Decades After Redlining, Wealth and Homeownership Gaps Persist Locally
The legacy of a 1930s federal housing program still shapes the Lansing area, where racial gaps in homeownership and income can be traced to government-drawn maps that marked Black neighborhoods as too “hazardous” for investment and helped cement segregation for generations. After inheriting the worst economic...
Loss of Michigan Princess, QD’s 90th birthday bring nostalgia
Newspapers are a lot of things, but one of the most important roles we serve is as a record of the community. This week felt like we covered a lot of history. Rachel Greco wrote about the 90th anniversary of Lansing's Quality Dairy , a family owned company that got its start selling milk in a storefront because...
Schools Rule! Wilson Talent Center students build career skills during ‘CTE Month’
MASON, Mich. (WILX) - February is Career and Technical Education Month, and students at one mid-Michigan school are already putting those skills to work. At Wilson Talent Center in Mason, the classroom is anything but ordinary. “From a young age, I’ve always been interested in the medical field,” said Sophia...
Shifting farm economy means changes for rural communities
As Michigan loses more farms, rural communities are experiencing significant changes, experts say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that Michigan lost about 1,300 farms between 2023 and 2024. Matt Munsell, a farmer growing corn, wheat and pumpkins in Fowlerville, said that as the agricultural economy has...
Quiet Adventures symposium draws outdoor enthusiasts to East Lansing
EAST LANSING, Mich — The Quiet Adventures symposium took place at the MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion in East Lansing, connecting people with resources for kayaking, hiking, camping, and conservation. More than 100 exhibitors and 30 speakers presented ways to enjoy the outdoors without motors. Families like the Bobryk's...
National Reading Month: The WKAR staff picks
March is National Reading Month. After watching Rian Johnson’s latest Knives Out film, “Wake Up Dead Man,” Sophia went back to Christie’s first Miss Marple novel. A small town, secrets everywhere and a detective who sees what others miss. She’s trying to guess the killer before the final chapter.
Mid-Michigan Matters: Protecting yourself from the rise in measles
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -We’re a couple of months into 2026 and already the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting more than 900 cases of the measles nationwide. Dr. Ambreen Malik with the University of Michigan Health Sparrow joins Taylor on Mid-Michigan Matters to share how you can...
Saturday snow covered Lansing area. How much fell
A band of sometimes heavy snow moved across mid-Michigan Saturday night, dropping more than 2 inches of snow in the Lansing area. Snowfall totals in Greater Lansing generally totaled between 1.5 and 2.5 inches. Some areas in Michigan where snow fell — from about Muskegon southeast toward Detroit — received more than...
Snow Showers Today, Then a Major Warm-Up with Rain Midweek For Our Neighborhoods
Get your FOX 47 Storm Shield Weather Forecast here. Snow Showers Today, Then a Major Warm-Up with Rain Midweek Across Our Neighborhoods.
Three Rivers wrestling upset by Eaton Rapids in state semis
KALAMAZOO — Momentum can mean a lot in sports. If a team has momentum go in their favor, they can feel like nothing can stop them and they can do anything. On the other hand, if momentum is going against them, it can feel draining and agonizing, and it can end in heartbreak if it isn’t turned around.
