Emails Show Police Chief, Prosecutors and PR Firm Coordinated Controversial ELPD Press Release
East Lansing’s police chief, city prosecutors and a communications team worked together to write a press release about two young Black men’s criminal charges that has since become the subject of a civil lawsuit filed in federal court. The press release has raised questions in the city about...
Whitmer pardons turkey sisters ‘Faygo’ and ‘Vernors’ ahead of Thanksgiving
Previous honorees include Aiden Cluckinson, Dolly Pardon and Mitch E. Gander.
The Elite Theatre, Laingsburg: 1945-1960s
Showing movies for free in the 1930s, it was named the 'Elite Theatre' in 1945 and charged admission. Here's some brief info on Laingsburg's former movie theater...
Scenic Spots for Holiday Family Photos in the New Area
If you're new to the area and are looking for the perfect spot to take some holiday pictures to send back home, you're in luck. The community has shared some great locations where you can set up your tripod for the best scenery and lighting.
Ingham County identifies man killed in Mason fire
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has identified 83-year-old Dirk Spillemackers as the homeowner killed during an early morning house fire on Friday in Mason. Ingham County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house fire in the 400 block of South Aurelius Road at approximately 4:30 a.m. Mason...
After Scandals, Michigan Moves to Curb Last-Minute ‘Pork-Barrel’ Spending
LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Michigan lawmakers have approved major reforms to the state’s earmark process, requiring full public disclosure 45 days before final budget votes. The legislation comes after several scandals involving allegedly misspent or embezzled earmarks in recent budgets. Under the new rules, lawmakers...
Eaton County restaurant inspections: Broken soap dispensers, dirty equipment
CHARLOTTE — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet standards set by Michigan food codes and law. The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority...
17-year-old Lansing homicide suspect identified, will be charged as an adult
Ingham County Prosecutor John Dewane said Sunday that he has made the decision to charge Westmoreland as an adult.
Several semi-trucks catch fire early Tuesday in Holt
DELHI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) - Firefighters in Delhi Township responded to the intersection of Delhi St and Depot St early Tuesday morning after several semi-trucks caught fire. The fire began shortly before 4:15 a.m. in one of the semi-trucks parked in a parking lot. The fire then spread to at...
Lansing firefighters tackle fire at Frosty Korner Ice Cream Shop
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing firefighters tackled a large fire at an ice cream shop late Monday night. The incident occurred at Frosty Korner, on the 1700 block of S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., just before 11 p.m. Our 6 News crew was on the scene, and they could see smoke and flames coming from […]
