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The Internet Is Just Now Discovering What is Odd About Interstate 69 in Michigan
Interstate 69 is one of 4 major interstate routes that cross Michigan along with I-75, I-94 and I-96. Interstate does something odd in Michigan and it's something that is exceedingly rare across the entire interstate system. I-69 changes direction. North-south interstates have odd numbers and for a great deal of...
Michigan State basketball makes top 10 for No. 1 recruit from Michigan
Michigan State basketball and Tom Izzo have been working extremely hard on the recruiting trail recently, potentially harder than ever before. The Spartans are after a couple key targets, but none are bigger and more important than the No. 1 recruit from the state of Michigan. Izzo knows how important...
Michigan State basketball star named top 3 breakout candidate in the country
The Michigan State basketball season is quickly approaching and I for one can't wait to see how this season comes together. With a few new faces on the team and some guys we're hoping have improved a lot this offseason, I am so curious to see how Tom Izzo manages the roster as they try to get back to the top of the Big Ten.
Mid-Michigan Matters: Collecting supplies for local schools
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Back-to-school shopping can add up. On Mid-Michigan Matters, we shared the expected back-to-school cost for K-12 students being $875. For college students, parents can plan to spend around $1,400. One in five students are unable to afford supplies. As parents edit their back-to-school shopping list, Sylvan Learning Center in Lansing hopes to relieve the financial headache. Jessica Rollins with Sylvan Learning Center shares how having the right school supplies helps students succeed academically.
This Was the Last Oldsmobile Dealer in the Michigan City that Made Oldsmobiles
Nearly everyone in America associates Detroit with cars. It is the Motor City, after all. But the car manufacturing radius went well beyond Detroit. Well known in the state and to car enthusiasts but little remembered by the general public, it was Buicks in Flint and Oldsmobiles in Lansing. Lansing...
Lansing Charter Commission looks at hiring law firm owned by MSU trustees’ chair
FRIDAY, July 26 — Lansing’s Charter Commission will decide next week between two law firms for legal counsel, one of which is owned by the chair of the Board of Trustees at Michigan State University. Dan Kelly, a Republican trustee elected president in March, is president and founder...
U of M Health -Sparrow to celebrate pet therapy dogs
LANSING, MI — University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is celebrating the positive impact of their pet therapy dogs on the well-being of the mid-Michigan community. The Lansing hospital has invited all of their certified therapy dogs for a special celebration, including new leashes and tasty treats and the unveiling of a special plaque, on Tuesday July 31.
Beal Gardens staff talk work over the summer, difficulties of the season
Although many people leave campus once the spring semester concludes, the work only begins for those at the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.Bethany Troy, lead gardener and botanical technologist of the garden, recently adopted the title in February, previously working at the Horticulture Gardens for eight years."I was just looking for a change, and this position opened up," Troy said. "When I interviewed with Beal, they talked about their community emphasis, that meant a lot to me."Troy said typically, spring and fall sees more cleanup around the garden, whereas in the summer the real maintenance begins.Troy and her two other gardeners...
A Guide to Vickers Funeral Homes Burial and Cremation Services in Mid-Michigan
Dug was born in the spring of 2017. He was bred and chosen to be a grief therapy dog based on his temperament and personality. He came home in mid-June, 2017, to live, love, work and play with us at Vickers Funeral Homes. He went to receive extensive training at what Darin likes to call ‘Puppy University’. Living with Darin, he is a “dog” most of the time, but when there is a group of people or a service, he is all work. He will “work the room”, stopping to visit with a person here, a teenager there…. And playing with the kids. You can follow some of Dug’s adventures on our Instagram page: Vickers_Funeral_Homes.
Mark Dantonio will be at Michigan State for 2024 Spartan Dawg Con
OK, so the legendary Michigan State football coach isn't taking to the sidelines again any time soon, but he's going to be in East Lansing this weekend for the fourth annual Spartan Dawg Con. Although the Mel Tucker era was fairly forgettable outside of the 2021 season, he did make...
State representative Emily Dievendorf aims to change the political system
Entering the political field means navigating a constantly evolving landscape, and state Rep. Emily Dievendorf, D-Lansing has not shied away from change.An MSU alumna, Dievendorf is a formidable advocate for social and civil justice, with a career marked by their commitment to equity and representation.Dievendorf's career in politics was unexpected. During their time at MSU studying social relations through James Madison College, they wrote a speech arguing that political positions limit one's ability to effect systemic change. This perspective was shaped by their belief that true change often occurs outside the constraints of formal political roles.However, after catalyzing significant change...
The 2024 Paris Olympics: Meet Michigan’s 17 Competitors
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics begin today and run until August 11, with the Paralympics following at the end of the month. Michigan boasts 17 athletes competing in various sports at these Games. Here’s a look at Michigan's Olympians and Paralympians:. Grant Fisher: from Grand Blanc, 27, runs multiple...
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
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