News across Greater Lansing
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.
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 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
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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.
Michigan House votes to toughen sexual assault penalties
The bills would allow life sentences for first- through third-degree criminal sexual conduct and set mandatory minimums for the crimes.
Michigan secretary of state candidates outline priorities
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist focused on overhauling and enforcing campaign finance law Wednesday. Republican Anthony Forlini has made election and ballot security the centerpiece of his campaign.
Two in three Michigan residents oppose data centers, IPPSR poll finds
Two in three Michigan residents oppose the construction of data centers in their community, new polling from the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University shows.