Outages reported south of Lansing. More storms possible July 9
LANSING — Isolated thunderstorms caused a couple of power outages south of Lansing on July 9 as unsettled weather prevailed in the Lansing region. The biggest outage affected about 1,200 Consumers Energy customers in the Dimondale area on Wednesday morning and was caused by tree damage, Consumers' spokesperson...
A Long-Vacant Lansing Building Gets New Life
If you've driven along Pennsylvania Ave near Kalamazoo any time in the last year or so, you might have noticed that the building at the north west corner has had some work done. Now, for years that building has sat empty, waiting to achieve its potential. In the past, it's...
Anna’s House Opening in Lansing, New Detroit Location Planned
The Michigan-based breakfast restaurant is expanding in Lansing with another Detroit location on the horizon. Anna’s House has been announcing on social media that their new location is coming to Lansing at 644 Migaldi Lane. In the announcement last month, construction was starting. Now, according to owner Josh...
The Unwelcome Guests: Bed Bug Infestations Soar in These Michigan Cities
When I was a kid my mom would say "Good night, don't let the bed bugs bite" when she would tuck me and my brother into bed. As a kid I didn't know what bed bugs were or why they would bite me but I wasn't worried about dealing with them.
Attorney: Michigan farmers in proposed transmission line path are being offered bad deals
State regulators may decide as soon as Thursday if an electric transmission line project, placing many miles of service wires across Michigan, can move forward – a decision that could leave farmers and property owners in the project path with few options to halt the expansion. Meanwhile, an attorney representing some...
Final Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years in Lansing Drug Trafficking Case
A major drug trafficking network has been disrupted with the sentencing of its final defendant, Merria Wallace, a 42-year-old with substantial connections to Lansing, Michigan. Operating from West Park, Florida, Wallace received a 120-month prison term from United States District Judge Jane M. Beckering for her role...
Preparing for America’s 250th birthday in Mason
MASON, Mich. (WILX) - On July 4, America celebrated its 249th birthday. Work is already underway for a historic 250-year celebration in Mason. The Mason Area Historical Society hosted a presentation on Wednesday from America250MI, which was established in 2020 to prepare for the big 250 anniversary. The speakers...
City of East Lansing holds town hall on traffic safety
The court held its 65th Sobriety Court graduation, marking 873 people who have completed the program since it launched in 2004. On This Day in Michigan History: Extreme heat wave kills hundreds. Updated: 3 hours ago. The extreme temperatures soared above 110 degrees, lasting for days. Devastating fire under...
Lansing’s collaborative approach to reducing gun violence
In the wake of two shootings, a weekly meeting offers Lansing residents a place to act and be a part of the solution. Over the weekend a woman was shot and, on Monday, a 10-year-old girl. The weekly Lansing 360 meeting, held every Wednesday at REO Elementary School, brings together...
Lansing clergy honor deceased bishop
LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS — The Lansing clergy is honoring the late Bishop Carl Mengeling. His body was ceremonially received early today, and parishioners are gathering to pay their final respects, saying goodbye to the former bishop of 12 years. One woman watching knew it was worth the trip to be here for this moment....
