Lansing Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Shooting Officer
Felon Andrial Ortiz received lengthy prison term for firearm possession and attack on police
Michigan House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Data Centers
Blue Owl Coffee to Close Old Town Lansing Spot
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
Longtime Lansing Favorite Reopens Under New Ownership and New Name
The Airport Tavern's comeback is official: new name, new owner, and small updates coming — find out what's on the horizon.

Pioneer High Teacher Wins Excellence in Education Award
Sean Sabo recognized for his dedication to developing students' writing and critical thinking skills
MSU Launches Civic Education Academy Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary
The new program aims to strengthen civics knowledge among Michigan high school students and teachers.
Entertainment
LCC Stages 'The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon'
College production mashes up all 209 Grimm fairy tales into one zany, family-friendly show.

Lansing's Green Door Music Venue Passes the Torch
New owners Scott Bell and Irving Ronk aim to maintain the venue's legacy while introducing more diverse musical acts.
Lansing Pianist Sergei Kvitko Earns Grammy Nomination
Kvitko recognized for engineering work on guitarist Julian Lage's album 'Elemental'
Politics
Former Michigan Governors Urge Political Civility After Minnesota Unrest
Bipartisan panel calls for respect and unity across the political spectrum

Former Michigan Governors Call for Political Civility
Bipartisan group urges return to civil discourse amid national tensions over immigration enforcement
Petition Gathering Challenges in the Digital Age
Changing habits and platforms make it harder for signature collectors to reach voters