Lifestyle
Michigan Store Sells Fourth Big Lottery Prize in 3 Years
Borders Corner Store in Mount Pleasant has become known as a lucky spot for Michigan Lottery players.
Michigan Town Lands in Top 10 Best Suburbs in America
Okemos ranks #9 nationally, beating out thousands of other suburbs across the country.
Lansing Celebrates Black History Month with Community Event
Residents gathered to honor the past, present, and future of Black history in the city.
Business
Lansing Planning Commission Backs Data Center Rezoning
Commissioners vote 5-2 to recommend city council approve 24-megawatt facility near Grand River
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended
Entrepreneurs now have until March 6 to apply for a $10,000 prize and statewide exposure.
Congressman Walberg Praises Independent Contractor Rule
Proposed federal regulation aims to update worker classifications and support small businesses.
Crime
Chicago Man Sentenced to Nearly 30 Years for Sex Trafficking Conviction
Dennis Williams received a 28-year federal prison term for the violent sex trafficking of five young victims, including a 15-year-old girl.
Two arrested in Metro Detroit human trafficking case
Jowuan Shorter and Kylee Berry charged with operating a human trafficking enterprise and accepting earnings of prostitution
Man sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping girlfriend, police chase in Lansing
Maurice Ray, Jr. faces maximum sentence for firearm possession and abduction
Health
EPA Seeks to Scrap Tougher Soot Pollution Limits, Raising Health Concerns
Michigan health advocates warn of risks from rollback of PM2.5 standards.
Michigan Nursing Home Costs Soar, Outpacing National Averages
New data shows Michigan residents pay nearly twice the median household income for nursing home care.
Michigan Expands Youth Mental Health Funding
New programs and Medicaid support aim to improve access to care for young people.
Sports
MSU's Beloved 'Zeke the Wonderdog' Dies at 10
The Foley family announces the passing of Buckshot, the golden Labrador who served as Zeke the Wonderdog IV for a decade.
Michigan State hockey coach confronts official after upset loss
Adam Nightingale pursued an official for nearly a minute after No. 1 Michigan State's 5-1 defeat to Ohio State
Stoat Plushies Awarded to Olympic Medalists
The 2026 Winter Olympics mascots are Tina and Milo, two stoats representing the host cities of Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milano.
