Michigan State’s Wayne Matthews III released from hospital
Michigan State LB Wayne Matthews III flew back to campus with the team Sunday after being released from a Los Angeles hospital for an injury sustained against USC.
New Lansing Restaurant Crown Grill Serves Catfish, Burgers
Crown Grill, a new Lansing spot near Old Town, serves everything from catfish and burgers to falafel and wraps, with friendly service that makes it worth a visit.
‘Habitual offender’ facing 7 charges for fatal shooting in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man described as a “habitual offender” faces seven charges stemming from a fatal shooting in Lansing back in July. Montez Hopkins, 30, was charged with homicide and six weapons-related charges. He’s accused of fatally shooting 36-year-old DeAndre Campbell on Wilson Avenue in Lansing.
Lansing Lit Festival helping to improve people’s literacy
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - All weekend, community members in Lansing could connect with literature through the 2nd annual Lansing Lit Festival. The festival allows people to improve their literacy skills while also seeing local bookstores. Several businesses were involved with this year’s festival, including the REO...
Happening Today: road construction, hydrant flushing, new outdoor classroom
FOX47 News is helping inform you of the top local stories in your neighborhood. Happening Today helps neighbors know what is going on throughout the day.
Big Ten blood drive at Breslin Center on Wednesday
EAST LANSING, MI – You can show your true Spartan spirit by donating blood at the Breslin Student Events Center this Wednesday on campus at Michigan State University. The blood drive will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This is part of the Big Ten and...
B2 Inkjet, Other Tech Upgrades Open Opportunities for State of Michigan
The State of Michigan’s Print and Graphic Services (PGS) division is determined to be a technology leader among public sector in-plants. “Almost all the equipment in the shop is new within the last year and a half,” declares Kristen Hampton, director of Print and Mail Management at the Department of Technology,...
Excellence in Education: Eaton Rapids Public Schools’ Erik Smith
This week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner is Erik Smith from Eaton Rapids Public Schools. Smith is in his 18th year of teaching. His development of Studio 143 stands out as it exemplifies his dedication to his students. “I teach and coach, yes,” Smith said. “I do it...
Michigan State To Launch Professional Online MBA In 2026
Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business is adding an online professional MBA to its portfolio. Early action application deadline is October 13 with a Round 1 deadline of January 5, 2026. Total cost will be $63,000, pending board approval, and the first cohort will begin next fall. GMAT/GRE...
Where nature meets the classroom: Lansing students take learning outside
As the school year moves forward, most learning still happens inside traditional classrooms. But in some Lansing neighborhood schools, that’s beginning to change.

















