News across Eaton County
Lansing-Jackson TV market has booked $39 million in political ads … and counting
Candidates, parties and PACs have placed more than 20,000 spots on WLNS, WILX News 10, WLAJ and Fox 47, with more orders expected between now and Election Day.
Lansing begins mailing 23,000 absentee ballots for November election
Lansing has begun mailing about 23,000 absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election. City Clerk Chris Swope explains how voters can return and track their ballots and how their votes stay private.
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)…
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.…
Mackinac Island Doccer 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.
City Prosecutors Could Charge Woman Punched By ELPD Officer After County Prosecutor Declines to Pursue Case
The Aug. 2 incident has drawn sharp condemnation from area residents and the Lansing NAACP branch.
Lansing-Area Nonprofit’s Reparations Program Expanding to Provide Grants for Black-Owned Businesses
The Justice League will provide two grants worth more than $11,000 to local Black-owned businesses.
Lansing officials eye mid-November for moving to new city hall building
Lansing's new city hall is projected to open on time in November after a weekend move that isn't expected to disrupt services.
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.
Current Township and Township Related Projects
Get the latest updates on Township and Township-related projects Water Resource Recovery Facility Project Willow & Pepper Ridge Force Main Project Webster Road Bridge Replacement Project Hawk Meadow Pathway Paving Project Other Project Information Bank Intercounty Drain (Regional…