News across Greater Lansing
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.
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.
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.
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.…
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.
Michigan monarch butterflies are making a 2,000-mile journey south
Monarch butterflies are migrating through Michigan this month on a 2,000-mile trip to Mexico. Experts say homeowners can help by planting milkweed.
Lee Chatfield embezzlement trial delayed over expert witness dispute
An Ingham County judge put the corruption trial of a former Michigan House speaker Lee Chatfield on hold Monday.
State House Committee hears testimony over concerns about ballot initiative process
Americans for Citizen Voting was denied from the ballot over invalid signatures
Big spending, high-profile visits mark midpoint of midterm campaigning
Absentee ballots are going in the mail this week, and voters are getting bombarded by political ads and visits by high-profile surrogates.
What to know Monday as MSU recovers from campus power outage
Power is back across most of Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus, but steam and hot water problems are still disrupting classes, work and some campus services Monday.
MSU ties campus power outage to T.B. Simon Power Plant
Michigan State University says a widespread Saturday power outage is tied to an issue at the T.B. Simon Power Plant, disrupting campus operations, events, cellular service and WKAR broadcasts.
Widespread power outage hits MSU campus, closes dining and delays Breslin Center gates
Widespread power outage hits MSU campus, closes dining and delays Breslin Center gates