MDOC Unveils New Measures to Protect Staff and Inmates
LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Michigan corrections officials have launched a “safe prisons initiative” designed to improve safety for staff and inmates amid a rising number of assaults in state facilities. According to Bridge Michigan, the program will use data analysis to identify trends, expand prisoner programming, and...
Lansing City Council could rename César E. Chávez Avenue
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The legacy of César E. Chávez, the man at the front line of the fight for migrant workers’ rights is now falling apart ever since accusations of sexual abuse surfaced earlier this month. Now, the ripples are being felt right here in Mid-Michigan. Many organizations across the country,...
Lansing man among 2 dead in Florida helicopter crash, CBS
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Bryan Menna, 52, of Lansing is one of two people who died in a helicopter crash in southern Florida on Monday, CBS News Detroit reports. The crash happened in Boynton Beach, a city in the Miami metropolitan area. Local police and fire received reports of the crash shortly before 12:30 p.m. […]
Driver dead, passenger critical after Putnam Township crash involving stolen Range Rover
A 28-year-old Lansing man is dead after the 2024 Range Rover he was driving, which had been reported stolen out of East Lansing on March 21, hit a 2023 Ford F-350 and then collided with a 2021 Ford F-450 stopped on the shoulder of Swarthout Road in Putnam Township at approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, March 26.
New Floral-Inspired Café Opens in Lansing
Lansing's restaurant boom from 2025 seems to be continuing into 2026. Another new eatery has opened — and this one has a fun, floral twist. The newest addition to the restaurant landscape is PetalPop Cafe. The eatery officially opened on March 16 and has been busy serving breakfast and...
New bill would require drivers older than 75 to retest every 4 years to...
LANSING, Mich. (WWJ/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A new bill in Michigan would require drivers over the age of 75 to complete tests every four years in order to keep their licenses, reports CBS News Detroit. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Rosemary Bayer, comes after Christopher Thexton's wife, Sarah Thexton,...
🔧 Ingham County Building & Grounds Jobs – Multiple Openings $22–$90K
Ingham County’s maintenance and facilities teams are hiring across Lansing, Mason, Okemos, and East Lansing. Whether you’re skilled in HVAC, enjoy keeping spaces spotless, or want steady hands-on work, there’s something here for you.
Lansing surveys community on potential recreation facility
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The City of Lansing is surveying the community for its thoughts on the potential creation of a future community recreation facility. The city says that no decisions have been made regarding funding or whether the project will move forward. Your input can be shared on the survey website. The...
Top-100 in-state OL schedules spring visit with Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State
One of the best in-state recruit regardless of class will be in East Lansing this spring to check out Pat Fitzgerald’s Michigan State program.
🛒 Eaton County MI Customer Service Jobs – Multiple Openings
Eaton County’s retail scene is buzzing this month, with several well-known employers hiring for customer-facing roles. Whether you like helping folks at the counter or leading a store team, there’s something here for you.
