Lifestyle
Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee Wins National Youth Advocacy Award
The club was named a Champion for Youth by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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
Sports
Michigan State Considers Discipline for Star Guard Jeremy Fears
Spartans coach Tom Izzo weighs options after Fears' latest on-court incident, as team also loses key transfer to season-ending injury.
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
Business
Blue Owl Coffee to Close Old Town Lansing Spot
Lansing coffee shop announces closure of its Old Town location after two years.
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 Seeks $23.6M Repayment from Gotion for Stalled Big Rapids Project
State takes formal step to recoup incentives after battery plant plans were halted over legal challenges.
Crime
Lansing Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Shooting Officer
Felon Andrial Ortiz received lengthy prison term for firearm possession and attack on police
CATA Responds to Arrest Video at Downtown Transportation Center
Authorities say the individual was previously banned from the property due to violent behavior.
Judge Dismisses Brenda Tracy Lawsuit Against Former Michigan State Coach Mel Tucker
The decision comes after a university investigation found Tucker sexually harassed Tracy during a 2022 phone call.
Entertainment
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.
LCC Stages 'The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon'
College production mashes up all 209 Grimm fairy tales into one zany, family-friendly show.
Lansing Pianist Sergei Kvitko Earns Grammy Nomination
Kvitko recognized for engineering work on guitarist Julian Lage's album 'Elemental'
