Lansing and Jackson, MI News and Local Breaking News and Weather Headlines

MSU Campus

MSU journalism students cover their own campus tragedy

Sarah Poulos

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Mixed reactions from Lansing neighbors after city picks site for mod pods

Asya Lawrence

Local News

71-year-old pedestrian is dead after a crash in Lansing Thursday evening

DeWitt - St. Johns

Bath chocolate shop ships Valentine's treats worldwide

Claire Bacarella

Weather

Spring like conditions expected across Mid-Michigan Friday

Jake DeRees

News

City activates 'Code Blue' to extend through Sunday

Erica Murphy
More News In Your Neighborhood

Local News

Lansing data center project gets contract amendments after public input

Lauren van Staveren

Weather

A February thaw comes to Mid-Michigan starting Friday

Bryan Bachman

Weather

More warm air and sunshine on the way across Mid-Michigan this weekend

Jake DeRees

National News

Local News

Whitmer's final budget includes $1.6 billion investment in Michigan roads

Sarah Poulos

State

Governor Whitmer proposes $625M for student literacy

Danny Valle

Delta Twp - Grand Ledge

High schoolers training to tackle Michigan construction workforce shortage

Will Lemmink
DeWitt - St. Johns

Whitmer proposes back-to-school tax holiday for Michigan families

Claire Bacarella

Jackson - Hillsdale

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce unveils 20-year vision plan

Matt Prysiazny

Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Mayor Schor approves site for Lansing's homeless mod pod community

Carey Jarvis

Excellence In Education

Excellence in Education - Jennifer Miller - 02/11/26

FOX 47 News

Weather

Cooling down across Mid-Michigan Wednesday with another warm up on the way

Jake DeRees
MSU Campus

MSU sends false emergency alert

Sarah Poulos

Weather

Flurries possible into Wednesday morning, with some slight cooling ahead

Bryan Bachman

Delta Twp - Grand Ledge

Gov. Whitmer signs bills banning student cell phone use during class time

Will Lemmink

Jackson - Hillsdale

Fire departments tackle volunteer shortage with new recruiting program

Matt Prysiazny

Jackson - Hillsdale

Ranger Power presents solar expansion plans in Fayette Township

Darius Udrys

Sports

Tigers and Justin Verlander agree to one-year contract for 2026 season

Kellen Voss
Weather

More clouds and warmer temperatures Tuesday across Mid-Michigan

Jake DeRees

Local News

Michigan lawmakers propose 32% tax on smartphones bought for children

Sarah Poulos

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Deep Green data center presentation draws large crowd at Lansing council meeting

Asya Lawrence

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Lansing data center gains support from business & labor leaders

Danny Valle

Jackson - Hillsdale

Opposition to solar expansion continues at Fayette Township Board meeting

Darius Udrys

Weather

Quiet weather continues across Mid-Michigan on Tuesday, along with milder temps

Bryan Bachman
DeWitt - St. Johns

Solar farm proposed in Bingham Township sparks neighbor concerns

Claire Bacarella

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Health Officials: Bat tests positive for rabies in Eaton County

Colin Jankowski

Jackson - Hillsdale

Two children die in Jackson house fire

Claire Bacarella

Press Pass

MSU's OT Thriller, Big Ten Hockey, Pistons, Wings, and More

Jack Ebling

Weather

A warmer week ahead across Mid-Michigan with chances for mixed precipitation

Jake DeRees

Weather

Warmer temperatures arrive Monday and stick around for several days

AJ Walker
Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

UPDATE: One charged in connection to Lansing homicide

FOX 47 News

Weather

Today is another cold one with lots of sunshine

FOX 47 News

Weather

Today will be another cold one, but warmer temps are very near

FOX 47 News

Jackson - Hillsdale

Toy collectors gather for annual Jackson show celebration

Matt Prysiazny

Jackson - Hillsdale

Super Bowl shopping rush hits local grocery stores

Matt Prysiazny

Weather

Cold by dry conditions overnight, but get ready for some warmer temps next week

FOX 47 News
Weather

A cold weekend ahead with chances for snow showers

AJ Walker

MSU Campus

MSU Trustees vote to move forward with IM West demolition

Colin Jankowski

Delta Twp - Grand Ledge

Free winter fitness classes help neighbors beat cold weather at Lansing Mall

Will Lemmink

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

New interim manager takes over Charlotte following recent leadership departures

Will Lemmink

Mason - Leslie - Dansville - Stockbridge

Shelter animals predict Super Bowl winner in annual FOX 47 tradition

Sarah Poulos

Weather

Arctic cold returns with breezy conditions tonight, lingers into the weekend

Bryan Bachman
Jackson - Hillsdale

Is Jackson running out of salt?

Darius Udrys

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Lansing extends Code Blue cold weather response through Feb. 14

Carey Jarvis

Weather

Dicey road conditions this morning across Mid-Michigan as snow continues

Jake DeRees

East Lansing - Okemos - Haslett - Williamston - Webberville

East Lansing restaurant raises funds for MSU hockey family after sudden loss

Colin Jankowski

State

New tool tracks immigration agents in Michigan

Danny Valle

Jackson - Hillsdale

Church donation helps Jackson music therapy program running

Matt Prysiazny
Weather

Snow showers with possible freezing drizzle tonight, more snow ahead for Friday

Bryan Bachman

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Lansing HRCS director resigns, City says mod pod project is still on track

Asya Lawrence

Jackson - Hillsdale

Who pays for the Jackson County Tower Ballroom?

Darius Udrys

DeWitt - St. Johns

Students learn responsible AI use in journalism

Claire Bacarella

Sports

Tarik Skubal wins arbitration case over Tigers, set to be paid $32M in 2026

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

$3.5 million Teen Space facility begins operations in Eaton Rapids

Will Lemmink
Weather

Snowfall to bring possible travel hazards across Mid-Michigan Thursday evening

Jake DeRees

Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

3 DEGREE GUARANTEE: Local nonprofit supports cancer patients with daily tasks

Sarah Poulos

Jackson - Hillsdale

Jackson conducts deer harvest to control growing population

Matt Prysiazny

DeWitt - St. Johns

Lansing airport to get $7.8M for new boarding bridges

Claire Bacarella

Weather

Messy weather returns to Mid-Michigan on Thursday

Bryan Bachman

Excellence In Education

Excellence in Education - Rachel Engel - 02/04/26

FOX 47 News
Excellence In Education

Excellence in Education - Celia Bissett - 01/28/26

FOX 47 News

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

“They just want a chance”: Former encampment residents await what comes next

Asya Lawrence

Excellence In Education

Excellence in Education - Brandon Bailey - 01/21/26

FOX 47 News

New tax credit could help 335,000 Michigan seniors save on property taxes

City of Hillsdale won't legalize "Hope Harbor" homeless shelter

Jackson approves RX Kids program for new parents despite funding uncertainty

Two charged with open murder in connection with Lansing deaths

Lansing data center project gets contract amendments after public input

A February thaw comes to Mid-Michigan starting Friday

More warm air and sunshine on the way across Mid-Michigan this weekend

National News

Inflation cools to 2.4%, closer to Fed's target

Epstein gifts and emails prompt resignation of Goldman Sachs general counsel

Second US carrier strike group heads to Middle East in Iran standoff

Whitmer's final budget includes $1.6 billion investment in Michigan roads

Governor Whitmer proposes $625M for student literacy

High schoolers training to tackle Michigan construction workforce shortage

Whitmer proposes back-to-school tax holiday for Michigan families

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce unveils 20-year vision plan

Mayor Schor approves site for Lansing's homeless mod pod community

Excellence in Education - Jennifer Miller - 02/11/26

Cooling down across Mid-Michigan Wednesday with another warm up on the way

MSU sends false emergency alert

Flurries possible into Wednesday morning, with some slight cooling ahead

Gov. Whitmer signs bills banning student cell phone use during class time

Fire departments tackle volunteer shortage with new recruiting program

Ranger Power presents solar expansion plans in Fayette Township

Tigers and Justin Verlander agree to one-year contract for 2026 season

More clouds and warmer temperatures Tuesday across Mid-Michigan

Michigan lawmakers propose 32% tax on smartphones bought for children

Deep Green data center presentation draws large crowd at Lansing council meeting

Lansing data center gains support from business & labor leaders

Opposition to solar expansion continues at Fayette Township Board meeting

Quiet weather continues across Mid-Michigan on Tuesday, along with milder temps

Solar farm proposed in Bingham Township sparks neighbor concerns

Health Officials: Bat tests positive for rabies in Eaton County

Two children die in Jackson house fire

MSU's OT Thriller, Big Ten Hockey, Pistons, Wings, and More

A warmer week ahead across Mid-Michigan with chances for mixed precipitation

Warmer temperatures arrive Monday and stick around for several days

UPDATE: One charged in connection to Lansing homicide

Today is another cold one with lots of sunshine

Today will be another cold one, but warmer temps are very near

Toy collectors gather for annual Jackson show celebration

Super Bowl shopping rush hits local grocery stores

Cold by dry conditions overnight, but get ready for some warmer temps next week

A cold weekend ahead with chances for snow showers

MSU Trustees vote to move forward with IM West demolition

Free winter fitness classes help neighbors beat cold weather at Lansing Mall

New interim manager takes over Charlotte following recent leadership departures

Shelter animals predict Super Bowl winner in annual FOX 47 tradition

Arctic cold returns with breezy conditions tonight, lingers into the weekend

Is Jackson running out of salt?

Lansing extends Code Blue cold weather response through Feb. 14

Dicey road conditions this morning across Mid-Michigan as snow continues

East Lansing restaurant raises funds for MSU hockey family after sudden loss

New tool tracks immigration agents in Michigan

Church donation helps Jackson music therapy program running

Snow showers with possible freezing drizzle tonight, more snow ahead for Friday

Lansing HRCS director resigns, City says mod pod project is still on track

Who pays for the Jackson County Tower Ballroom?

Students learn responsible AI use in journalism

Tarik Skubal wins arbitration case over Tigers, set to be paid $32M in 2026

$3.5 million Teen Space facility begins operations in Eaton Rapids

Snowfall to bring possible travel hazards across Mid-Michigan Thursday evening

3 DEGREE GUARANTEE: Local nonprofit supports cancer patients with daily tasks

Jackson conducts deer harvest to control growing population

Lansing airport to get $7.8M for new boarding bridges

Messy weather returns to Mid-Michigan on Thursday

Excellence in Education - Rachel Engel - 02/04/26

Excellence in Education - Celia Bissett - 01/28/26

“They just want a chance”: Former encampment residents await what comes next

Excellence in Education - Brandon Bailey - 01/21/26

Start Your Mornings With FOX 47