News across Greater Lansing
Mayor of Portland resigns after nearly 30 years
Mayor Pro Tempore Joel VanSlambrouck is stepping into the role until the next City Council election in November 2027.
NCAA admits replay errors, reiterates it cannot change result of Western Michigan-Michigan game
Western Michigan and its conference have insisted Michigan should not have been given an extra second in its dramatic win over the Broncos two weeks ago. The NCAA agrees, but said it can’t do anything about it.
Benson, James offer differing plans on tariffs, data centers, health care at Detroit Econ Club
Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James outlined their plans to lower costs, addressing tariffs, data centers, health care, and state government.
City of East Lansing
Published September 16A Portion of the Bailey Street Parking Lot to Close Friday, Oct. 2
Community members are advised that a large portion of the Bailey Street Parking Lot, 139 Bailey St., will close as of Friday, Oct. 2.
East Lansing HRC Moves Forward With Housing Investigation Despite Loss of Investigatory Powers
The commission said it can investigate the complaint because it was filed before the City Council stripped powers delegated in the ordinance that governs it.
Poll shows Michigan Republicans and Democrats differ in confidence in election system
The poll of 800 likely Michigan voters found 74.4% believe the system is fair and accurate. However, that’s down from 79.4% in 2025.
Mid-Michigan gas prices hover around $5 mark
Continued hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, as well as other conflicts, are causing gas prices to rise once more.
Benson blasts James' vow to reinstate right-to-work during UAW conference
Michigan became the first state to repeal its right-to-work law in 2023, when Democrats used their then-new trifecta in Lansing to axe the law.
What will Michigan’s roads look like in 2050? MDOT wants your input
The Michigan Department of Transportations is hosting two webinars this week on its updated Michigan Mobility plan.
UAW President Fain talks organizing, El-Sayed issues EV challenge during Michigan conference
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discussed electric vehicle policy with United Auto Workers supporters in Lansing Tuesday. Colin Jackson was at the union's conference.
Supreme Court ruling, Michigan ballot probe put election rules in focus
Senator Gary Peters says the Trump administration's efforts to change the rules around mail-in voting are a reason to stay vigilant, even after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the new restrictions.
El-Sayed issues EV challenge during Michigan UAW conference
“Our job I think is to double down on American research, design, and manufacturing. Double down on the power of union auto shops," said Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.