News across Greater Lansing
Nessel says court briefs challenging election interference ready to go
Attorney General Dana Nessel says she expects Michigan to again be at the center of attempts to overturn Democratic election victories in November as control of Congress runs through the state.
Carl George BeVier (May 13, 1936 – September 1, 2026)
Carl George BeVier, 90, was born May 13, 1936 In Lansing, Michigan. He passed away Sept. 1, 2026 at the Mission at the Villa Assisted Living in Green River. He was the oldest of six and the only one to be born in a hospital to George BeVier and his second wife Ruth (Shockley)…
East Lansing Council Discusses Possible City Hall Relocation, Approves Large Solar Project
City leaders publicly discussed moving City Hall last year, but any plans appear to be on hold until the council selects a new city manager.
David Hollister, a visionary mayor of Lansing, dies
Hollister, who served from 1994 to 2003, led the successful fight to keep GM and reshaped downtown, passed away at 84.
Iron Mountain spruce becomes State of Michigan’s 40th Christmas tree
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has selected the official 2026 state Christmas tree – a 60-foot spruce from Iron Mountain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, donated by the Larry Riccio family. The spruce will arrive in downtown Lansing Nov.…
Legal documents reveal second alleged sexual assault by MSU doctor happened after first was reported
A former Michigan State University physician is awaiting extradition to Michigan to face criminal sexual assault charges after he allegedly abused patients in his care.
State sets review of annexation request to clear way for Mason data center
The State Boundary Commission has scheduled its review of an annexation request that could lay the groundwork for a hyperscale data center development in Mason.
Mackinac Island Soccer Drops both Games at Potterville Tournament
The Mackinac Island soccer team made the long road drip to the Potterville Viking Tournament on Saturday, September 19. The Lakers had to battle some tough teams and unfavorable weather, dropping both of their matches, and they also lost a key player to injury in the process.…
Man killed in early morning officer-involved shooting in Lansing
The shooting occurred early Wednesday morning on the 600 block of Jolly Road in Lansing.
Michigan Strategic Fund looks to future of battery, auto parts supply industry
A southeast Michigan battery maker got a new deal for state-driven business incentives on Tuesday.
Environmentalists renew call for action on data center regulations
Michigan environmentalists are using growing concerns about AI safety to call for a pause in new data center projects.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed received the endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.