Michigan lawmakers hear testimony on data center deals State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday from local officials about why some Michigan communities are opening their doors to data centers.

State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday from local officials about why some Michigan communities are opening their doors to data centers.

Two men to appear in court in deadly Lansing street racing crash Two men charged in a deadly street racing crash that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured 12 others are scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

Two men are set to appear in court for a deadly Lansing street racing crash that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured 12 others.

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UPDATE: Authorities confirm the investigation at the intersection of Abbot and Lake Lansing in East Lansing is due to an officer-involved shooting.

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Drivers told to avoid Abbot Road in East Lansing; Heavy police presence reported in the area Abbot was closed in both directions between Lake Lansing and Rampart.

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AG Nessel reminds Michigan residents to avoid common post-storm scams Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind residents to watch out for storm-related scams and to follow emergency orders.

Damage from flooding has been reported throughout the state, and Attorney General Nessel wants to remind residents to watch out for storm-related scams and to follow emergency orders.

Veterans from Toledo area visit DC on Flag City Honor Flight Nearly 80 veterans from Ohio and Michigan traveled to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for the 34th Flag City Honor Flight. On the trip, they visited military memorials and met with lawmakers.

Nearly 80 veterans from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Flag City Honor Flight’s 34th mission.

Federal lawsuit claims man died after Columbia Twp. police officers kept him handcuffed, face down during arrest The lawsuit alleges excessive force, failure to intervene and a number of other allegations.

Federal lawsuit claims Michigan man died after Columbia Twp. police officers kept him handcuffed, face down during arrest www.wilx.com/2026/04/15/federal-lawsu...

Grand Traverse County bridge collapses due to flooding The Beitner Bridge in Grand Traverse County collapsed on Wednesday due to flooding.

The Beitner Bridge in Grand Traverse County collapsed on Wednesday due to flooding.

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The Tigers are rewarding one of the top prospects in all of baseball with a lucrative contract. Full contract details ➡️ www.wilx.com/2026/04/15/tigers-sign-y...

Jackson family tax business marks 80 years on Tax Day As taxpayers race to meet the Tax Day deadline, one Jackson family business is marking the day with more than just paperwork.

As taxpayers race to meet the Tax Day deadline, one Jackson family business is marking the day with more than just paperwork.

Eaton County to review juvenile, emergency services millages The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider two millage proposals Wednesday night for placement on the Aug. 4 ballot.

The Eaton County Board of Commissioners will consider two millage proposals Wednesday night for placement on the Aug. 4 ballot.

CATA seeks community feedback on transit improvements The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is inviting community members to share feedback Wednesday on how it can improve its services.

CATA is inviting community members to share feedback Wednesday on how it can improve its services.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day with potentially damaging storms The WILX First Alert weather team has declared Tuesday, April 14 to be a First Alert Weather Day due to possible severe storms.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY:

Most of Lower Michigan is now under a Tornado Watch until 4 a.m. Wednesday
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Federal judge dismisses Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against MSU over handling of Tucker investigation The dismissal comes the same day Tracy filed a new lawsuit against Mat Ishbia.

Federal judge dismisses Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against MSU over handling of Tucker investigation
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Residents in Cheboygan County urged to evacuate after levee breach Residents were told earlier this week to prepare a "go-bag" in case they were ordered to evacuate.

LATEST: Residents in Cheboygan County urged to evacuate after levee breach
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JUST IN - An investigation is underway after a shooting on Wall Street in Jackson this afternoon. www.wilx.com/2026/04/14/police-invest...

‘My 600-lb. Life’ star Dolly Martinez dead at 30 A woman who was featured on TLC’s “My 600-lb. Life” has died at age 30.

A woman who was featured on TLC’s “My 600-lb. Life” has died at age 30.

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Brenda Tracy sues MSU donor Mat Ishbia, United Wholesale Mortgage over Mel Tucker investigation www.wilx.com/2026/04/14/brenda-tracy-...

Severe storms expected in Mid-Michigan; drivers urged to use caution With severe storms expected to hit Mid-Michigan Tuesday evening, drivers should take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe on the road.

With severe storms expected to hit Mid-Michigan Tuesday evening, drivers should take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe on the road.

Lansing area expected to gain seniors, lose young workers, report says Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties are projected to add about 28,000 residents by 2050, according to a new study from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties are projected to add about 28,000 residents by 2050, according to a new study from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

New report states women make up nearly half of Michigan’s workforce Although women make up nearly half of Michigan's workforce, they still face gaps in pay and childcare.

More women are entering Michigan’s workforce, but there are barriers in their way. The 2026 Women in the Michigan Workforce report states that women make up nearly half of the labor force.

Search warrants lead to drug bust, ‘ghost gun’ seized in Lenawee County An investigation is underway after Michigan State Police executed two search warrants that resulted in a drug bust in Lenawee County on Friday.

An investigation is underway after Michigan State Police executed two search warrants that resulted in a drug bust in Lenawee County on Friday.

Body pulled from Grand River in Old Town identified as 49-year-old man Police are investigating after a body was discovered Thursday in the Grand River.

UPDATE: Authorities have identified the body pulled from the Grand River last week as a 49-year-old man.

16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister on Carnival cruise ship A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister.

CMU investigates concerning comments on social media Law enforcement on Central Michigan University’s campus is investigating concerning comments posted on CMU social media accounts.

CMU investigates concerning comments on social media www.wilx.com/2026/04/13/cmu-investiga...

Trump administration agrees to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.

The Trump administration agreed Monday to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.

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A portion of the famous Tunnel of Trees highway in Northern Michigan has been closed after it washed out due to flooding. Details: www.wilx.com/2026/04/13/portion-tunne...

MSU to honor officers during Police Week Michigan State University is set to honor officers who serve and protect its campus community as part of Police Week.

Michigan State University is set to honor officers who serve and protect its campus community as part of Police Week.

Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions.

Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him.