There’s a new plan to help restore and protect Michigan’s remaining native wild rice beds. Michigan’s wild rice, or manoomin stewardship plan was discussed in depth on Jan. 24 during an environmental conference hosted by Ann Arbor-based nonprofit The Stewardship Network.

Downtown Lansing, Inc. Executive Director Cathleen Edgerly told the State Journal that ultimately the success of a business depends on the owners.

Two cities in Metro Detroit are getting support for projects to create new housing units as part of this announcement.

The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved $202.5 million, reimbursable over 30 years to create more than 560 residential housing units in Lansing.

Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been floated as a potential candidate for governor next year.

A major development will add five new apartment buildings in downtown Lansing, including a 26-story skyscraper.

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A surprising announcement from Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters on Tuesday. The Senator said after serving two terms in the Senate, he will not seek re-election in 2026. “It’s time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter and then turn over the reins,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D) Michigan.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multi-state coalition of attorneys general suing to stop the pause on trillions of dollars in federal funding as ordered

"What this really comes down to .... is the strength of our partnerships," Lansing Police Chief Rob Backus said about falling crime numbers.

Even as more bus routes, better service, and improved dialogue around transit highlighted 2024, divided government and Trump's pause on federal grants will make any expanded transit tough in Michigan.

An executive order pausing federal funding has created confusion on what will and will not be affected. While a federal judge temporarily blocked the pause minutes before

Michigan State (17-2, 8-0) is looking to extend its longest winning streak in six years while Minnesota (11-9, 3-6) is coming off three straight victories – top-25 home wins against Michigan and Oregon sandwiching one at Iowa. Standout senior forward Dawson Garcia averaged 26 points and eight rebounds per game over the winning streak.