Lansing MI

While approved by the city council, the district still needs state approval and likely won't be operational until January 1st. Click to learn how local business owners are feeling about it!

LANSING, Mich — As emergency calls continue to climb in Lansing, the city is stepping up support for the fire department. Thanks to new allocations in the 2025–2026 city budget, relief will soon be on the way in the form of additional firefighters and upgraded facilities. Lansing's 2025–2026...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A pistol in the spotlight for safety concerns, just so happens to be the gun Michigan State Police Troopers will soon be carrying. “There’s been too many of them to write it off as user error. That’s a lot of user error,” said firearms instructor Rob Thomas.

OVID, Mich. (WLNS) — The second annual American Legion Riders Hell to Paradise PTSD Awareness Ride took off this morning. The 2-day ride brings awareness and funding for Mission 22 service dogs and Kamp George. The ride took off this morning at Smitty’s Hell Saloon in Pinckney at 9 a.m. The ride’s first stop in […]

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Ingham County Housing Trust Fund has announced the first round of recipients for the Ingham County Housing Millage Awards. Three housing projects have been selected to receive a combined total of $4.5 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for...

Eaton County's budget troubles has lead to proposed elimination of funding for Community Mental Health, United Way's 211 service, and MSU Extension.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The city of Lansing has filed a lawsuit against two businesses for “allowing” a homeless camp to grow on their property. In the lawsuit, the city claims the business has allowed the camp to thrive for the past several years. Officials say the camp has no water or gas, and that […]

LANSING — Z!Eats, formerly Zoup!, has closed its downtown location after nearly 15 years in a storefront off South Washington Square. The chain, which has eight other locations in Michigan, opened at 214 S. Washington Square in late 2010 as Zoup!. The restaurant, which has since changed its name, served soups,...

In the heart of Okemos, Michigan, nestled in an unassuming strip mall, there exists a barbecue sanctuary that will forever change your standards for smoked meat perfection. Saddleback BBQ doesn’t announce itself with flashy gimmicks or tourist-trap aesthetics – it lets the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats do...

The head of a USDA Regional Food Business Center says the agency’s decision to terminate programs ends a two-year process building collaborative resources and improved accessibility to funding. Jahi Johnson-Chappell tells Brownfield financial support for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center had...