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Groups host Lansing’s 16th backpack giveaway this back-to-school season
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -In Lansing, two organizations were helping ease the financial burden of school shopping. Thursday afternoon, radio station 96.5 and the nonprofit Communities in Schools gave away free backpacks to kids. Director of Communities in Schools Robin Smith said this giveaway helps families during a very expensive time.
Lansing’s Latest Celebs: 2024 Penguin Chicks at Potter Park Zoo
Lansing, Michigan: Potter Park Zoo is at it again, adding two more penguins to its roster in 2024. Apparently, Skipper and Jayde, the zoo's star Magellanic penguin parents who are always ready for a formal affair, couldn't resist the urge to expand their family. After successfully hatching Sweeney in 2023,...
You’re Not Alone: Student mental health a main focus during back-to-school season
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As students across Mid-Michigan get back into the classroom, their mental health is a focus. The return to school, while exciting for many, can also come with different stresses. “The beginning of this school year poses a lot of different challenges,” Heather Findley, the Mental Health...
Marathon swimmer forced to end Lake Michigan attempt due to dead GPS
LANSING, Michigan: After losing two batteries for a critical GPS device and ending up badly off course, a man was forced to give up an epic 80-mile swim across Lake Michigan on the third day. Jim Dreyer, 60, was pulled from the water last week after he had completed 60...
Man charged in Reutter Park murder in Lansing takes plea deal
LANSING — One of two men charged in the fatal shooting of Lewis Hill in Reutter Park last year entered no-contest pleas on Wednesday, but his co-defendant is proceeding toward trial. Jacob Floyd Curtis, 25, pleaded no contest to manslaughter and armed robbery with an agreement he will get a fixed minimum sentence of 15 years in prison when he goes before Ingham Circuit Judge Joyce Draganchuk for sentencing on Sept. 23. ...
Ingham County community clinic staff want answers on layoff decision
Unions representing employees at the Ingham Community Health Centers are calling for more accountability for the clinics’ multi-million dollar deficit. Labor officials say they’ve circulated a petition calling for the health centers’ executive director Kris Drake to step down. The decision follows the Ingham Community Health Center...
Lansing could see a colder, snowier winter than last year, thanks to La Niña
LANSING — Unlike last year, there could be reason to get your skis and snow gear ready for this winter. Both the National Weather Service and the Old Farmer's Almanac say Michigan and the Midwest could be in for a colder winter with more snow. "We had about two...
Sweet boy who loves people would also love a big yard
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Meet Neon Carrot, a big handsome boy who came to the shelter as a stray. He loves people and is very tolerant of other dogs. Neon Carrot isn’t very playful but the shelter says he did very well with an obnoxious puppy although, he may prefer a calmer friend. He loves long […]
Showers and storms Thursday, and a look ahead at our evening newscasts
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A storm system moving our way will bring rain back to the area this afternoon. Cole Engle shares how much rainfall we’ll receive heading into the weekend. Plus, Taylor Gattoni previews our evening newscasts. Join us during any of our livestreams on YouTube to chat...
1 injured after crash on MLK, Cavanaugh Road in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A crash briefly closed the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cavanaugh Road in Lansing on Thursday. Police told News 10 at the scene that the crash involving two cars happened at the intersection just before 1 p.m. on Aug. 15. The intersection closed at around 1 p.m.
Michigan State University Being Sued Over Hitler Trivia Question
As a die-hard MSU fan, it has been extremely difficult to swallow all the bad surrounding the program in the last year. On top of finishing with a 4-8 record, head coach Mel Tucker was fired after inappropriate behavior with sexual violence prevention advocate Brenda Tracey, another case of sexual harassment by an MSU athletics worker in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
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