East Lansing considers changes to downtown housing requirements to increase diversity
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing is considering changes to housing requirements that could bring more diverse residential options to the downtown area. At Tuesday's council meeting, East Lansing Principal Planner Landon Bartley outlined current requirements for multifamily developments in the Downtown Development...
Crime blotter: Hazing, assault and larceny reported last week
Various hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents, multiple sexual assault cases and 17 cases of larceny were reported last week. MSUdisclosed the incidents under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act , which requires universities to list reported criminal offenses publicly.The State News filed Freedom of Information Act...
Two East Lansing Churches Welcome New Parish Leaders
The pulpits of two East Lansing churches were filled this year with new leadership as Edgewood United Church of Christ and All Saints Episcopal Church called new pastors. Founded in 1953, both progressive congregations are well known for their social justice commitments, including contributions to local racial...
6 signs your child has ‘FOMO’ and 6 ways to help
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from local child development experts on how we can be better parents and guardians. Today’s topic: 6 signs your child has ‘FOMO’ and 6 ways to help Let’s begin with what FOMO is — […]
MSU researchers create gel to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a shampoo-like gel that may help protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy. Bryan Smith, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and a member of MSU’s Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering,...
Lansing Fire Department launches free smoke alarm installation program
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - In collaboration with the State of Michigan, the Lansing Fire Department is now offering a program to install smoke detectors in your home at no cost. According to the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, in 2024, 96 people died in 92 home fires, and of those deaths, only 19% of homes were...
Two Michigan Sushi Restaurants Offer a Dining Experience Like No Other
Two Michigan restaurants offer an interesting dining experience where you can try endless sushi, enjoy prizes, and eat your way to fun.
Lansing Parks and MSU offering free senior health screenings Wednesday
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Michigan State University’s Community Integrated Medicine, is offering free health screenings for seniors this Wednesday at the Schmidt Community Center. Screenings will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and will include:. Body Mass...
Grand Ledge Police warn community of false invoice scam
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Grand Ledge Police Department (GLPD) is warning the community about a recent scam involving fraudulent invoices. GLPD reports in a Facebook post that the invoices, sent under the “Grand Ledge Planning Commission” name, are designed to appear official by using the city’s logo and...
Old Town Celebrates First Downtown Day
The Old Town Commercial Association has announced its first-ever celebration of Downtown Day, happening Saturday, Sept. 27. As one of Lansing’s oldest commercial districts, Old Town has long been a gathering place for community, creativity, and local business. This year’s Downtown Day will highlight that heritage...
