Cathy DeShambo, a Steward of Spaces and Spirit in East Lansing, Retires
Cathy DeShambo’s office in the Hannah Community Center is largely empty, with things that once adorned the walls wrapped in green bubble wrap. It’ll all be packed into her car by the end of the day because the public servant since 2012 is retiring. ELi spoke with her on Friday, July 18, her last day as East Lansing’s...
Pollution report shows negative impacts of 2023 Canadian wildfires
Experts say that threats to lung health have been worsened by climate change in recent years.
Bath neighbors rally for homeowner without power since May storms
After powerful storms damaged her home in May, Bath neighbor Rebecca Grice found herself in the dark, literally. But now, her community is stepping up to help in a big way.
Eaton Rapids library seeks donations for $7M renovation after failed millage
After a failed millage vote last fall, the Eaton Rapids District Library is finding alternative ways to fund much-needed renovations to its aging facility
WILX weather web 7/21/2025
One person died and several were injured after four separate shootings in Lansing over the weekend. Mid-Michigan braces for extreme heat: utilities urge energy-smart habits as grid faces demand. Updated: 1 hour ago. Both Consumers Energy and the Lansing Board of Water and Light say they’re ready for the spike,...
Mid-Michigan community baby shower connects expecting parents with essentials
Mid-Michigan braces for extreme heat: utilities urge energy-smart habits as grid faces demand. Both Consumers Energy and the Lansing Board of Water and Light say they’re ready for the spike, but small choices by customers can make a big difference. Updated: 2 hours ago. You might call Michael Keck...
MSU professor worries about proposed health funding cuts
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health could drastically impact universities in mid-Michigan that study breast cancer. 6 News spoke to Jamie Bernard, an associate professor at Michigan State University, who is researching breast cancer treatment. She says the loss of funding...
Lansing Police Chief addresses ‘violent weekend’ after slew of shootings
‘The Cosby Show’ actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54, authorities confirm. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at 54. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. A man was driving 80...
Skipping the Sip: Students Navigate Health and Social Life while Saying No to Alcohol
It’s a Saturday night at the local bars in East Lansing – the music is bumping, the lights are flashingstrobing, and the Michigan State University student body is drinking– except for some students, such as Chloe Loftus, a junior studying secondary education. As she sipped her Diet...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Outdoor fitness parks in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - If you’ve been around Lansing, you’ve probably noticed more outdoor exercise facilities. The most recent one can be found in Benjamin F Davis Park in Lansing. Joining this Mid-Michigan Matters to discuss outdoor exercise facilities is Lansing Mayor Andy Schor. Take a look:. Subscribe...