Crime
Suspect Identified in Deadly Delta Twp. Attack
21-year-old Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. to be charged with murder and assault
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.
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
Politics
Michigan lawmakers propose bills to boost housing by updating zoning laws
Bipartisan group says reforms could speed up homebuilding process by removing red tape
Michigan GOP Lawmakers Slam Whitmer's $88B Budget Proposal
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt calls the governor's plan a "non-starter" that relies too heavily on tax increases.
Over 225 Michigan Faith Leaders Condemn ICE Tactics, Demand Accountability
Clergy from diverse denominations call for transparency and systemic reform after recent civilian deaths
