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Activists use anniversary of Kalamazoo River oil spill to call for shutdown of Line 5 pipeline
Across the Great Lakes Thursday, activists gathered to mark this week’s anniversary of an oil spill near Marshall. 14 years ago, a ruptured pipeline spewed roughly a million gallons of crude oil that fouled a 35-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River. The main cleanup took several years and cost...
Former MSU DB Darqueze Dennard honored to be going into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A few weeks ago, Darqueze Dennard received a special phone call from MSU Athletic Director Alan Haller. He told Dennard that he was going to be a part of the new class being inducted into the Michigan State Athletic Hall of Fame. The former MSU...
Lansing Community Expo looks to ensure kids are successful
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A Community Youth Expo helps ensure local kids are successful. The youth expo took place on Friday, July 26, at the Sheridan Road STEM School. This event allowed families to connect with local resources as well as take part in different activities. “The main purpose was...
Inside The Pitch: Central Conference Championship Happening Tonight
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint City Bucks have made it to the Central Conference Championship and will take on Peoria tonight at 8:30 PM. For fans not able to attend, there will be a watch party held at Luigi’s in Flint. Hear from midfielder Baraka Tarleton and Team...
MSU basketball alum Davis Smith to hold third annual school supply drive
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Davis Smith graduated from Michigan State this spring but is staying involved and giving back to the Lansing and East Lansing communities. He will hold his third annual school supply drive next Thursday at the Clara Bell Smith Center. The drive runs from 2-4 p.m. and anyone is welcome to come […]
Annual Fit For The Cure Tug of War competition to raise money to fight against cancer
FENTON, Mich.—The proceeds from this event will help fund cancer research. The 6th Annual Fit for the Cure kicks off on July 27 on the grounds of Freedom Center Church in Fenton. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. This year's tug of war contest will have...
What's happening with MSU's Board of Trustees? A timeline of the past year
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees have continually made headlines this past year as its infighting spilled out into the open, attracting scrutiny and criticism from across the state. While the eight publicly elected officials that comprise the board - tasked with providing broad oversight of the university's affairs and finances - have made some headway on repairing internal tensions in recent months, their fate ultimately rests in the governor's hands as she decides whether to remove two of its members for misconduct. Here's a timeline of everything that brought the board to the fragile position it's in today:
Howell Man Charged with Armed Robbery of Brighton Hotel, Faces Possible Life Sentence
Last Monday, an alleged armed robbery at the Hampton Inn Suites in Brighton triggered an urgent response from the local police. At around 1:20 a.m., Brighton police were informed of the robbery by a hotel employee, as mentioned in a report by WWJ Newsradio. The suspect, identified as Joshua Lee Bargovan, is accused of entering and briefly visiting the hotel's bathroom, then exiting just to return armed and with his identity concealed by a mask, according to authorities.
Mostly sunny skies Friday, and our top headlines
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Today is another day that you may notice a thin layer of smoke passing over the area from wildfires over the western United States and Canada. Cole Engle has your First Alert Forecast heading into the weekend. Plus, Taylor Gattoni gives you a preview of our evening newscasts and our Olympic coverage.
3 Michigan State basketball takeaways from night 8 of Moneyball
Moneyball is almost at its end as Thursday night was night eight of 10 for the summer. So far the theme in my Moneyball takeaways has been Michigan State basketball players doing extremely well, from the newcomers all the way to the veterans. However, Thursday night was potentially the worst...
Ypsilanti store among Big Lots closing in Michigan
YPSILANTI, MI -- Store closing signs are currently hanging on the Big Lots store in Ypsilanti, indicating the discount retailer’s time in the city will soon come to an end. Big Lots, 2850 Washtenaw Ave., is among four stores closing in Michigan, according to the company’s website. The other stores are in Portage, Okemos and Kentwood.
Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame: Chris Henderson made big mark on mat at Sexton
Chris Henderson grew up needing to be tough. There were a lot of times where Henderson and his siblings had to fend for themselves in their neighborhood in Lansing. He also needed that toughness in his own home, being the sixth youngest of eight kids. ...
What happened to Marcus Rutledge? Ypsilanti man missing since 1998
YPSILANTI, Mich. – What happened to Marcus Rutledge? The mystery is now the subject of a “Missing in America” true crime podcast episode with Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz. Rutledge has been missing since June 8, 1998. He was a 23-year-old student at Tennessee State University. His parents...
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
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