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Recovery ‘slow and steady’ one year after devastating tornado in Perry
Recovery efforts remain ongoing in Perry one year after a tornado tore through the city’s government buildings, infrastructure and homes. The Aug. 11, 2023 tornado, rated EF-1 after reaching peak winds near 95 mph, resulted in over $500,000 in damages along its three-mile path, including the complete destruction of Perry’s veterans park pavilion, three public works buildings and one of its outdoor warning sirens.
City of DeWitt celebrates 78th annual Ox Roast
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The 78th annual DeWitt Ox Roast is happening this weekend. There will be events Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including an arts festival, a carnival, live music, a parade and much more. Click here for the full schedule. 6 News anchors Jorma Duran and Megan Viecelli talked with DeWitt Mayor Sue Leeming […]
A new educational program for inmates at the Ingham County Jail; Setting inmates up for success when released
Ingham County Jail program director says what this will do for current Inmates. Lansing Community College offered the jail a program that the inmates can choose to continue when they get released. Video shows what the new program offered is and what the classrooms at the Ingham County Jail look...
Neighbors could opt into solar energy with the proposed requirement from legislation
Senate Bills 152 and 153 aim would require electric providers to connect with a solar park similar to this one and provide neighbors who opt in a credit on their electric bill. Video shows Sierra Club advocate pushing for solar panels but also why electric companies may be concerned. "This...
Public hearing on heavy rain impact in East Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)–East Lansing was hit hard with heavy rainfall this summer. In July, the city received up to 7 inches of rain, causing serious flooding. The Department of Public Works held a public hearing at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center yesterday evening. Staff members listened to better understand how the stormwater system handled […]
Two state grants pump $3 million into Detroit gym
The Downtown Boxing Gym in Wayne County will receive two grants from the 2025 state budget, totaling $3 million. One grant passes through a regional educational service agency four counties away. A $2 million grant for the gym is listed among the Labor and Economic Opportunity grants in the budget....
Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State has been sued over the Adolf Hitler question that appeared on Spartan Stadium screens before a game last season, with the quiz's creator saying the university didn't have permission to use its product that “was not created for a mass-market use at an American college football game.”
East Lansing holds listening session for residents to share flooding experiences
The city will compile the data gathered Thursday and use it to determine where improvements can be made to make sure infrastructure in the neighborhood can handle future heavy rainfall.
East Lansing City Council drafts new rental housing code with houseguest exceptions
The East Lansing City Council is introducing an ordinance to clarify its rules around houseguests. Members of the council proposed creating a new rental code that places all the city's guidelines in one place. The move comes in response to a citizen-led ballot campaign to prohibit East Lansing from restricting a homeowner's ability to have houseguests.
2024 Election coverage lives at WKAR
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Thu., Sep. 12, at WKAR Studios on Michigan State University campus | Two months ahead of the 2024 election, what issues matter to you as a Michigan voter? What questions would you like answered? Join the conversation with NPR political reporter Don Gonyea and your WKAR news team at 2024 Election Information Day.
Human Rights Commission’s Coffee and Conversation to Discuss Affordable Housing
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the Human Rights Commission’s next coffee and conversation to discuss affordable housing and what that looks like for the City of East Lansing. The event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 1-3 p.m. at Moka & Co., 565 E. Grand River Ave.
Charter Amendment Committee Members Picked; Proposed Rental Ordinance Changes Revealed at Council Meeting
City Council has selected the seven members to serve on a charter review committee that will take a look at the city charter – the document that sets the foundational framework East Lansing operates within. At the Aug. 13 council meeting, the body moved to adopt Mayor George Brookover’s...
MSU professor warns of AI misinformation as presidential election approaches
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the Presidential Election nears, experts are becoming more concerned about social media misinformation. According to Anjana Susarla, Omura-Saxena Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University, even experts can be easily fooled. “I think AI misinformation is a problem for society at large, not just...
Political consultant Mark Grebner sues Lansing Community College over student data
LANSING — Political consultant and longtime Ingham County Commissioner Mark Grebner is suing Lansing Community College over its denial of a list of names and other information for students at the school. The two-count lawsuit, filed by Grebner's attorney, East Lansing Mayor George Brookover, was filed Aug. 8 in the Michigan Court of Claims. Lansing Community College and its Board of Trustees are named as defendants. ...
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