Delta Township public transit millage fails
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A millage Delta Township officials said would have allowed soon-to-expire agreements with public transit providers to continue failed at the ballot box Tuesday. 53% of township voters said no to the proposal, while 47% said yes. The proposed millage was 0.75 mils and would have generated an...
US-127 closed due to crash and downed powerlines
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Both southbound and northbound lanes of US-127 are closed between Saginaw Street and Kalamazoo Street following a crash and powerlines being down. It is currently unclear if anyone is injured. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews work to...
Former bookkeeper sentenced to 4-1/2 years in Early Learning NC theft
LANSING, Mich. -- The former bookkeeper for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is heading to federal prison for four-and-a-half years. The sentencing was rendered by Judge Hala Jarou in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The clerk's office in Lansing told WOOD Radio the sentence...
‘Careless smoking’ kills 1, injures another in Lansing fire
A woman has died and another is injured after a house fire in Lansing that officials say was caused by "careless smoking."
Happening Today: DDA Special Meeting, Food Distribution Event, New DQ Opening
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Rewind: News from the last 7 days
Lonnie Smith of Okemos, 21, and Mason Woods of East Lansing, 22 -- pepper-sprayed and arrested Aug. 24 by East Lansing Police -- plan to file a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing law enforcement of “false arrest, excessive force, abuse of authority, and violations of constitutional rights.” Jack Rucker of Nova Law in...
Holt intersection closed for emergency repairs until week’s end
Local cheesecake shop owner stays optimistic with foot traffic despite construction challenges.
Downtown Lansing Just Turned on Holiday Mode With Big Red Ball Week
Downtown Lansing kicks off the holidays Nov. 6 with Big Red Ball Week. Snap a photo with the big red ornaments, post it and you could earn Downtown Digital Dollars while you shop and explore.
For Those in Need of Food
In an effort to combat food insecurity, several organizations and initiatives in Lansing are stepping up to provide resources and assistance to those in need. Among them are the ANC's Bread Basket, the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB), and Hunter Park's self-pick vegetable garden. For those who wish to contribute,...
Michigan physician travels to Jamaica to help with hurricane relief
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — After Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, the country and its people are slowly picking up the pieces — and a physician from East Lansing is doing what she can to help. Jamaica holds a very special place in Elizabeth Kozlowski’s heart. “I did a semester abroad. When I was in college. […]
