Debbie Stabenow is Moving On
After 50 years in public service, Debbie Stabenow, the first woman elected to the Senate from Michigan, starts a new chapter in her life.
Watch live 6 p.m.: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at event in East Lansing
Sunday will mark Kamala Harris' 12th day of campaigning in Michigan since she announced she'd seek the Democratic nomination for president in July.
What channel is IU football vs Michigan State on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 10 game
What channel is Indiana football vs Michigan State game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.
GOP seeks to win back Lansing influence in Michigan House races
A handful of state House races will decide whether Democrats will continue to control Lansing for another two years.
Standing next to a garbage truck, Vance tells supporters in Portage: ‘You are not garbage’
With a garbage truck as a backdrop, Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), was back in Michigan Friday, rallying supporters in Portage just five days before the election,
Legendary Michigan State wrestling coach Grady Peninger passes away
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Legendary Michigan State head wrestling coach Grady Peninger passed away on Thursday, October 31 at 97 years old (1927-2024).
Barrett-Hertel race for key U.S. House seat in Michigan moves to 'lean' Republican
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved a key Michigan congressional race in the Lansing area from "toss up" to "lean Republican" on Friday, with five days remaining until Election Day. Republican former state Sen. Tom Barrett of Charlotte is vying for ...
In state product to visit Michigan State football against IU
Michigan State football will be receiving a high-priority visitor in the 2026 recruiting class. After the Spartans re-offered Amir Morelan this week, the in-state product will be heading to East Lansing for the Spartans game against Indiana this weekend.
A look at what Lansing area restaurants, stores opened and closed in October
Two locally-owned restaurants and a cookie bakery opened in the Lansing area in October. Here's a look at what opened and closed locally.
Opinion | A time of momentum and hope for local public health in Michigan
Nobody knows for sure what will happen on Election Day. But the momentum gathering around local public health’s goals will not slow as a result.
Paralympic silver medalist from Michigan named grand marshal of Lansing’s holiday parade
Jayci Simon, 19, of St. John’s will be featured in Silver Bells in the City's 27th annual Electric Light Parade on Nov. 22.
Iowa vs. Northwestern: How to watch and stream the Hawkeyes' homecoming game
The Hawkeyes (4-3 overall, 2-2 in Big Ten play) host Northwestern (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) this weekend for the annual homecoming game. KCCI's Shannon Ehrhardt will be in Iowa City for the game. Here's what to know about the matchup, including how to watch it.
How is the City of East Lansing preparing to prevent long lines on election day?
Some voters at MSU waited hours to cast their ballot in 2022 due to long lines. With the Presidential Election just a few weeks away, what's being done to try to prevent those same wait times?
Michigan State men’s soccer holds on to the Big Bear Trophy after another 0-0 draw with Michigan
Michigan State plays its final road regular-season match next Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., traveling to Columbus, Ohio, to take on Ohio State, currently ranked No. 5 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and No. 6 in the Top Drawer Soccer Poll, and tied for second in
Speed and Alcohol Suspected in Rollover Crash Injuring Four Near Lansing, Michigan
A car swerved to avoid Michigan police, flipped multiple times, injuring four, with alcohol and speed believed factors.
It's warm out today in Greater Lansing. Will it be record-setting?
Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected today as much of state struggles with lack of rain. Fall should return by mid-week.
House bill would bring back rejected ergonomic standards
The bill specifies ergonomic seating is required “at a location that is owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the employer.” The bill introduced in September does not stipulate that proper seating would be required for people working at home for a business.
Harris and Trump differ on style and substance while wooing Michigan union workers
Before Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a couple hundred union members in Lansing Friday evening, she was introduced by Benjamin Frantz, who described his journey going from a “poor kid to Local 652 president.
How a US city fought back in bitter dispute that could impact the election
Michigan’s knife edge presidential vote may well be decided by war in the Middle East. But one community is working to bridge the divide
Michigan State could get veteran wide receiver back vs. Michigan
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs and Abdul Carter hit Michigan State wide receiver Alante Brown during the first quarter on Nov. 11, 2023. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected]
What hunters need to know about Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is a fatal neurological disease that infects our cervid population. Once it's in an area it's hard to stop from spreading.
4 injured after speeding driver swerves to avoid police vehicle, causes rollover crash
Michigan State Police in Lansing responded to the crash, which occurred on Scipio Highway near West Street in Eaton County’s Vermontville Township at 11:26 p.m. on Oct. 19. Police say the patrol car was parked with its emergency lights on as a trooper ...
Lansing Community College settles for $1.45 million over data breach; claims due by December
Some Lansing Community College students, employees and vendors have until the end of the year to participate in a million-dollar class action lawsuit over a personal information data breach.
Early in-person voting starts on MSU's campus
Election day is two weeks away, but early in-person voting starts today at WKAR Studios on the campus of Michigan State University.
Person hospitalized following Lansing house fire
One person has been hospitalized following an early morning fire. The Lansing Fire Department tell us it happened right before 4 AM Monday, October 21 on Hillsdale Street.
Morning fire in Lansing sends 1 person to hospital
LANSING — One person was transported to an area hospital for evaluation after an early morning fire on Hillsdale Street. The Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to the home near Interstate 496 at about 3:47 a.m. Monday where they found light smoke coming from the home. Firefighters extinguished a fire in the basement.
Vice President to stop in metro Detroit Monday with Republican supporters
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Liz Cheney are out to win over suburban voters uneasy about Republican Donald Trump during an event this afternoon in Royal Oak.
Eaton Rapids man critically injured in crash on M-99 near Dimondale
The crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on North Michigan Road (M-99) at Skinner Highway. A vehicle struck a tree, police said.
Snyder returns to campaign trail, rallies Republicans seeking a comeback in Lansing and D.C.
With Election Day in 20 days, Republicans up and down the ballot gathered in Grand Rapids to rally with supporters Wednesday night, calling for a Republican comeback in Lansing and across the nation.
Michigan reports avian flu in another dairy herd
The outbreak is Michigan's first since early September. Meanwhile, the USDA confirmed three earlier H5N1 detections in Florida dolphins.
Michigan State’s dual-threat quarterback, new head coach poses familiar challenge to Iowa
As the Hawkeyes hit the road for third time in four Big Ten contests, Iowa feels familiar with Michigan State despite the Spartans' new coaching staff and starting quarterback.
Michigan vs. Michigan State football kickoff time, TV channel announced
Annual clash of Michigan and Michigan State football — one of a dozen traditional rivalry games protected by Big Ten — has a start time for Oct. 26.
Harris to campaign in Lansing Friday
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will be making a campaign visit to Lansing this week, according to the Harris-Walz campaign.
JD Vance Slams $500 Million Grant For Michigan Electric Vehicle Plant, Calling It 'Table Scraps'
Republican vice-presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance, did not mince words when he criticized the Biden administration’s $500 million grant to convert a Michigan auto plant to produce electric vehicles (EVs).
MSU Football spreads joy to UM Health-Sparrow patients
MSU Football players UM Health-Sparrow Patients to spread joy in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan.
Michigan State football: What to watch against Iowa
Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to Michigan State football’s homecoming game against Iowa on Saturday.