Local News in Ingham County

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

Michigan’s two major party candidates for U.S. Senate offer differing ideas for health care

Republican Mike Rogers rolls out plan heavy on transparency; Democrat Abdul El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All

Statement from East Lansing Police Chief Brown Regarding the Incident Outside Harper’s on Aug. 2

Two weeks after storm, Lake Lansing Park still cleaning up destruction

Cleanup continues at Lake Lansing Park two weeks after a powerful Sept. 3 storm caused widespread damage.