Lansing officials hear concerns on ModPods from residents
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Dozens gathered at the elections office in Lansing’s Second Ward Thursday night to discuss the latest on the modular home saga. The city is planning to install a new community of modpods, tiny homes that can provide temporary shelter for those dealing with housing insecurity. On...
New Downtown Businesses to Watch in 2026
Downtown Lansing is set to welcome three new businesses in 2026, bringing bold flavors and a unique lounge experience to the area. Sea Leveaux is a new seafood restaurant preparing to open at 200 S. Washington Square, in the former Grand Traverse Pie Company location. The fast-casual spot will feature Cajun-style...
‘I Have Nowhere to Go!’: Michigan Cops Caught on Video Abusing Homeless Black Person...
With temperatures dropping below 10 degrees Fahrenheit Sunday evening, Michigan cops were caught on video abusing a homeless Black person who said they were only […] ‘I Have Nowhere to Go!’: Michigan Cops Caught on Video Abusing Homeless Black Person Who Entered Bus Station for Warmth During Freezing Temperatures
Tri-County Office on Aging – 01/29/26
LANSING, Mich. — Tri-County Office on Aging provides essential programs and services to older adults and adults with disabilities; Heather Febres-Cordero joins us to share more about what they do, and what's coming up in 2026! For more information visit TCOA.org or call (517) 887-1440. Want to check out...
February Volunteer of the Month: Melik Brown
This month’s Volunteer of the Month recently stepped into the Promotions Committee chair role, helping organize meetings, lead fellow committee members, and highlight the people and places who are part of our Downtown Lansing community. Melik Brown has been a volunteer with DLI for over 6 years. While many...
Where to Find Paczki in Lansing This Fat Tuesday
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with paczki! Lansing’s spots like Quality Dairy start serving soon Find where to grab these classic Polish treats in the Lansing area.
MSP investigating Clinton County Jail death
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Detectives from the Michigan State Police are investigating after a father of 6 died at the Clinton County jail. Dameon Roget Gore, 53, died Dec. 17, 2025 at about 4 a.m. while in custody, according to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. The Mt. Pleasant man was a married father of six,...
Historic Downtown: The Bank of Lansing
The Bank of Lansing Building, located at 101 North Washington Square in Downtown Lansing, was constructed in 1931–1932 and opened during the Great Depression. Built during a wave of early-1930s downtown commercial development, the building was part of broader construction activity in Lansing’s city center at the...
Bitter cold continues, but with sunnier days ahead for Mid-Michigan
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY in effect from 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM Friday for the following counties: BARRY, CALHOUN, CLINTON, EATON, INGHAM, IONIA, JACKSON, LIVINGSTON, SHIAWASSEE. Wind chills between -15° to -20° are possible overnight into Friday morning. Frostbite will be possible on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with pączki and King Cake
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Bake N’ Cakes is sweetening up our favorite holidays like Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras!. Bake N’ Cakes offers several fruit filled and custard filled paczki! They also top the delicious treat with powdered and granulated sugar. Staff suggests you order them as soon...

















