News across Greater Lansing
DTE's proposed long term plan has hidden risks due to data centers, environmental group says
DTE Energy says its new proposed long-term energy plan meets state laws and reduces carbon emissions while ensuring reliability and affordability. Sierra Club Michigan says the plan involves hidden risks from data centers.

MSU Field Hockey to Host Youth Day as the Sport Sees Growth in Michigan
Previously, a group promoted the sport at Donley Elementary School.

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.

LISTEN NOW: Webberville could bring back police department, St. Johns weighs apartment complex, and Guskiewicz to give State of University
This week, the Village of Webberville will consider bringing back its police department, while Clinton County commissioners weigh a proposed apartment development in St. Johns. Plus more.

When Should East Lansing Elections Take Place? Groups Take Opposing Sides
East Lansing residents will decide whether or not to move city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years at the Nov. 3 election.
Former MSU physician held at Ingham County Jail after extradition
A former Michigan State University physician accused of sexual assault is now being held at the Ingham County Jail.
Draft Report Finds Black People More Likely to Face Severe Force From ELPD Officers
A draft report shows the underlying factors that drove a sharp increase in police use of force in 2025.

LISTEN: Michigan's state representatives shore up support for their political parties ahead of midterms
With absentee ballots making their way to Michigan voters this week, state representatives met for one of the last times before Election Day.
Absentee voting starts in Michigan
Absentee voting in Michigan’s general election started Thursday. A few local election officials marked the occasion with reassurances about the safety and security of voting.
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.

City of East Lansing Begins National Search for Next City Manager

Michigan absentee ballots become available today ahead of Nov. 3 election
Michigan voters can begin receiving absentee ballots Sept. 24 for the Nov. 3 election. Officials also continue recruiting poll workers statewide.