Budget delays lead Okemos schools to end the universal free meal program
OKEMOS, Mich. (WILX) - Okemos Public Schools will no longer offer free meals to all students this upcoming school year, citing delays in the state’s budget as the driving factor. Superintendent John Hood says without guaranteed state funding, the district had no choice but to revert to pre-pandemic pricing.
Longtime Lansing Flower Shop Closes After Nearly 50 Years
Lansing has lost another longstanding business. After nearly 50 years in business, Delta Flowers on Lansing's west side has officially closed its doors. A picture of Delta Flowers in Lansing. The owner announced the closure of the business in August 2025. Courtesy of Google Maps Streetview. Laura, the former owner,...
Spartan Hoops Brushed Off in Big Ten Power Rankings
Michigan State isn't getting its flowers this offseason. What's new?
Active violence training ahead of new school year
Local law enforcement agencies collaborate in mock emergency scenario to prepare for potential school violence incidents. Click to learn more.
Charlotte expands chicken ordinance, allowing more residents to keep chickens
Charlotte city leaders have approved changes to the city's chicken ordinance, increasing the number of licenses available
Delta Township debates $8M police funding plan after failed county vote
Delta Township neighbors sounded off on a plan to maintain a police presence in the neighborhood during a public hearing on Monday
PHOTOS: East Lansing police investigating parking ramp gate arm theft
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Do you know any of the people pictured below? If so, the East Lansing Police Department is interested. Police say a gate arm from a local parking ramp was stolen. Officials did not say where or when the theft occurred. Anyone with information is asked...
Flushing Township man killed in head-on collision
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– A man from Flushing Township was killed in a head-on collision in Shiawassee County Monday afternoon. Deputies were called to the intersection of M-21 east of Vernon Road shortly after 2:40 p.m. Investigators say a car was driving eastbound and drove into the westbound lane and crashed head-on...
Trailor owners accuse Aurelius Township of unconstitutional searches
TUESDAY, Aug. 5 — An Aurelius Township couple has filed a federal lawsuit against a township code enforcement officer and the township for conducting multiple allegedly warrantless searches of their trailer in violation of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The plaintiffs, John and Betty Argersinger, allege...
Rise in animal surrenders due to financial struggles
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - More pet owners are giving up their beloved animals, not because they want to, but because they feel they have no other choice. According to the Ingham County Animal Shelter, the primary barriers to adoption are the cost of acquiring a pet and the ongoing expenses of care.
