As we enter 2026, we reflect on the stories that resonated most with our neighbors throughout 2025. From emotional reunions to difficult departures, these headlines captured the human experiences that define our community.
WATCH: MID-MICHIGAN STORIES OF 2025— FAMILY REUNIONS, DEPORTATIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mid-Michigan stories of 2025: Family reunions, deportations and community support
Family Reunited After Mexican Prison Ordeal
The year brought an emotional reunion at Capitol Region International Airport in Lansing for a mid-Michigan family who endured a month-long nightmare in Mexico.
“I don’t even know how we’re going to repay or thank people,” Christy Akeo said…