MSU researchers develop wood-based material that improves lithium-ion battery safety
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a wood-based material that can be used inside lithium-ion batteries to prevent potentially dangerous short circuits. Michigan State University reports that Chengcheng Fang, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, and...
Crime Stoppers: Help solve Lansing crimes
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — This week on Crime Stoppers, police need your help solving a few crimes in Lansing, including identifying three people involved in a Fourth of July shooting, finding a man wanted for sexual assault, and identifying a suspect in a retail fraud. If you have information regarding the cases below,...
Lansing opens new park with free workout equipment for residents who can’t afford gym...
LANSING, Mich. — A new park in Lansing is giving residents a free place to exercise, made possible through the park millage fund. The city will receive $45 million in combined millage, grants and community donations over the next 30 years. The park provides a free workout option for...
3 hospitalized in 2-vehicle rollover crash in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Three people were sent to the hospital Wednesday evening after a two-car crash on the east side of Lansing closed a major road for around an hour. According to the Lansing Police Department, the call came in at around 6:15 p.m. Two vehicles had crashed into each other in the area […]
Cedar Point’s New Ride Gets Stuck 3 Times in a Week
Are you planning a trip to Cedar Point anytime soon? Have the urge to ride on their brand new attraction Siren's Curse? Maybe you shouldn't. Not until they work the kinks out of course. That is unless you like dangling awkwardly in the air, while regretting every life choice that has led you to that exact moment.
Elsie scholarship honors memory of graduate lost to suicide in 2018
A scholarship fund in Elsie honors the memory of a 2018 graduate who died by suicide while supporting future generations of students.
The Listening Ear to close after 55 years of service
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - After more than five decades of offering emotional support and a listening presence to the community, The Listening Ear Crisis Center has announced it will be winding down operations. The nonprofit will stop taking calls after July 15, 2025, the same date it first opened its...
Wood-based film extends EV battery life by 60%, withstands heat up to 572°F
A solvent-free dry process was used to create lignin separators, allowing eco-friendly, scalable battery production with minimal waste.
MSU faculty and students honored with Fulbright awards
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Eleven faculty members and nine students from Michigan State University have been awarded Fulbright grants for the 2025–26 academic year. Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international education initiative. It provides opportunities for...
Retired NASCAR star Kevin Harvick, son Keelan racing in Owosso
OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - Retired NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan are set to race at the Owosso Speedway next week. Harvick, the 2014 Cup Series champion, will participate in the Master of the Pros 200 stock car race on July 16. Track owner Rex Wheeler said "the most prestigious pro late...
