hosting a grand opening for its new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this evening. The grand opening takes place at Building Twentyone on 1288 N. Cedar Road in Mason on Tuesday from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. Attendees will have the chance […]
Proposed East Lansing Sheetz Sparks Questions About Impacts on Traffic, Storm Water and Competition
The East Lansing Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss the construction of a Sheetz gas station and restaurant at the intersection of Saginaw Street and Abbot Road, the site of a shuttered Rite Aid. The proposal would demolish the current structure and construct a single-story, 6,139-square-foot...
Only Tom Izzo will know when it’s the end of the road
College sports are certainly at a massive crossroads, so to speak. At least at Michigan State. And Tom Izzo is facing tough decisions.
American Veteran wins New Furnace from Hager Fox
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Local Veteran Courtney Lewis wins a brand new furnace from Hager Fox and the Lenox Foundation. As a receipent of the Feel the Love program, Coutney was nominated by his wife who spoke of his service as a war veteran in Afghanistan and how upon return he became a local leader in the Lansing...
Tenants at Kristana Mobile Homes express concerns about water ahead of Winter
As winter nears, some tenants at Kristana Mobile Homes say not much has changed since their legal battle began earlier this year.
Parents could receive financial assistance through expanding Rx Kids program
The program recently received $270 million from the recently approved state budget, and the director says she hopes to expand the program to every community in the state.
Crime Blotter: Robbery, Stalking, and Assault Reported Last Week
Last week, authorities reported cases of hazing, assault, as well as criminal sexual misconduct. MSU disclosed the incidents under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act , which requires universities to list reported criminal offenses publicly. The State News filed Freedom of Information Act requests for police reports...

















