Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall confirms 2026 return
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State linebacker and team captain Jordan Hall announced on his social media on Tuesday that he will return for his senior year next fall. Hall was originally recruited by Mel Tucker, played most of his freshman year under Harlon Barnett, played his sophomore and junior years...
The Best Thing I Ate in 2025 Was a Cookie From Dunk’d in Lansing
A year-end look at food highlights — and why one cookie from Dunk’d stole the show, especially the hauntingly good Banana Cream Pie.
Ingham County Housing Trust loses state funding in legislative cuts
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Ingham County Housing Trust Fund has announced it is delaying housing projects after losing part of a critical $15 million state grant. The housing trust is not alone. Lawmakers on the state House Appropriations Committee decided to take back more than $600 million in grants statewide,...
McLaren, contractor cited for improper asbestos handling
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Demolition efforts at the old McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital located off S Pennsylvania Street in Lansing have been complicated by a citation from the state. Demolition of the building, which has sat vacant for three years, is currently underway, but authorities with the State of...
Large police response in Lansing, details unknown
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– There was a large police presence on Mary Avenue near S. Martin Luther King Blvd. in Lansing early Tuesday morning. Police have cleared the area. When our 6 News crew arrived at the scene, they could see seven Lansing Police cars blocking off a portion of Mary Ave. The road is now […]
Body found in river near Rotary Park in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing police found a body in the Grand River near Rotary Park on Tuesday afternoon. 6 News was on the scene at 1:00 p.m. and saw three Lansing Police Department vehicles and a water rescue vehicle. 6 News has reached out to the Lansing Police Department and is waiting for a […]
Ingham County restaurant inspections: Ants found on fountain pop machine
LANSING — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet standards set by Michigan food codes and law. The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority...
5 Thrift Stores in Michigan So Big You’ll Lose Track of the Clock
Across Michigan, some thrift stores feel more like sprawling treasure hunts than quick stops. With endless racks, towering shelves, and aisles that twist and turn, it’s easy to lose track of time while browsing for hidden gems. From vintage clothing to quirky home décor, these stores offer surprises at...
Documentary highlighting an East Lansing music therapy camp is coming to WKAR-TV
For many people with special needs, inclusive spaces can be hard to find. But a summer camp at Michigan State University is changing that by providing people with disabilities a place to play music, explore and find community. The camp is the focus of the award-winning documentary film "Camp RicStar" airing on...
FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing, MI – 12/22/25
LANSING, Mich. — Dr. Deborah Moerland, owner of FirstLight Home Care, shares what families should look for when visiting aging loved ones during the holidays and how to know when it’s time to consider home care support. Dr. Deborah Moerland, owner of FirstLight Home Care, shares what families should look for when...

















