Thanksgiving Holiday Closures and Service Changes for East Lansing Residents on November 27-28
City offices and facilities in East Lansing, Michigan, will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. The closures include City Hall, the 54-B District Court, the Department of Public Works, the Hannah Community Center, the Public Library, and Prime Time.
Exercise Caution When Signing Petitions from Strangers at Gas Stations and Grocery Stores
In an age where information is readily available, it is crucial to stay vigilant and informed about the documents we sign, especially when it comes to petitions. A recent incident shared on social media has raised concerns about the transparency and honesty of some petition campaigns. A social media user reported...
Okemos meat market prepares for Thanksgiving holiday rush
OKEMOS, Mich. (WILX) - The week of Thanksgiving is one of the busiest of the year for grocery and food stores, and Mert’s Specialty Meats is no exception. The Okemos meat market has been preparing for the holiday rush since July, working to secure enough turkeys to meet demand.
In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise
118 years in, MSU Extension aims to stay relevant by acting as an antidote to tech-based misinformation. The service, best known for helping farmers get better yields, has expanded its scope over the years to cover financial literacy, health and even training public officials. Now the university touts its Ask...
Fowlerville Students Must Now Use School Phones to Call Parents, Guardians
Fowlerville Community Schools is the latest local district to crack down on electronic devices used by students. The school board recently adopted what the district calls Phase One of the plan. "Students now have to utilize the school phones to contact their parents or guardians. So, they're no longer able...
Do You Practice the ‘Michigan Yellow’ at Spotlights?
The "Michigan Yellow" describes drivers who speed through yellow lights, often entering intersections seconds after they turn red. This behavior, particularly noted in Lansing, is seen by some as part of local culture.
Michigan businessmen sentenced in multimillion-dollar highway construction overbilling scheme
Five Michigan men received federal prison sentences for taking part in a multimillion-dollar overbilling scheme on state highway construction projects. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced the sentences on Thursday. All five men previously served as executives at Surveying...
Volunteers help remove invasive species from campus bird sanctuary
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Saturday, volunteers helped beautify the Baker Woodlot & Rajendra Neotropical Migrant Bird Sanctuary on Michigan State University’s campus by participating in the invasive species workday. The workday consisted of removing invasive trees and plants. Carolyn Miller, who organized the...
Two organizations host men’s mental health event to help those in need
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -On Saturday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Positive Somebody hosted a men’s mental health event at Stage One in Lansing. Organizers wanted to create a safe space for men where they could easily access resources and tools. The event featured panels about men’s mental...
Potter Park Zoo hosts 33rd annual Wonderland of Lights
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -People visited Potter Park Zoo on Sunday for the 33rd annual Wonderland of Lights. The event allows visitors to walk through the zoo where pathways are transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights. Marie Benner, learning program coordinator at Potter Park Zoo, said the event...
