Lansing costume giveaway a success, plans 2026 return
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — More than 600 donated Halloween costumes all found good homes just in time for kids in Mid-Michigan to go trick-or-treating last month. The Potterville teen responsible for the annual giveaway plans to host the event again next year — and she needs your help.
Lansing honors 250th birthday of U.S. Marine Corps
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -On Monday, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated 250 years of service. The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs held an event in Lansing to honor the milestone. The U.S. Marine Corps was established back in 1775 in Philadelphia. To celebrate, the agency held a cake-cutting ceremony.
Eaton Rapids Navy vet gets community help after food struggle story airs
When we met Kraig Orr in Eaton Rapids, the Navy veteran expressed worry over how he'd pay for his next meal. Days after our story aired, his shelves are now stocked with soup, beans and other goods.
Moneyball Sportswear gives Lansing high school athletics a fresh new look
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing Everett, Sexton, and Eastern High School athletics showed off a fresh new look on Monday evening at Moneyball Sportswear Headquarters in Lansing. Moneyball partnered with the Lansing School District to make and redesign every athletic uniform across all sports played at all three LSD...
Lansing evaluating ’30 to 35′ properties for pod village
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing city officials are moving “as quickly as possible” to identify a location for a “pod village” to help people experiencing homelessness to move into permanent housing. “You know, they’re working on location now, and that is the most important piece of this puzzle,” said Lansing Mayor...
Grand Ledge volunteers quietly combat student hunger every week
This Grand Ledge program has been fighting student hunger for over a decade. See how volunteers make a difference every week! 🎒
Silver Bells Food Drive to help supply local food pantries
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A group of Lansing area churches, food pantries, and nonprofits are joining together to host a food drive as part of this year’s Silver Bells in the City celebration, set to take place next Friday, Nov. 21. Organizers say they chose to put together the drive due to recent events regarding […]
Big Ten told Jonathan Smith that its refs screwed up during the Minnesota, Michigan...
The Big Ten apparently told Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith that its refs screwed up calls during the Minnesota and Michigan games.
Lansing school bus driver wins national hero award
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -A Lansing school bus driver has received national recognition for her 21 years of service transporting students. Jackie Wilkerson-Brown, known as Miss Jackie to students she drives to and from Gardner and Lewton schools, won the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero Award from School Bus Fleet Magazine.
Man arrested for assaulting woman while in patrol car in Ingham County
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Thomas Bergstresser, a 31-year-old man from Battle Creek, was arrested for assaulting a woman while the two were seated in the back of an Ingham County Sheriff’s Office patrol car on Sunday. The sheriff’s office reports that deputies were sent to the area of Proctor Road and Carter Road in...
