Ceiling collapse at StoryPoint senior home displaces dozens
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A burst pipe at senior living community StoryPoint East Lansing has forced dozens of residents to temporarily relocate. Fire officials tell 6 News the incident happened Saturday, when extreme cold led to frozen pipes at the facility. Those pipes later burst, causing significant water damage...
Reopening of Lansing’s Moores Park Pool set for mid-June
The City of Lansing is setting the reopening of the historic Moores Park Pool for mid-June. The oval-shaped aboveground pool was designed by Lansing city engineer Wesley Bintz in the early 1920s. It closed in 2019 because it needed costly repairs. The city received $6.2 million in state funding in...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Keeping your pets safe in the cold, snow and ice
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The recent freezing winter weather we’ve had is not only dangerous for people to be outside for extended periods of time, but also for your pets. That’s especially true when you’re taking them outside for walks or letting them outdoors. Holly Guild with...
Blue Owl Coffee to close shop in Lansing’s Old Town
LANSING - Blue Owl Coffee Co. will close its location in Old Town, more than five years after it opened in September of 2019. The local company announced the decision via a Facebook post on Jan. 31. The shop's last day in business at 1236 Turner Street will be Feb. 6. "This space has meant so much to us because of...
Michigan native Billy Strings wins third Grammy in 6 years with “Highway Prayers” album
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Ionia County native Billy Strings netted his third Grammy win in six years on Sunday, Feb. 1, reeling in “Best Bluegrass Album” yet again. Strings, born William Apostol, earned the honors at the...
Izzo previews trip to Minnesota after Spartans have win-streak snapped vs. Michigan
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Tom Izzo will hold his weekly press conference on Monday, previewing Michigan State’s trip to take on Minnesota on Wednesday night. Michigan State (19-3, 9-2 Big Ten) had won seven games in a row before falling to rivals Michigan 83-71 at the Breslin Center on Friday night.
Update: Weather alert for snow in 17 Michigan counties until Monday midday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 9:25 a.m. EST for snow until noon EST for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties.
Perry man dies after being hit by car
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - A 28-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Perry Township, according to Michigan State Police. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Flint Post responded to Lansing near Britton Road for a crash on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 7:45 p.m. Troopers...
Wrestling: Northwestern leaves the Great Lakes State empty-handed after losses to No. 10 Michigan,...
Northwestern had a weekend to forget, dropping a Friday dual at No. 10 Michigan 38-4 before giving up two pins in a 22-20 loss to Michigan State Sunday. No. 24 redshirt senior 133-pounder Sean Spidle got the Wildcats (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten) started on the right foot with an 8-0 major decision shutout of the Wolverines’...
Young Spartan Learns Tough Lesson in Loss to Michigan
Mistakes at critical times undermined an otherwise impressive performance.
