LEAP Celebrates Lansing Region’s Strong Job Growth, Ranking Top Two in Michigan
Lansing, Mich. (Oct. 8, 2025) — As national economic numbers show mixed signs of growth and forecast challenges in the coming year, it is encouraging to see better-than-expected numbers coming out of a few key areas of Michigan. The impact of this growth illustrates the state’s resilience and the success of its...
Michigan Summit Convenes to Address Gun Violence Crisis; Governor Whitmer and Experts Push for...
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division hosted a summit in Lansing, aiming to tackle the pervasive issue of gun violence. The Michigan Gun Violence Intervention Summit, backed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Michigan...
New York man headed to Michigan prison for online child exploitation
INGHAM COUNTY, MI – A New York man will serve up to 20 years in Michigan prison for extorting children online to obtain sexually explicit images and videos, including from a 12-year-old in Ingham County. Dominic Anthony Candelaria, 27, of Buffalo, New York, was sentenced on Wednesday, Oct. 8,...
The First Big Boy Restaurant in Michigan: 1952
Ever wonder where Michigan's first Big Boy restaurant was? You're about to find out. Have a look...
The Old Hi-Speed Gas Station, East Lansing: 1930s
Gone are all the classic gas stations with that unique architecture! Here's a look at the 1930s Hi-Speed station in East Lansing...
Police oversight commission says ELPD blocking public release of report detailing use of force
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. A member of East Lansing’s Independent Police Oversight Commission says the police department is blocking the public release of a report detailing the use of force by officers in August. The East Lansing Police Department has...
Leaders react to new pepper spray video from East Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Security video of an East Lansing police officer using pepper spray against two young men on Aug. 24 in front of a downtown restaurant is sparking strong reactions from local community leaders. The video was obtained by 6 News Investigates and shared with East Lansing City Councilwoman Dana...
Dear Spartan Turf Thieves, You Know We Can See You Right?
Go Green! Just don't steal it from a public space. On camera. Where everyone can see your face. Just bring it back, please.
New Seams Location is Stitching a New Chapter in Lansing on Oct. 11
Seams Sewing and Mercantile is stitching a vibrant new chapter with the grand re-opening of its downtown Lansing location. Step inside Seams to discover a movement reshaping the future of the textile industry—one that celebrates creativity and inclusion. The reimagined sewing sanctuary welcomes makers of all...
Dairy Queen Coming to East Lansing Near Michigan State Campus
A new Dairy Queen is in the plans for East Lansing, with no opening date set. WITL recently reported Dairy Queen is coming to 1000 Trowbridge Road sometime this year. The was previously a PappaRoti cafe, and now the franchise is moving into the location. The franchiser, Wael Hamade, told What Now Detroit the timeline...
