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Dog rescued in morning fire
LANSING — Lansing Fire Fighters were able to rescue a dog following an early morning fire. Officials were called just after 4:30 Friday Morning, April 26. We’re told that both the first and second floors of the home on the 300 block of W. Shiawassee were on fire.
Beloved therapy dog who cheered up Sparrow patients, staff dies at 14
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Murphy, the beloved labradoodle who cheered up patients at Sparrow Hospital for about a decade, has died. Previous coverage: Therapy dog, former nurse bring comfort to patients, stressed staff at Sparrow. Murphy’s owner, Martha, shared the devastating news with News 10 on Friday. News 10′s...
Eaton County bar described as local treasure for sale to 'the right person'
CHARLOTTE — Thirsty Bird Bar & Kitchen, the most recent in a long line of neighborhood watering holes to call 208 S. Cochran Ave. home, is for sale. "I think if the right person came along, they would see the value of it and the service it offers to the community for being...
Students plant cherry tree at Potter Park Zoo to celebrate Arbor Day
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Some excited second graders planted a cherry tree at Potter Park Zoo on Friday for Arbor Day. Zoo-goers experienced activities highlighting the importance of trees, including interactive conservation stations. They also got to take home a sapling of their own. “We have five different varieties, all...
When weather allows you to start tending gardens
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — You might be tempted to start your gardening after having a taste of warmer temperatures for the end of March and throughout most of the month of April. However, here is a look at how our past weather trends can help you decide whether to take the gardening gear out this weekend.
Meet Ruelaine Stokes, Lansing's new poet laureate
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is naming a longtime educator and activist to represent the area’s poetry community. Ruelaine Stokes has been named the new Lansing poet laureate. WKAR’s Scott Pohl talked with Stokes about her poetry, and her plans. Interview Transcript. Scott Pohl: Ruelaine Stokes, welcome,...
A tradition continues: Meet Lansing's new Poet Laureate
Ruelaine Stokes has been named Lansing's new Poet Laureate. Stokes has been a part of the poetry scene in the greater Lansing area for years. Video gives you a quick look at what a poet laureate is and who Ruelaine is taking the reigns from. (The following is a transcription...
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