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Lansing data center gains support from business & labor leaders

Danny Valle

DeWitt - St. Johns

Solar farm proposed in Bingham Township sparks neighbor concerns

Claire Bacarella

Weather

More clouds and warmer temperatures Tuesday across Mid-Michigan

Jake DeRees

State Capitol

Marijuana tax for roads faces legal challenge in Michigan

Alonna Johnson

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Health Officials: Bat tests positive for rabies in Eaton County

Colin Jankowski

Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Lansing Police investigating Sunday morning homicide

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Michigan lawmakers propose 32% tax on smartphones bought for children

Sarah Poulos

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

National News

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

Fire departments tackle volunteer shortage with new recruiting program

Ranger Power officially presents its solar expansion plans to Fayette Township

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

Michigan lawmakers propose 32% tax on smartphones bought for children

Opposition to solar expansion continues at Fayette Township Board meeting

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

National News

White House defends Commerce Secretary Lutnick amid news of Epstein ties

Rep. Ro Khanna reveals 6 individuals whose names were redacted in Epstein files

Canada is funding the cost to build the Gordie Howe International Bridge

Two children die in Jackson house fire

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

Warmer temperatures arrive Monday and stick around for several days

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

Excellence in Education - Jennifer Farmer - 01/14/26

Snowfall ends the week across Mid-Michigan with temps dropping this weekend

East Lansing camping ban ordinance faces pushback from residents & advocates

A bit brighter on Wednesday before snow returns to Mid-Michigan on Thursday

Historic Jackson hotel restoration gets first payment

What's happened since Hillsdale outlawed camping on public land?

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Excellence in Education - LaTasha Thomas - 12/24/25

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Excellence in Education - Elizabeth Lautner - 12/10/25

Excellence in Education - Nicole Shipley - 12/03/25

Excellence in Education - Sean Sabo - 11/26/25

Excellence in Education - Jeff Burgess - 11/19/25

Excellence in Education - Amanda Lewis - 11/12/25

Excellence in Education - Ben Darin - 11/05/25

Excellence in Education - Liz Younglove - 10/29/25

Excellence in Education - Kimberly Stevenson - 10/22/25

Excellence In Education - Becca Drozd - 10/15/25

Excellence In Education - Gina Richards - 10/08/25

Excellence in Education - Brett Metzger - 09/30/25

Lansing house fire kills 1, injures 2 others early Tuesday morning

Excellence In Education - Erik Smith 09/24/25

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