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LANSING — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for a fatal crash last year. Tracy Dear was convicted by a jury in October on two charges, second-degree murder and reckless driving causing death, for his role in the June 25 crash at the intersection of South Washington Avenue and Northrup Street that killed 29-year-old Joshua Burch.

Lansing Police have shut down Massachusetts Ave.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - A Lansing man is set to spend 15 years behind bars after illegally possessing a gun that was used in a Muskegon homicide, the United States Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. Ricky Jaimal Meeks, 41, from Lansing, had been accused of domestic assault in...

The day after police say Marquan Jackson shot and killed Joseph Martinez in front of the Capital Area District Library South Lansing Branch, the mother of accused shooter’s child told her friend, “Marquan un-alived somebody.”

Lansing fire crews were called to the scene of a house fire at a home on the 4000 block of South Pennsylvania Ave. near East Cavanaugh Rd.

GENOA TWP. — A Haslett woman found out that shoplifting in a store full of police officers wasn't a good idea. The 62-year-old woman was arrested after trying to steal more than $727 worth of merchandise from a Walmart near Brighton Dec. 2 during a "shop-with-a-cop" event taking place at the retailer, the Michigan State Police said in a press release.

Michigan State University has settled a lawsuit with Christie Poitra, the former director of the university's Native American Institute, for $150,000.Poitra sued MSU, the Board of Trustees, and former Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Quentin Tyler in January 2022. She claimed the university didn't handle her discrimination and harassment complaints properly, and retaliated against her for filing the complaints.Poitra said that her then-boss John Norder continually sexually harassed her by detailing intercourse with his wife, talking about his genitals, and asking how she lost her virginity. He also made comments that Poitra said were insensitive to her Native...

On November 27, the quiet of the South Lansing Branch of the Capital Area District Library was shattered by gunfire, resulting in the untimely death of 30-year-old Joseph Martinez. Marquan Tarvae Jackson, a 27-year-old with a history of criminal activity, including a prior carjacking conviction, was charged with multiple felonies, including open murder. Autumn Houser, 25, identified as Jackson's girlfriend, faces charges of being an accessory after the fact. This incident not only leaves a community in mourning but also prompts a closer examination of the role of personal relationships and emotional dynamics in public violence.

These workers feel that if this new pay system were to go into effect, their patrons would feel like they don’t have to tip for service anymore, which will lead to lower wages than they would have gotten though tips.

6 News on Sunday spoke with a neighbor of the family from two houses down, who recalled the events leading up to the shooting incident.

DELTA TWP. — Eldred Carter's food won awards two years in a row from the crowd at the annual Michigan Chicken Wing Festival before he and his wife Kameron Carter decided that was enough proof they should open their own restaurant. The couple offered chicken wings, mac and cheese,...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WWMT) — A Michigan man was sentenced up to 100 years for the November 2022 murder of a 21-year-old man. A judge ordered Damien Lang, 29, of Lansing, to spend 70 to 100 years behind bars for second-degree murder. He was also sentenced a minimum of 10...

Nessel said over the years, the Browns and Flores adopted around 30 children, and at least 8 of them were abused - dating back to 2007.

All in all, Michigan's a fairly affordable place to live. According to Ramsey Solutions, "the cost of living in Michigan is 8% lower than the national average, making it a more affordable place to live than many other states." The cost of living in Grand Rapids is 3% lower than...

The darker side of the holiday season will be prowling about Old Town Saturday night, Dec. 9. Krampus and St. Nikolas will be in town for the area’s first Krampusnacht – that’s German for Krampus Night.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to lansing..

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) --The holidays have officially begun on Studio 10 because we are celebrating the 10 days of Christmas Giveaways!. Day 4 of Christmas Giveaways led us to Brad Case Agency of Farm Bureau Insurance where they gave us the clue to Day 4 of Christmas Giveaways. CLUE #4:...

At a school board meeting Monday, parents debated a controversial transgender bathroom policy at Potterville High School. The board did not reach a decision on what to do next.

Ingham County Commissioner Mark Polsdofer is recovering at a local hospital after he suffered a stroke on Friday afternoon.