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

Local News

US-127 closed near Lansing after strong storms flooded roads

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Weather

Severe weather potential continues into Saturday morning across Mid-Michigan

Jake DeRees

News

4 dead in Michigan after powerful storms that produced at least 1 tornado

KATHY McCORMACK and JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press

News

Former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore takes plea deal

WXYZ Web Team

Local News

State lawmakers propose pausing data center construction in Michigan

Sarah Poulos

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Bakery, quilt shop and teen space hold ribbon cuttings in Eaton Rapids

Will Lemmink
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Weather Alerts

Tornadoes touch down in multiple West Michigan counties, says NWS

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Lions

Taylor Decker announces he has requested his release from the Detroit Lions

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors on the Go: Two Friends Who Never Miss a Mile

Bob Hoffman

National News

Weather

Tornado Warnings, Severe Storm potential throughout Mid-Michigan

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Weather

Storms return to Mid-Michigan late Friday, possibly bringing severe weather

Bryan Bachman

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Lansing sees economic development and tourism growth in 2025

Asya Lawrence
Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Michigan State Police expand school liaison program into Eaton Rapids classrooms

Will Lemmink

Weather

Umbrellas needed with rain across Mid-Michigan followed by Friday thunderstorms

Jake DeRees

Local News

Ingham County special education bond heads to voters

Sarah Poulos

Jackson - Hillsdale

Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney delivers final State of the City address

Danny Valle

Weather

Showers tonight into Thursday, isolated severe storms possible late Friday

Bryan Bachman
DeWitt - St. Johns

Ovid mom speaks out as social media safety hearings begin

Claire Bacarella

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Michigan Republicans propose allowing concealed carry without a license

Larry Wallace

Mason - Leslie - Dansville - Stockbridge

AG clears deputy in fatal Vevay Township officer-involved shooting

Carey Jarvis

Excellence In Education

Excellence in Education - Christopher Hansen - 03/04/26

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News

Michigan's 'I Voted' sticker contest returning; here's how to submit an entry

Kellen Voss

Jackson - Hillsdale

TONIGHT: Jackson mayor to deliver 2026 State of the City Address

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Weather

Tapping into the 50's with more sun today across Mid-Michigan ahead of showers

Jake DeRees

Jackson - Hillsdale

Higher fines, new rules: Downtown Jackson parking sparks debate

Sarah Poulos

MSU Campus

Far from home, MSU student watches Iran conflict unfold

Danny Valle

Weather

Patchy fog tonight, warmer days ahead with showers and possible storms

Bryan Bachman

East Lansing - Okemos - Haslett - Williamston - Webberville

East Lansing's Haven House is the 3 Degree Guarantee recipient for March

Colin Jankowski

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Eaton Rapids to replace aging water mains and more in $20M+ infrastructure push

Will Lemmink
Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Gun violence costs Lansing taxpayers up to $1.2 million per incident, data shows

Larry Wallace

Weather

A bit cloudier today across Mid-Michigan with temperatures continuing to warm

Jake DeRees

State

Protesters rally at Lansing capitol against conflict in Iran

Danny Valle

State

Michigan gas prices rise amid Middle East conflict

Danny Valle

Weather

Cloudier and soggier as the week goes on, but more Spring warmth is ahead

Bryan Bachman

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

“Good luck driving down the street”: Road work begins soon on Oakland Avenue

Asya Lawrence
DeWitt - St. Johns

Rural seniors face food access gap

Claire Bacarella

Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Lansing sees drop in gun violence, community groups aim to keep momentum

Larry Wallace

Sports

David Montgomery releases statement after being traded to Houston Texans

Kellen Voss

MSU Campus

Michigan State mourns Zeke the Wonderdog who embodied Spartan spirit

Lauren van Staveren

Press Pass

MSU Gets Big Road Win, Michigan Wins Big Ten Title, Pistons, and NFL Combine

Jack Ebling

Weather

Much warmer to start the week across Mid-Michigan with more sunshine expected

Jake DeRees
Mason - Leslie - Dansville - Stockbridge

How to earn extra cash and find free tax help before the deadline

Sarah Poulos

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Michigan Nordic Fire Festival celebrates 11th year in Charlotte

Claire Bacarella

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

LEGO Palooza fundraiser supports science learning at Impression 5

Claire Bacarella

Weather

A big warmup is on the way: Get ready to put away the big coats for a while

AJ Walker

Weather

Cold Sunshine Sunday: 60s Return by the Weekend

AJ Walker

East Lansing - Okemos - Haslett - Williamston - Webberville

Quiet Adventures symposium draws outdoor enthusiasts to East Lansing

Will Lemmink
Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Lansing event wraps Black History Month celebrating the past, present and future

Will Lemmink

Weather

Cold Sunshine Before a Major Warm-Up

AJ Walker

Weather

Snow Showers Today, Then a Major Warm-Up with Rain Midweek For Our Neighborhoods

AJ Walker

DeWitt - St. Johns

From the sidelines to the spotlight

Claire Bacarella

Weather

Snow returns to close out February, but early March brings another warmup

Bryan Bachman

Charlotte - Eaton Rapids

Lead poisoning kills 3 bald eagles brought to Eaton Rapids wildlife center

Will Lemmink
Jackson - Hillsdale

Jackson hopes to expand 100 Homes project with new down payment help

Matt Prysiazny

Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Erin Schor announces candidacy for Michigan House 74th District seat

Carey Jarvis

Weather

Spring-like temperatures return to Mid-Michigan briefly to close the work week

Jake DeRees

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

Women's center out of hygiene products, needs community support

Sarah Poulos

Downtown - Old Town - REO Town

From the Capitol to a mobile health clinic: The push for accessible health care

Asya Lawrence

Jackson - Hillsdale

Former board member speaks out after Michigan Theatre director dismissal

Matt Prysiazny
Weather

A One-Day Spring sale for Mid-Michigan on Friday

Bryan Bachman

Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing

Lansing Township shooting survivor opens free recording studio for kids

Larry Wallace

Weather

Ending the week with mild temperatures and sunshine across Mid-Michigan

Jake DeRees

News

Michigan taxpayers frustrated by long delays in state tax refunds

Peter Maxwell

State

Michigan governor pushes affordable housing tax credit

Danny Valle

Weather

A tranquil turn across Mid-Michigan for the second half of the week

Bryan Bachman
Delta Twp - Grand Ledge

Churches learn safety and security strategies at MSP training in Dimondale

Will Lemmink

Local News

State of Main Street: What East Lansing, Lansing, and St. Johns neighbors think

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Jackson - Hillsdale

Jackson man sentenced in road rage stabbing

Matt Prysiazny

Erika Kirk to speak at Hillsdale College's 2026 commencement

ansing's drug fight: City seizes more than 4,800 grams of illegal drugs

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing Kalshi. Here's why

Clinton ambulance service faces serious funding crisis

Tornadoes touch down in multiple West Michigan counties, says NWS

Taylor Decker announces he has requested his release from the Detroit Lions

Good Neighbors on the Go: Two Friends Who Never Miss a Mile

National News

Twisters strike the Oklahoma town made famous by 'Twister'

War in Iran has the potential to drive a widening energy crisis, experts say

The Danny Moses Show: Will war in Iran cause an oil price shock?

Tornado Warnings, Severe Storm potential throughout Mid-Michigan

Storms return to Mid-Michigan late Friday, possibly bringing severe weather

Lansing sees economic development and tourism growth in 2025

Michigan State Police expand school liaison program into Eaton Rapids classrooms

Umbrellas needed with rain across Mid-Michigan followed by Friday thunderstorms

Ingham County special education bond heads to voters

Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney delivers final State of the City address

Showers tonight into Thursday, isolated severe storms possible late Friday

Ovid mom speaks out as social media safety hearings begin

Michigan Republicans propose allowing concealed carry without a license

AG clears deputy in fatal Vevay Township officer-involved shooting

Excellence in Education - Christopher Hansen - 03/04/26

Michigan's 'I Voted' sticker contest returning; here's how to submit an entry

TONIGHT: Jackson mayor to deliver 2026 State of the City Address

Tapping into the 50's with more sun today across Mid-Michigan ahead of showers

Higher fines, new rules: Downtown Jackson parking sparks debate

Far from home, MSU student watches Iran conflict unfold

Patchy fog tonight, warmer days ahead with showers and possible storms

East Lansing's Haven House is the 3 Degree Guarantee recipient for March

Eaton Rapids to replace aging water mains and more in $20M+ infrastructure push

Gun violence costs Lansing taxpayers up to $1.2 million per incident, data shows

A bit cloudier today across Mid-Michigan with temperatures continuing to warm

Protesters rally at Lansing capitol against conflict in Iran

Michigan gas prices rise amid Middle East conflict

Cloudier and soggier as the week goes on, but more Spring warmth is ahead

“Good luck driving down the street”: Road work begins soon on Oakland Avenue

Rural seniors face food access gap

Lansing sees drop in gun violence, community groups aim to keep momentum

David Montgomery releases statement after being traded to Houston Texans

Michigan State mourns Zeke the Wonderdog who embodied Spartan spirit

MSU Gets Big Road Win, Michigan Wins Big Ten Title, Pistons, and NFL Combine

Much warmer to start the week across Mid-Michigan with more sunshine expected

How to earn extra cash and find free tax help before the deadline

Michigan Nordic Fire Festival celebrates 11th year in Charlotte

LEGO Palooza fundraiser supports science learning at Impression 5

A big warmup is on the way: Get ready to put away the big coats for a while

Cold Sunshine Sunday: 60s Return by the Weekend

Quiet Adventures symposium draws outdoor enthusiasts to East Lansing

Lansing event wraps Black History Month celebrating the past, present and future

Cold Sunshine Before a Major Warm-Up

Snow Showers Today, Then a Major Warm-Up with Rain Midweek For Our Neighborhoods

From the sidelines to the spotlight

Snow returns to close out February, but early March brings another warmup

Lead poisoning kills 3 bald eagles brought to Eaton Rapids wildlife center

Jackson hopes to expand 100 Homes project with new down payment help

Erin Schor announces candidacy for Michigan House 74th District seat

Spring-like temperatures return to Mid-Michigan briefly to close the work week

Women's center out of hygiene products, needs community support

From the Capitol to a mobile health clinic: The push for accessible health care

Former board member speaks out after Michigan Theatre director dismissal

A One-Day Spring sale for Mid-Michigan on Friday

Lansing Township shooting survivor opens free recording studio for kids

Ending the week with mild temperatures and sunshine across Mid-Michigan

Michigan taxpayers frustrated by long delays in state tax refunds

Michigan governor pushes affordable housing tax credit

A tranquil turn across Mid-Michigan for the second half of the week

Churches learn safety and security strategies at MSP training in Dimondale

State of Main Street: What East Lansing, Lansing, and St. Johns neighbors think

Jackson man sentenced in road rage stabbing

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