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Meet the Candidate: Ken Magee is running for Washtenaw County Sheriff
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Ken Magee aims to shape the future of local crime prevention and victim support in Washtenaw County. A former federal agent and chief of police, he is running to be the next Washtenaw County Sheriff,...
16-year-old Lansing-area gymnast to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - There have been many very successful gymnasts to come out of Mid-Michigan over the years. Delhi Township native Lilia Cosman is no exception. Cosman will be the first Lansing-area native to compete in the Olympic games since gymnast Jordyn Wieber in 2012. The 16-year-old was introduced to gymnastics by her older sister ten years ago. She trained at Capital City Flips Gymnastics in Delta Township.
Huge News Puts Tom Izzo, MSU Basketball One Step Closer to Elite Target
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo has been recruiting 2025 guard Trey McKenney hard. Recent news from McKenney indicates that the Spartans could be closing in on the top target.
Young Lansing area artists shine on LCC, Riverwalk stages with new works
This summer, new works are popping up on downtown stages. At Lansing Community College, they will be holding a 10-Minute Play Festival through July 28. It’s a festival featuring six original scrips, all of them written by LCC students and directed by LCC theater alumni. The works were developed during the spring semester...
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to Hold Summer Olympics for Veteran Members, Volunteers and Staff
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) will hold a Summer Olympics party for veteran members, volunteers and staff on July 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Home at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. The party will include field games, food trucks and entertainment.
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Michigan State Stats & Odds
The Michigan State Spartans fired Mel Tucker for inappropriate conduct in late September. The 52-year-old signed a 10-year contract worth $95 million after starting 8-0 with the Spartans in 2021. In his first season on the job, the Spartans knocked off the Michigan Wolverines, and he was seen as the savior of Michigan State football.
Familiar group of longtime Moneyball veterans still wowing area hoops fans
HOLT – For more than two decades, the Moneyball Pro-Am has grown into a summer stalwart in Greater Lansing, largely due to the participation of Michigan State players. But while getting a peek at — and interracting with — the Spartan athletes is the biggest draw for fans, there is also a sizable group of non-MSU players with strong local ties who have been longtime regular participants and have also played a big part in the event's...
Learn about, compare candidates with voter guide ahead of Michigan's Aug. 6 primary
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
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