Lansing MI

The students in Emily Hoard’s first-grade class trace letters in their sand trays, then break down the sounds the letters make in simple words. This is what the science of reading looks like as Hoard and her fellow teachers at Stockbridge Community Schools in Michigan go all-in on their new approach to literacy...

Mid-Michigan’s Crime Stoppers just released a wanted list — you might recognize someone. If you spot a face, you can tip anonymously and help get dangerous suspects off the streets.

Ledge Craft Lane will temporarily close after Christmas Eve for the first time in more than 50 years due to a failing heating system requiring $32,000 in repairs. The nonprofit will reopen in spring.

LANSING — The city tagged as unsafe an office building on the westside that houses a medical clinic and pharmacy after water flooded two floors and leaked into electrical boxes. The multi-story building, at 1100 West Saginaw St. at the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, houses the nonprofit Care Free...

Strangers No Longer (SNL), a faith-based network of Catholic parishes, high schools, and community institutions, organized an assembly of more than 130 members and partners from across the state in a powerful demonstration of interfaith advocacy in Lansing on December 2. Their mission was clear: to position the faith...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Johns, MI – The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office announced with deep sadness the passing of Court Security Deputy Norm Naimy, a respected member of the department remembered for his professionalism,...

Mayor Andy Schor and Public Service Director Andy Kilpatrick met to discuss how the city will prepare as more winter weather moves in.

Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today!. East Lansing City Council members are moving forward with a request from Police Chief Jen Brown to hire two additional officers for traffic enforcement and give officers greater power to address loud vehicle exhausts. The unanimous...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Potter Park Zoo’s Wonderland of Lights is holding a special event Wednesday night to help kids who have life-threatening conditions. Oftentimes, children battling life-threatening illnesses have to hit pause on childhood. But on Wednesday, the organization “A Kid Again Michigan” is helping...

They’re keeping the holiday spirit alive by helping out some older members of the community with No Seniors Without Christmas (NSWC.)