One killed in early morning house fire on S. Clemens Ave. in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– A 51-year-old man was killed in an early morning house fire on the city’s east side. The Lansing Police Department reported that the fire began around 3 a.m. on the 100 block of South Clemens Avenue. The Lansing Fire Marshal confirmed to 6 News that three people were inside the home when […]
Lansing gas prices up 11 cents on average, GasBuddy reports
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Gas prices in Lansing have risen an average of 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, according to a GasBuddy report. GasBuddy surveyed 177 Lansing gas stations, which had an average gas price of $2.91 per gallon on Monday. Prices in Lansing are 20.3 cents per gallon higher than last month...
St. Johns bar owner braces for extended winter
Six more weeks of winter predicted this Groundhog Day, and while they may not be the most accurate forecasters around, mid-Michigan's winter weather probably won't break anytime soon.
Lansing official who led efforts to address region’s homelessness problem resigns
LANSING — The city official leading the effort to develop a pod community to address the region's homelessness problem has resigned, but an official said that shouldn’t further prolong plans for the 50 structures that has been delayed previously but is expected to open this fall. Kimberly Coleman, who has resigned as...
Owosso’s “Jennifer’s Place” in need of volunteers to meet growing need
OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - Jennifer's Place in Owosso is experiencing a growing need this winter, serving around 25 people each day and seeking community support to keep up. Located inside Owosso City Church on Williams Street, Jennifer's Place offers a safe space for anyone in the community to drop in.
Shiawassee County teen earns nominations to four U.S. military academies
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bancroft teenager, at just 17 years old, has achieved a remarkable feat by earning nominations to four U.S. military academies—an honor that broadens prospects for her future. Rachel McPherson was in the airport on her way to vacation when she received an exciting...
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...
