News across Greater Lansing
El Niño could bring milder, less snowy winter to Michigan, climatologist says
El Niño may bring milder temperatures and less snowfall to Michigan this fall and winter, according to MSU climatologist Jeff Andresen
Benson, James boast dueling endorsements from first responders, veterans groups
Both Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson have taken on endorsements from emergency workers and veterans in their campaigns for Michigan governor.
Health policy polling shows similar feelings across party lines
New polling shows Michigan Democratic and Republican voters are not all that different when it comes to their views on health policy.
Michigan State running back Cam Edwards had a season-ending knee injury in the loss to Nebraska
Cam Edwards ran for 304 yards and three touchdowns in three-plus games for the Spartans before he was hurt Saturday.
Michigan congresswoman pitches bipartisan bill as way to lower child care costs
Despite the Childcare Modernization Act having Democratic and Republican support, the slow political process in Washington D.C. is keeping it from getting passed.
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.