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One year after Williamston tornado, family still can’t move back into their home
WILLIAMSTON, Mich. (WILX) - Nearly a year ago, an EF-2 tornado ripped through Williamston. The twister uprooted trees and homes and toppled billboards. While there are still signs of destruction to this day, many people are finally seeing signs of reconstruction except for one family who says it hasn’t been quick enough.
Demolition derby, rodeos and more. Everything you need to know about Fowlerville Fair
FOWLERVILLE — Fowlerville is preparing for six days of summer fun. Sean Oberg serves on the Fowlerville Agricultural Society Board of Directors, which governs the fair. Oberg said the planning for this year’s fair began last summer after the 2023 event. “We do this for the residents of...
The Dam Jam Festival returns to Old Town
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Dam Jam Festival is taking over the Branke Fish Ladder in Old Town. On Saturday and Sunday, they’ll be featuring local artists, food trucks and vendors. Lansing 5:01 Executive Director Chris Sell says their goal is showing that Lansing is alive after 5 p.m.
Internet outage affecting state and local business
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The global technology outage that halted flights, banks, TV stations, and computer systems, is affecting many local Michigan places. Here’s a list of places that are currently affected by the cyber outage: If you know of any local businesses or organizations that were or are being affected by the outage, please email […]
Michiganders on Reddit Offer Their Two Cents on Lansing
Reddit is an online forum consisting of tens of thousands of subreddits where like-minded people can gather to discuss, share, and ask questions. And it's on the Lansing subreddit where we recently learned how Michiganders really feel about Lansing. User Bigsauce710 took to r/Lansing to pose a question to Lansing...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Conservation efforts: Endangered species
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Taking steps to protect and preserve endangered species at the Potter Park Zoo through conservation efforts. The zoo will upgrade the historic Feline/Primate Building with $10 million in state funding. Rachel Marlatt with Potter Park Zoo, ties in International Tiger Day on July 29 (celebrating at the zoo on July 27) with the building upgrade and how it will improve the space for big cats. Marlatt also relates the improvements to the zoo’s conservation efforts to protect and preserve endangered species. The zoo welcomed in two new animals this year, the lynx and okapi. New baby animals include the red panda, lemur, and otters. Construction for the new animal clinic begins this fall, with an estimated completion date of Winter 2025.
Headaches increasing along Michigan Ave with construction
Excavators and road crews began the second phase of the Michigan Avenue Rehabilitation Project last week. While some people who live and work nearby said they look forward to the finished product, they said it's coming with challenges.
Mid-Michigan court holds sobriety graduation ceremony
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A life-changing milestone was celebrated in a mid-Michigan courtroom Wednesday. The 55th District Court in Mason held its 60th Sobriety Court graduation. Sobriety Court provides treatment and intense supervision to people with addiction issues who’ve been arrested for drunk driving offenses. It’s a specialty court program, which is an alternative to jail and prison time, saving taxpayer dollars.
Michigan’s Capital City Appears Set to Vanish Its Remaining Brick-Lined Streets
There's a romantic old-timeyness to brick-lined streets. Many Michigan cities use them on select blocks of a showcased section of their downtowns - think Saginaw Street in downtown Flint - or in toney residential neighborhoods for both the aesthetic value and as a traffic calming device. In Lansing there are...
Lansing small businesses feeling effects of Michigan Ave construction despite free parking
Lansing is offering free two-hour parking as construction on Michigan Avenue continues to interfere with traffic for nearby businesses. The project has transitioned into its second phase, closing the road from Fairview Avenue to Foster Avenue. Mayor Andy Schor announced Tuesday that Lot 8, the city-owned parking lot behind the...
State Rep. BeGole faces GOP opponent in fight to keep Michigan House seat
LANSING, MI — A former sheriff’s fight to keep his state House seat will begin against a fellow Republican during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Voters first elected Brian BeGole to the Michigan House of Representatives’ District 71 seat in 2022. The former Shiawassee County sheriff represents parts of Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of...
WATCH: Lansing School District Board holds meeting amid plans to eliminate K-8 libraries
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Some parents in the Lansing School District are outraged because their children won’t have access to a school library. The school district is building two new elementary schools; neither one has a library or a librarian in the blueprints. More than 100 community members and...
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