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‘Dam Jam Music Festival’ returns to Lansing for two days of singing and dancing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing’s annual Dam Jam Music Festival kicks off Friday night in Old Town. People will sing and dance the nights away, Friday and Saturday, to a robust band lineup. The event will be held at the Brenke Fish Ladder from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m....
Lansing City Charter Commission considers restructuring council seats
The way Lansing residents are represented on the city council could change as the charter Commission explores changes to the local government’s structure. The commission is currently completing a top-to-bottom review of the charter’s governing rules before proposing changes. The group examined Article 2 of the document, which dictates the rules surrounding elections and the Lansing City Council.
Lansing area native Joe Davis travels as Major League Baseball, Dodgers and NFL sportscaster
I caught up with television sportscaster Joe Davis, the 36-year-old Potterville prodigy who calls 90 Dodgers baseball games each season, plus Fox Network national Major League Baseball and NFL games. As he picked through a salad at Dodger Stadium before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he told me he has loved traveling to, by now, every professional ballpark and football stadium – sometimes three in one weekend.
Man who kidnapped and killed Lansing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith expected to be sentenced in August
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man who kidnapped and killed a 2-year-old girl from Lansing will be in federal court to be sentenced for his crimes in August. Rashad Trice pled guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Wynter Cole Smith. In July 2023, Trice Broke into Wynter’s home assaulted her mother and then kidnapped the little girl.
Manchester District Library at risk of closure if millage does not pass
MANCHESTER, MI – A long-standing library is at potential risk of closure if Manchester voters do not pass a proposal on Aug. 6. The Manchester District Library is asking for a tax reduction, in order to contribute to reducing property taxes in the Manchester area. The 0.9999-mill tax for ten years, beginning in 2025, is on the primary election ballot. This tax proposal is a decrease from the previous millage of 1.045 mills.
Chelsea City Council Questions Fatal Head-On Collision
Police Chief confirms no pursuit involved in tragic June incident. Image: Eastbound Old US-12 in Chelsea. Image: Google Streetview. At the July 15, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, Police Chief Kevin Kazyak was asked if police pursuit was involved in a head-on collision that killed a 39-year-old Burton, MI, man a month earlier.
Howell Firefighters Heroically Save Kitten Stuck in Car Muffler
In Howell, Michigan, a common day's work turned into a rescue mission for local firefighters when they extricated a kitten, ensnared within the confines of a car's muffler. According to People, the Howell Area Fire Department was approached with the feline emergency on Wednesday. The department's social media shared, "On occasion the emergency call comes to the station... This afternoon our crew was brought a kitten with its head stuck in a muffler!" The operation was delicate, with firefighters seen petting the kitten to maintain its calm as they navigated its liberation.
Chelsea Residents Push Back Against Extending Noise Ordinance Hours
At the July 15, 2024, City Council meeting, Chelsea’s Downtown Development Authority recommended extending the city’s noise ordinance from 10 p.m. to midnight, a move some businesses support but concerns some residents. “This is not just about downtown, this is about the community as a whole (and) providing...
Faster Horses Festival to kick off tonight featuring headliner Jelly Roll
Brooklyn, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Faster Horses Festival kicks off today at Michigan International Speedway and goes through Sunday this weekend. Tickets/passes range from $289 to $999. Main stage music begins at 2 p.m. Friday with five different acts leading up to the headliner who has a big story to tell.
Lift off! Hot Air Jubilee begins with a successful launch and possibly more to come
JACKSON, MI – The 2024 Hot Air Jubilee has officially launched in Jackson, and organizers are keeping their fingers crossed for a great weekend. The annual Jackson event is celebrating 41 years in 2024, from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, at Ella Sharp Park, 2800 Fourth St. Admission and parking are free.
Jase Richardson shares who he is with Michigan State basketball's social media team
Michigan State basketball freshman have reported to campus, and the freshman are ready to make their mark on the storied program that Tom Izzo built in East Lansing. Jase Richardson is a legacy, the son of Spartan legend Jason Richardson, and is looking to make his own stamp on MSU’s program.
What a Bowl Bid Would Do for Coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State Football
Coach Jonathan Smith will have an uphill battle this season. This means Michigan State reaching a bowl in Coach Smith's first season could be huge for the future of Michigan State football.
Michigan State’s secondary faces fresh start after ugly era ends
Note: This is the eighth installment in a series reviewing Michigan State’s position groups heading into fall camp. Today’s position: defensive back. If Michigan State had an on-field identity during Mel Tucker’s four-year tenure, it was a porous pass defense. If you purchase a product or register...
Take your weekend to new heights at the Hot Air Jubilee presented by Tripp’s Collision
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - The Hot Air Jubilee is dedicated to uniting the community through a family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty of hot air balloons. The main focus of the Jubilee is obviously the Hot Air Balloons, however that’s not all there is to enjoy. When you and your family come to Ella Sharp Park during the event you will be greeted by some longtime Jubilee favorites such as Craft booths, the Kids Kingdom, Vendors, and an Auto Show. Being at the park this year offers a whole new set of opportunities for you to experience the Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum, and the Mini Golf Course.
Meet New Glencairn Elementary School Principal Justyne Richardson
Justyne Richardson has been an educator for as long as she can remember. She recalls setting up a classroom for her cousins and leading them in daily lessons as a child, long before her professional career commenced. “I was one of the oldest of 20 cousins, so when we were...
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