Blue Owl Coffee to Close Old Town Lansing Spot
Lansing coffee shop to shutter its Old Town location, focus on Reo Town and East Lansing stores
Michigan House Candidates Raise Funds for Key Congressional Races
DNC Committee Approves Michigan's Early Primary Bid
Sports
MSU Women Fall Just Short in OT vs. Michigan in Top-15 Matchup
The Spartans' women's team suffered a narrow defeat to their arch-rival.

No. 7 Michigan State hosts No. 3 Michigan in top-10 rivalry matchup
Spartans look to extend home win streak against Wolverines in key Big Ten clash
Michigan High School Athletic Association Expands Student-Athlete Branding
New rules allow high school athletes to profit from their personal brands.
Lifestyle
Lansing TV Meteorologist Departs WILX News 10
Colton Cichoracki leaves the station after 4 years of weather coverage in Mid-Michigan.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Launches Student Art and Writing Contests
Contests open to K-12 students ahead of 2026 State of the State address
Where to Find Paczki in Lansing Before Lent
Lansing bakeries and shops are gearing up to sell the traditional Polish pastries ahead of Fat Tuesday.
Politics
Michigan Shelved Report Implicates State in Native Boarding Schools
State-funded study argues Michigan took full responsibility for Native education under federal treaties.

Michigan Senate Unanimously Approves Tougher Penalties for Human Trafficking
New legislation doubles potential sentences and prevents minors from being charged with facilitating prostitution.
Lansing's Newest Council Members Prioritize Housing and Community Engagement
Sunny Bleau and The Moons lead efforts to address local needs and amplify underrepresented voices