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NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Michigan State vs North Carolina
March 23, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) reacts against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Rumblings A Four-Star Michigan Commit Could Flip To B1G School
Bobby Kanka became the first member of the 2025 class when he announced his commitment back in 2023. Kanka, a DE out of Howell, Michigan, is getting attention from Big Ten schools like Michigan State and Wisconsin. The two Big Ten schools. Wisconsin coach out to see Kanka:. Will be...
For the love of sneakers: House of Soles co-founder offers styles for local sneakerheads
Meet Lonnie Smith, co-founder of House of Soles, a sneaker shop located in Downtown East Lansing, which held its grand reopening on May 11. The reopening is part of a passion all for the love of sneakers. Lonnie and his twin Lennie opened the original shop in 2020, stemming from a childhood passion for sneakers."We were 16 and that's about the age kids start looking for a job and I was talking to my mom about getting a job since I was selling shoes on the street with my friends," Lonnie Smith said. "My mom has always been a business...
Walstom Family Gift to MSU Supports Women’s Health Research, Medical Care
To close the gap between women’s health research and other scientific disciplines, Ward and Mari Walstrom of Harbor Springs have made a $1 million gift to bolster education and research in the MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. The Walstrom Family Endowed...
Michigan man federally charged for stealing police gun, firing at officer during arrest
LANSING, MI – A Lansing man is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a police firearm and shooting at officers who were attempting to arrest him, officials said. Andrial Ched Ortiz, 29, of Lansing, is charged with felon in possession of firearms, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced today.
Muskegon County caregiver accused of submitting false Medicaid claims
LANSING, MI - A Montague woman is facing prison time after she allegedly lied about providing in-home care to collect Medicaid dollars. Julia Bland, 28, was arraigned at Ingham County’s 54-B District Court Friday, May 17 on one count of Medicaid fraud, a four-year felony, according to a news release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
O'Tey, Sturgis track and field set even more records in qualifying for state championships
GRAND LEDGE — Keyanna O'Tey will get an opportunity to defend her sprint titles in a couple of weeks at the MHSAA state finals. This time, it will take place at the Division 1 level. On Friday, O'Tey won regional championships in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes as the Lady Trojans finished second as a team at the Region 4-1 meet in Grand Ledge. ...
Former DeWitt swimmer becomes the first in school history to make the Olympic Trials
DEWITT, Mich. (WILX) - Jordyn Shipps is forever etched into school history as the first swimmer from DeWitt High School to make the Olympic Trials. Shipps swam at DeWitt High School, graduated in 2021, and just wrapped up her junior year at Oakland University. Shipps has been one of the...
Oklahoma State softball live score updates vs Michigan in NCAA Tournament regional final
Coach Kenny Gajewski and the fifth-seeded Oklahoma State Cowgirls will try to advance to the NCAA softball tournament super regionals Sunday, needing just one win against Michigan in the Stillwater Regional final. Here's what you need to know about the Cowgirls and Wolverines: More: Oklahoma State softball erases ugly start, tops Kentucky to reach Stillwater Regional...
517 Day is here! How to get your shuffle on and celebrate all things Lansing
Across the city, events are being hosted for Lansing residents to enjoy and celebrate the city they call home. One day isn't enough for all the things you can see across the city, so the celebrations will be held on both Friday and Saturday. Here's some ideas for how to...
Montague woman charged with Medicaid fraud for allegedly submitting false claims
MONTAGUE, Mich. — A Montague woman is facing a charge of Medicaid fraud after allegedly submitting a false claim. Julia Bland, 28, was arraigned in an Ingham County courtroom on a single charge of Medicaid Fraud-False Claim, a four-year felony. The charges were announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday.
WEATHER EXTRA: Isolated storms bring a big weekend warm-up
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - There is a small chance for an isolated shower or storm on Friday, but all eyes are on the big warm-up coming for the weekend. First Alert Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki is live at the News 10+ Digital Desk with the details. Tune in during any of...
Group tied to Lansing-area auto thefts arrested in Detroit area
LANSING — Eight Detroit-area men have been charged as part of a multi-state auto theft ring that operated throughout Michigan, including in the Lansing area, and stole hundreds of vehicles. The theft ring stole more than 400 vehicles valued at more than $8 million by targeting new vehicle storage...
Michigan launches program to help connect large clean energy projects to federal funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the MI Healthy Climate Conference in Lansing, Michigan on May 17, 2024. (Photo: Anna Liz Nichols) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced during the MI Healthy Climate Conference on Friday that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) will now be able to more broadly leverage federal dollars to support clean energy projects.
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.
DeWitt teenager injured in Saturday afternoon crash
RILEY TWP. — A 17-year-old DeWitt boy suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday when the vehicle he was driving was struck by a commercial vehicle. Clinton County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Francis and Pratt roads at about 1 p.m. Saturday after a reported two-vehicle crash, Lt. Dan Spitzley said in a press release.
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