Michigan Lawmakers Advocate for U.P. Mining, Budget Priorities at D.C. Summit
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn says meetings with federal officials focused on strengthening partnerships and regional economic development.
K9 Wins Super Bowl MVP, Michigan Hockey Dominates
Green Oak Scientist, Small-Business Owner Rob Hower Makes Case for Education, Health Care and Economic Change in State Senate Bid
Lifestyle
Lansing Approves Site for Homeless Mod Pod Community
City to negotiate with Ingham County for parking lot location, but plan still requires approvals.

Michigan Governor Proposes $625M for Student Literacy Programs
Funding would support early literacy initiatives, teacher training, and universal Pre-K by 2027.
Michigan Bans Cell Phones in Classrooms
New state law aims to reduce distractions and improve student focus
Sports
MSU Basketball Team's Uncertain Future
Experts debate Spartans' outlook in Big Ten

Michigan's Bates and Chock Capture Olympic Gold in Figure Skating
Governor Whitmer celebrates the pair's success in the mixed team event at the 2026 Winter Games
MSU Basketball Survives OT Thriller, Big Ten Hockey Race Heats Up
Press Pass recaps the week in Michigan sports, including MSU's close call, Michigan's big win, and the Pistons and Red Wings' playoff pushes.
Business
Downtown Lansing Businesses See Valentine's Day Boost
Local shops report busy weekend during annual "Feel the Love" shopping event

Lansing Data Center Project Gets Contract Amendments After Public Input
Mayor says Deep Green is working with city to ensure promises are legally binding.
Bubbakoo's Burritos to Open First Lansing Location
New Jersey-based franchise brings its fusion Mexican fare to Michigan capital city
Crime
Eaton County Sheriff Investigates Homicide After Active Shooter Report
Authorities say the incident occurred near Farmstead Lane and Green Meadows Drive in Delta Township.

Crash Shuts Down MLK Jr. Blvd. at Grand River Avenue in Lansing
Authorities advise drivers to avoid the area as the severity of the crash is unknown.
Crash Shuts Down Part of Waverly Rd. in Lansing
Multiple emergency vehicles on scene as investigation continues
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'