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Lansing Small Businesses Need Our Help During Construction
I know even mentioning the words "construction" or "road work" are triggering for Michiganders. Lansing residents in particular at the moment. 127 is an absolute mess. Stretches of Grand River Ave in Lansing and East Lansing have had random lane closures, as had Saginaw in East Lansing and Haslett. Road...
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.
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...
There’s a New Traffic Signal in Lansing That Will Affect Detoured Traffic
There is so much construction going on in Lansing at the moment. 127 has lane closures and shifts, both north and southbound between 96 and Saginaw. Not to mention, Michigan Avenue in various stretches between Frandor and east of Pennsylvania are being torn up and therefore closed down as part of the Michigan Avenue Corridor project. Due to this, a ton of traffic is being rerouted and detoured. So it's good to be aware of a new traffic signal that could impact that traffic.
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. ...
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...
Greenville football preview: Veteran Yellow Jackets starting with ‘clean slate’
GREENVILLE, MI – With 22 seniors back from last year’s roster, Greenville’s football team has a lot of experience all over the field. But a starting role on last year’s squad means little to new head coach Scott McDougall and his staff, who want to see every player earn their spot, not expect it to be handed to them.
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