EL City Attorneys: Jury shouldn’t hear about pepper spray use prior to arrest  EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Attorneys representing the City of East Lansing do not want jurors to hear details about the use or display of pepper spray by the city’s police chief momen…

Attorneys for the city of East Lansing want to prohibit mention of pepper spraying incident during trial of woman arrested Aug. 24.

ELPD chief displayed pepper spray during Welcome Weekend  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Newly obtained video from the chaotic August 2025 MSU Welcome Weekend event shows East Lansing Chief of Police Jennifer Brown pulling out and pointing her pe…

Newly obtained video shows East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown pulling out her pepper spray and pointing it at a woman who was yelling at her during Welcome Weekend.

Man shot by East Lansing police identified LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The man accused of stabbing a local attorney and charging at East Lansing police officers before being fatally shot last Wednesday has been identif…

The man accused of stabbing a local attorney and charging at East Lansing police officers before being fatally shot last Wednesday has been identified as Isaiah Kirby, 21. 

More than half of Americans say Trump immigration agenda ‘too aggressive’: Survey 51% said the presence of ICE officers makes cities more dangerous, according to the poll.

A new poll shows that more than half of Americans say they think President Trump’s immigration agenda is “too aggressive.” www.wlns.com/top-stories/more-than-ha...

Pope Leo: Debating Trump ‘not in my interest at all’ (The Hill) – Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said any debate with President Trump amid their recent back-and-forth is “not in my interest at all.” The pope was aboard his plane headed to…

Pope Leo says debating Trump "not in my interest at all." www.wlns.com/top-stories/pope-leo-deb...

Whitmer expands state of emergency to 7 more counties, cities Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has expanded Michigan’s weather-related state of emergency to cover seven additional counties and two cities due to heavy rain and severe storms causing flooding, infras…

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expanded the state of emergency Friday to cover seven more areas. www.wlns.com/news/michigan/michigan-e...

Waverly Schools ignored years of warnings before bus sexual assault of first grader, lawsuit claims A federal lawsuit has been filed against Waverly Community Schools and several administrators for allegedly failing to protect a first-grade girl from a sexual assault on a school bus, despite a do…

A lawsuit claims that Waverly Community Schools ignored years of warnings leading up to the sexual assault of a first grader on a school bus. www.wlns.com/news/local-news/waverly-...

Abdul El-Sayed, Mallory McMorrow break out in two-way tie: US Senate poll LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Abdul El-Sayed and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak are locked in a dead heat in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, while the Republican pr…

Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow are locked in a two-way tie in the Senate race, according to a new poll. www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/e...

DEVELOPING: Officer involved shooting in East Lansing EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — East Lansing City Councilman Mark Meadows announced moments ago that an officer has been involved a shooting. Meadows announced the shooting as members of the Eas…

DEVELOPING: There has been an officer involved shooting in East Lansing, City Councilman Mark Meadows announced at a meeting tonight.

New U of M President diagnosed with brain cancer LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The newly announced President of the University of Michigan, Kent Syverud, will not assume the post as he is treated for a “form of brain cancer.” Chair of…

Kent Syverud has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will not become the president of the University of Michigan,

Meridian Township phone and internet service down after overnight storms LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Meridian Township is asking residents to postpone non-urgent business with the township until at least noon today, after storms overnight disrupted phone and network service…

Meridian Township is asking residents to postpone non-urgent business with the township after storm disruptions. www.wlns.com/news/local-news/meridian...

Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP CAIRO (AP) — Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week. A s…

Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations. www.wlns.com/news/international/ap-in...

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Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Eighteen months after the nation’s largest Arab American community helped propel Donald Trump to a second term as president, the prayers have not stopped. In Dearborn, …

Eighteen months after Dearborn helped elect Donald Trump, peace in the Middle East feels further away. www.wlns.com/news/ap-politics/ap-trum...

Democrats split on who’s best positioned to guard Michigan’s elections At the Michigan Democratic Party convention, delegates will decide which of the three candidates – Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and former lottery commissioner Su…

In Michigan's secretary of state race, Democrats are split on who is best suited to safeguard Michigan's elections. www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/d...

Michigan advises early measles shots for infants in outbreak counties Michigan is recommending an accelerated first dose of the MMR vaccine for infants aged 6 through 11 months in certain counties due to outbreaks of measles in southeast Michigan.

MDHHS is recommending early measles vaccines for infants 6 through 11 months in outbreak areas. www.wlns.com/news/michigan/michigan-a...

Former ELPD officer faced multiple investigations EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Speeding through red lights during a pursuit without lights and sirens. Running red lights and speeding in a personal vehicle. Ignoring direct commands not to discuss a…

During former ELPD Officer Andrew Lyon's tenure of just under two years, he faced four internal investigations.

East Lansing commission to act on discrimination complaints LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A city commission will take up two complaints of racial discrimination against the East Lansing Police Department Monday night. The East Lansing Human Rights Commissio…

The East Lansing Human Rights Commission is expected to act on two allegations of racial discrimination filed against the city's police department.

Lansing apartment fire forces quick evacuation LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the city’s south side late Saturday afternoon that caused residents to evacuate quickly, some without shoes. The…

Lansing firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the city’s south side late Saturday afternoon that caused residents to evacuate quickly, some without shoes. www.wlns.com/news/local-news/lansing-...

Red Wings prospect Max Plante wins 2026 Hobey Baker Award LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Detroit Red Wings centerman prospect Max Plante won the 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Friday, awarded to the top overall player in college hockey. Plante, a Minnesota D…

Detroit Red Wings prospect Max Plante won the Hobey Baker on Friday, ahead of Sharks prospect Pohlkamp and Michigan's TJ Hughes. www.wlns.com/sports/red-wings-prospec...

Detroit is a leading market for pro women’s hockey expansion: report LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Detroit is one of the leading cities to get a Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise, according to multiple reports. “At this point, it would be shocking if Detroit we…

New reporting indicates that Detroit is a leading contender to benefit from PWHL expansion. www.wlns.com/news/michigan/detroit-pw...

John James’ debate standoff with Oakland County GOP deepens Republican rift LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Tensions between U.S. Rep. John James’ gubernatorial campaign and Oakland County Republican leaders are escalating over his refusal so far to commit to primary debates, spil…

John James is sparring with the Oakland County GOP over skipping debates. www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/j...

Body found in Grand River near Lansing’s Brenke Fish Ladder LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A body was pulled from the Grand River near the Brenke Fish Ladder in Old Town on Thursday, Lansing police said. Officers and fire crews were sent to the river after it was …

A body was found in the Grand River on Thursday. www.wlns.com/news/local-news/body-fou...

At MSU, Abdul El-Sayed bets Hasan Piker can help bring the online left into the tent Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed shared a stage with controversial internet personality Hasan Piker at Michigan State University, sparking criticism from fellow Democrats who worry it risks alienat…

Abdul El-Sayed is betting that a controversial online streamer with a massive following can attract more voters. www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/a...

Controversial ELPD officer has resigned EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Andrew Lyon, the East Lansing Police Department officer at the center of two federal civil rights lawsuits resigned April 3, City Manager Robert Belleman told 6 N…

A controversial East Lansing Police officer has resigned, a city official confirms.

Deep Green withdraws rezoning request for data center LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A controversial data center proposal for downtown Lansing has been withdrawn. Deep Green notified the Lansing City Council Monday afternoon that it was officially with…

DEVELOPING: Deep Green, the company behind a controversial plan to build a data center in downtown Lansing, has withdrawn the rezoning request.

GOP group invests $45M into Michigan Senate race to elect Mike Rogers The Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, has reserved $45 million in advertising and voter-contact efforts to help former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers flip t…

A Republican super PAC is investing $45M into Michigan's U.S. Senate race to help elect Mike Rogers. www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/m...

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Heavy rain floods mid-Michigan streets, flood warnings in effect Heavy rain caused flooding in the Lansing region, prompting river flood warnings and road closures, and leading to the cancellation of outdoor warning siren tests and the closure of Potter Park Zoo…

Heavy rain overnight flooded roads and yards, with flood warnings into effect Saturday afternoon. www.wlns.com/news/local-news/lansing-...

Watch: NASA brief on Artemis II on course for Moon (WLNS) — NASA successfully launched Artemis II on Wednesday, a mission that will send four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth. NASA is set to hold a news conference on the mission on Frid…

WATCH: NASA's live daily press conference on Artemis II www.wlns.com/top-stories/watch-nasa-b...