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Burton Elementary takes learning to Lansing with grant
For Ena St. Germaine, a fourth-grade teacher at Burton Elementary, teaching about the branches of government isn’t limited to textbooks and tablets. She has used immersive civics education for the 37 years she has taught at the elementary school.
'Ridiculous' video of Sunday shooting circulating; police promise arrests
LANSING — Police say video apparently circulating online showing a Sunday shooting in the 200 block of West Barnes Avenue is "ridiculous." The victim, a 24-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting. During a news conference on another case on Tuesday afternoon, Lansing Police Chief Ellery Sosebee told reporters he had seen video...
WEATHER EXTRA: Beautiful midweek
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - We’re back on track this mid-May Wednesday with a pleasant forecast settling in. Early cloud cover is quick to thin out with a drier feel to go with the afternoon sunshine. High temperatures should return to the lower 70s today with a very comfortable change of pace for us, though the deep blue skies may appear a bit more whitish or milky in color. Wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota have fired up once again and some of the smoke may drift overhead during the second half of this week.
Lansing's former YaYa's location will be home to new restaurant
LANSING — A Wayne County-based restaurant chain that serves smoked brisket sandwiches, “bam bam” shrimp, rice bowls and even wings is opening a location in a building formerly home to YaYa's Flame Broiled Chicken. Big Moe’s Kitchen, which has five locations in Michigan, will open one at 3011 E. Saginaw St., which has...
Recognizing local businesses for their impact in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Some businesses were honored for impacting Lansing’s south side community. On Wednesday, the South Lansing Business Association held an award ceremony at the Celebration Cinema theatre. Three awards were presented, including Business of the Year and the Alfreda Schmidt Lifetime Achievement Award. The president of...
Lansing residents spend ‘Quality’ time with law enforcement
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing residents had the chance to meet with local law enforcement on Wednesday. The Lansing Police Department held Quality Time with a Cop at the Quality Dairy on Dunkel Road. The event aims to build relationships between police officers and people who live and work in the Lansing community over coffee and donuts.
See Greater Lansing's high school baseball, softball stat leaders: May 16
Here is a look at the high school baseball and softball leaders in Greater Lansing through Tuesday's games. This reflects stats submitted by area coaches. For inclusion, stats should be provided to bcalloway@lsj.com and sports@lsj.com. BASEBALL Batting average ...
Michigan beginning alcohol sales at football games following successful rollouts at its other venues
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Alcohol sales will begin this football season at Michigan Stadium, following the lead of in-state rival Michigan State and a trend of booze being made available at college sports venues across the nation. The Michigan athletic department made the announcement Thursday following successful rollouts of alcohol sales at its hockey and basketball arenas. The university’s Board of Regents voted to implement a liquor license at the “Big House” starting with the Aug. 31 opener against Fresno State. According to a survey by The Associated Press of Power Five conference schools and Notre Dame, 55 of 69 sold alcohol in the public areas of their stadiums last season. Michigan State, Kentucky and Stanford began alcohol sales at their football stadiums in 2023. Michigan started alcohol sales at Yost Ice Arena and Crisler Center in February as a trial run for sales at the football stadium. The athletic department said there were no reported issues related to drunken behavior or medical responses.
State housing policy conference met with protests calling for cheaper rent
LANSING, Mich. (WILX/WNEM/WLUC) - Protesters gathered in Lansing Tuesday, demanding state officials do something about the rising rent and home prices. Since the Pandemic, renters and first-time homebuyers in Michigan have struggled to find something affordable. According to Rent.com, Michiganders, on average, are nearly paying an extra $300 a month for rent since the Pandemic hit in 2020.
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