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East Lansing Police looking for man in Friday evening assault
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - East Lansing police are looking for a man involved in an assault that happened Friday. The assault took place downtown in the Ann Street Plaza around 5:30 p.m. East Lansing Police posted a video online via Facebook, showing a suspect hitting a man who was...
Great Lakes Christian Homes - 05/13/24
LANSING, Mich. — Rachel Gould, Community Director at Great Lakes Christian Homes, and residents Lester Norton and Kathy Doyle, share the reasons to move into a retirement home. For more information please visit GreatLakesCh.org or call 517-694-3700. Want to check out other Morning Blend segments? Visit the FOX47News Website.
Big Lug nominated for 2024 Mascot Hall of Fame
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Big Lug, the Lugnut’s biggest fan, is nominated for the 2024 Mascot Hall of Fame. He has some stiff competition. He is one of 19 mascots in the running. Big Lug is up against Big Al from the University of Alabama, the New Jersey Devil, Perdue Peet from Perdue University, and the Notre Dame Leprechaun, to name a few.
East Lansing Art Festival is this weekend. What you need to know
EAST LANSING — More than 180 artists are expected to showcase their work at the annual East Lansing Art Festival this weekend. The free arts festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the city's downtown. Artists’ booths will be set up on M.A.C. Avenue between Grand River and Albert avenues and on Albert Avenue from M.A.C. Avenue to Bailey Street. ...
Mason announces new police chief during city council meeting
MASON, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Mason announced a new police chief on Monday. Matthew Shutes was sworn in as the city’s police chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. Over the past 24 years, he has served in various roles in Livingston County, including deputy, detective,...
Bowler wins first individual state championship in Holt history with an incredible comeback
HOLT, Mich. (WILX) - To win a state championship is impressive, but to be the first in school history is a whole other level. That’s what Holt high school’s Emma Cadwell accomplished back in March. Cadwell is finishing up her sophomore year at Holt and plays three sports...
Kids learn about health with their teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Health Fair
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Kids and families got the chance to partake in the Teddy Bear Health Fair on Saturday. This event is designed for kids and parents to learn about health and nutrition while using there teddy bears or stuffed animals. “I think sometimes it’s a little hard...
Mother’s Day at Potter Park Zoo
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - What better way to spend Mother’s Day, then to take the most important women in your world to Potter Park Zoo. Potter Park Zoo held a Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, letting all moms into the park for free. If you haven’t been to...
Busy stretch of highway to shut down Saturday in Ingham County
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A heads up for drivers in the Lansing area as a weekend project may impact your commute. US-127 will be shut down in both directions on Saturday, May 11th as crews work to for shoulder repairs and to repair the concrete barriers, also known as the zipper wall, and guard rails between I-96 and I-496.
Pick the LSJ high school athlete of the week: May 6-11
Here is a look at the latest individuals in the running to be voted the Lansing State Journal high school athlete of the week. Voting is open until noon Wednesday to determine a winner, who will be featured in the LSJ. Refresh browser if poll doesn't immediately appear. Voting from...
UM transfer LB Semaj Bridgeman visited MSU this past weekend
A transfer portal linebacker from a rival school took a visit to Michigan State this past weekend. Semaj Bridgeman — who is a Michigan Wolverines transfer — posted that he was visiting Michigan State this past weekend. Bridgeman entered the transfer portal in late April after one season at Michigan.
10 most expensive homes sold in Ingham County, April 29 - May 5
A house in Okemos that sold for $800,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ingham County in the past week. In total, 103 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $188,295, or $139 per square foot.
Turner Dodge House celebrates moms on Mother’s Day
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - In Lansing, to celebrate Mother’s Day was Mother’s Day High Tea Day at the Turner-Dodge House. People were able to get in for $19 and mothers and their guest got the chance to enjoy some English teas, sandwiches and scones, while also being able to tour the historic house.
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