Local disability activists hold forum to find ways to make Lansing more accessible
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults are reported to have a disability. And, in Michigan alone, 2.3 million adults have some type of disability. Ahead of Lansing’s local elections, disability advocate groups Lansing Undersea and Your Mom Directory...
Record highs possible across Michigan this weekend. Where it will be hot
Unusually warm fall temperatures will persist into the weekend across Michigan, Oct. 4-5, with only slight chances of rain in the forecast. "Unseasonably warm air will be with us through the weekend, and as breezes gradually increase, fire danger will also gradually be on the rise," the National Weather Service in...
Crash closes southbound US-127 in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Transportation reports that all southbound lanes of US-127 after I-496 exit 77 are closed due to a crash. The crash was initially reported at 2:57 p.m.
Dozens gather for annual Hero Fest
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Dozens of veterans and their families gathered together Saturday afternoon for the annual Hero Fest. The Lansing Area Veterans Coalition hosted the event, which featured resources for those who served our country. The Battle Creek Veterans Affairs was there to help veterans sign up for their...
MSU launches new Civil Rights Data Dashboard
Lansing could set a new record high on Saturday with highs in the upper 80s. The DNR is asking hunters to donate deer meat to feed families in need. ACLU seeks release of Michigan immigrant held in custody despite life-threatening leukemia. Updated: 16 hours ago. His detention is a consequence...
Fire crews battle brush fire in Alaiedon Twp.
ALAIEDON, TWP., Mich. (WLNS) — Multiple fire departments responded to a large brush fire in Alaiedon Township Saturday afternoon. The brush fire was in a field off Harper Rd. near Wolverine Rd. Crews from Ingham Township, Mason Fire Department and Northeast Ingham Emergency Services Authority were on scene. The fire...
‘Out of the Darkness’ Walk in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - More than 700 community members gathered at Hawk Island Park on Saturday for an Out of the Darkness suicide prevention and education walk. The annual event has been going on for more than a decade, and organizers say it keeps growing every year. Liz Baker, the...
Burn Ban issued for Ovid Township
OVID TWP, Mich. (WILX) - The Ovid-Middlebury Fire Department has issued a temporary burn ban. In a social media post, the Fire Department said the ban includes all open burning, such as brush piles and yard debris. Campfires, fire pits are also strongly discouraged. Officials say that the ban will...
More than a forecast: Young man with down syndrome spreads joy through weather updates
HASLETT, Mich. — October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the abilities and contributions of people with Down Syndrome in a spirit of inclusion and respect. One young man in Haslett, Mich. embodies what the month is all about, delivering joy and positivity through his daily...
Michigan Bakery Revives Kmart’s Famous Submarine Sandwich
Remember Kmart’s sub? It’s back! A Michigan bakery is reviving the iconic sandwich that had fans lining up for a taste of nostalgia.

















