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Millage proposal to fix Jackson County Jail goes to ballot in August
As Election Day approaches, a Jackson Public Safety millage promises to replace a crumbling jail, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office hopes to educate the community on what they call "inadequate conditions" in the facility.
MSU basketball alum Davis Smith to hold third annual school supply drive
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Davis Smith graduated from Michigan State this spring but is staying involved and giving back to the Lansing and East Lansing communities. He will hold his third annual school supply drive next Thursday at the Clara Bell Smith Center. The drive runs from 2-4 p.m. and anyone is welcome to come […]
First responders hold active violence training at Stockbridge High School
Law enforcement held a training at the Stockbridge High School Friday morning. Officers with the Stockbridge Police Department and deputies of the Ingham County Sheriff's Department joined forces with the district to improve their ability to respond to situations of active violence.
Flags lowered to honor Melvindale police officer who was killed in the line of duty
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags in Michigan and across the country to be lowered at half-staff today in memory of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said. Officer Mohamed Said, 23, was shot and killed in the line of duty this past Sunday and will be laid to rest in Wayne County. “Officer Mohamed […]
The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition now showing at Hannah Community Center
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The next stage performance from East Lansing’s All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre is here. Opening night for “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition” is Friday, July 26, with 5 more performances scheduled over the following two weeks. 6 News anchors Jorma Duran and Megan Viecelli welcomed Jen Shaw from the production to the […]
Ingham health centers could face layoffs, site closures
The Ingham Community Health Center Board will have to consider layoffs and site closures amid a growing financial deficit. The board voted Thursday night to hold off any decisions until a special meeting scheduled for August.
Big Ten Media Days: Michigan talks about defending national title with new faces
INDIANAOPOLIS, IN. (WLNS) – As the reigning national champion, Michigan’s football team enters this new season with high expectations despite the departure of key pieces. The Wolverines will have a new head coach in Sherrone Moore, who replaces Jim Harbaugh. A new starting quarterback, with JJ McCarthy off to the NFL, and a number of […]
Lansing celebrates disability pride as ADA turns 34
July is Disability Pride Month, coinciding with the creation of the Americans With Disabilities Act that protects the rights of those with disabilities. To commemorate this milestone, events are being held all across Michigan, including in Lansing, where the Disability Network Capitol Area held its own celebration on Thursday.
U-M Sparrow trains in mass casualty response
Large-scale emergencies such as mass shootings, bombings, and natural disasters can flood hospitals with hundreds of patients. To prepare for these events, medical personnel participated in a simulation of what it would be like to work in a hospital during a mass casualty at the University of Michigan–Sparrow Hospital on Thursday.
Operation Backpack: Grubaugh Orthodontics
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Grubaugh Orthodontics in DeWitt encourages the community to donate school supplies at their office as a part of our Operation Backpack. 6 News reporter Tessa Kresch talks with Joe Grubaugh, manager of Grubaugh Orthodontics to explain why the business feels the need to participate in helping students in the upcoming school year.
Michigan State players reflect on playing EA Sports ‘College Football 25’ at media days
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (WLNS) – The college football season is quickly approaching and while the wait and anticipation builds, college football fans have been able to play games ahead of the season. EA Sports released ‘College Football 25’ officially on Friday, July 19, which is the first college football video game the company has released since […]
New Michigan football coach meets the media
INDIANAPOLIS (WLNS) — Big Ten media days are wrapping up today in Indianapolis. The Michigan State Spartans had its turn yesterday, and today the Michigan Wolverines will meet with the media to preview the season ahead. The Wolverines have a new head coach, a new quarterback, a tough schedule and a national title to defend […]
Mackinac Island wants you to name the next fudge in second annual contest
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Mackinac Island is holding a fudge naming competition for its annual Fudge Festival. People have until Wednesday, July 31 at noon to submit their chosen names at selected Mackinac Island fudge shops. Last year, ‘Crack in the Island Crunch’ won the title. The fudge shops will create their version of the chosen […]
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