Local runners have busy weekend
Big Rapids, Morley Stanwood and Pine River cross country runners had busy weekends
Meet the Cherry Industry’s Person of the Year
Recognized for her decades of work in research, grower education, and industry leadership, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension specialist Nikki Rothwell is the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year. She serves as Coordinator of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center (NWMHRC) and is a member of...
Mesick schools hire former officer as safety officer to enhance security
MESICK, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Mesick Consolidated Schools have appointed Jonathan Hallett, a former Lansing police officer and longtime coach in the district, as their new full-time safety officer. After more than a year without a safety officer, the district believes Hallett is the right fit to ensure student safety.
Michigan State Study Finds AR and VR Sports Games Can Reduce Loneliness and Improve...
A recent study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University’s Department of Kinesiology has found that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) sports games may contribute to improved mental health and reduced feelings of loneliness. The findings suggest that these digital sports experiences could...
Spirit Halloween Moves Into Vacant Stores Around Lansing
Lansing’s Spirit Halloween stores are back in their usual haunts, from the old TJ Maxx to a long-vacant Office Max. The only real change? A new Okemos location inside the Meridian Mall.
Owosso YMCA breaks ground on new center to combat childcare desert
OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - The Shiawassee Family YMCA is breaking ground on a new childcare center Friday, aiming to address the county's childcare deserts. Organizers at the YMCA emphasize that this new facility will serve as a crucial community resource. The Nequist family, who already benefit from the YMCA's existing...
Solving a social problem: MSU researchers develop gel to combat chemo-induced hair loss
EAST LANSING, Mich.— One of the key struggles for patients who are fighting cancer is hair loss. A team of Michigan State University researchers are hoping to solve this social problem with a shampoo-like hair gel that could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment. Baldness from...
Waverly class of ’75 spends 50th anniversary building a home
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Waverly High School graduating class of 1975 got together this week for their 50th anniversary, and while there’s been a lot of catching up, what makes this reunion special is the gift of housing that they’re giving to one Lansing couple. This week, the class of ’75 is building a […]
The Village Lansing holds first annual “Rebuilding the village” block party
LANSING, Mich — Community organizations and local officials gathered at the old REO elementary school building in South Lansing for a block party aimed at strengthening neighborhood bonds and providing resources to prevent gun violence. The "Rebuild the Village" block party combined fun activities with valuable...
Eaton County, MI – Missing Woman Found Dead After Search
Delta Township, MI – A week-long search for a missing 19-year-old woman has come to a tragic end in Eaton County. According to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, Aili-Drew Tulppo, who was last seen near Appletree Lane and Willow Highway on September 3, 2025, has been found deceased. Detectives located her body on...
