Local News in Ingham County

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

City of East Lansing Published September 18

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.

Lawrence calls for pause on advanced AI development, federal jobs program

Democratic U.S. House candidate William Lawrence is calling for a pause on development of advanced AI models and a New Deal-style jobs program for workers displaced by the technology.

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise on Thursday, and the pilot ejected safely, a military spokesman said.

Consumers will eventually pay the price for record-high diesel fuel

The Trump administration’s military action in Iran has sent the price for diesel fuel soaring in the U.S.

NCAA admits replay errors, reiterates it cannot change result of Western Michigan-Michigan game

Western Michigan and its conference have insisted Michigan should not have been given an extra second in its dramatic win over the Broncos two weeks ago. The NCAA agrees, but said it can’t do anything about it.

Benson, James offer differing plans on tariffs, data centers, health care at Detroit Econ Club

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James outlined their plans to lower costs, addressing tariffs, data centers, health care, and state government.

City of East Lansing Published September 16

A Portion of the Bailey Street Parking Lot to Close Friday, Oct. 2

Community members are advised that a large portion of the Bailey Street Parking Lot, 139 Bailey St., will close as of Friday, Oct. 2.

Mid-Michigan gas prices hover around $5 mark

Continued hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, as well as other conflicts, are causing gas prices to rise once more.

Benson blasts James' vow to reinstate right-to-work during UAW conference

Michigan became the first state to repeal its right-to-work law in 2023, when Democrats used their then-new trifecta in Lansing to axe the law.