News across Greater Lansing
Gun recovered from man fatally shot by Lansing police was not real, department says
The Lansing Police Department says a firearm recovered from a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police last month was not a real gun.
State Lawmakers Urge East Lansing to Reconsider HRC Limits in Letter to City Council
The city's Human Rights Commission can no longer review complaints about city officials.
LISTEN: AI, cell phones and workloads: Haslett students weigh in as members of MDE advisory group
Two Haslett High School students are serving on the Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council for the 2026-27 school year.
What Michigan’s bald eagle comeback can teach us about saving other birds
Bald eagles are on the rise, but concern may be shifting from them to small bird populations.
Double whammy: Rising gas and diesel prices put pressure on Michigan food access
As gas prices reached $4.95 in Lansing in September, higher transportation expenses placed added pressure on families and the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
Michigan deer hunting is going high tech as archery season begins
Michigan archery season opens with new digital deer tags available through the DNR Hunt Fish app. Acorn production could also affect deer movement.
Slotkin says voters should be wary of federal interference in midterms
Senator Elissa Slotkin said President Donald Trump’s attempts at changing election processes so close to November are concerning.
Advocates pressure lawmakers to end fees for serving restraining orders
In Michigan, law enforcement agencies can charge fees for serving a personal protection order.
Lansing Police had extra patrols of River Trail amid homeless deaths
The Lansing Police Department says officers were already making extra patrols along the Lansing River Trail amid a string of violent deaths over the summer.
Emerging Opioid Cychlorphine Can Be Hidden in Other Drugs, MSU Warns
Cychlorphine can be 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
LISTEN: Behind the scenes of WKAR’s upcoming 7th Congressional District debate
"Decision 2026: Michigan's 7th Congressional District Debate" will be livestreamed on October 6 and then broadcast on WKAR-TV and radio streams on October 7.
Michigan Secretary of State candidates debate election security, voter trust
Candidates for Michigan Secretary of State detailed plans for election security, voter trust, and branch office access during a League of Women Voters forum.