Michigan Governor's Push to Electrify State Fleet Slows Down
Whitmer's initiative to transition state vehicles to electric faces challenges in final year
Michigan lawmakers propose bills to boost housing by updating zoning laws
Suspect Identified in Deadly Delta Twp. Attack
Crime
Two Charged in Murders of Lansing Men Whose Bodies Were Found in 2025
Authorities say the victims were shot and killed in Lansing before their bodies were moved and concealed.

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.
Sports
K9 Wins Super Bowl MVP, Michigan Hockey Dominates
Verlander Returns to Tigers, 2026 Winter Olympics on Horizon

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
Lifestyle
Michigan Bans Student Cell Phone Use During Class Time
New law prohibits K-12 students from using smartphones in classrooms starting in 2026-27 school year.

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.
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
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'