City of Lansing

Turnout was low in Lansing’s primary election for mayor. Less than 15% of registered voters cast their ballots. That’s typical for a local election in August. But of the people who voted for mayor, more than three quarters cast absentee ballots. City Clerk Chris Swope attributes the popularity in part to the coronavirus pandemic.

The City of Lansing celebrated the career and service of its retiring police chief in a send-off downtown.With tears in his eyes, retiring Lansing Police…

East Lansing is creating an independent commission to oversee the city’s police department. Like many police departments, the one in East Lansing has been…

The Lansing School District’s plan to open some in-person instruction as soon as Monday will now be delayed until April 12th.The Lansing School District’s…

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor has issued his budget recommendations for the city’s upcoming fiscal year.Schor’s proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 includes a $237…

The winner of a new emergency-resistant business competition will get free office space in downtown Lansing, and other support like legal counsel and…

A memorial for Michiganders who have died from COVID-19 is going up today (Thursday) at the Lansing Mall.Paper hearts bearing the names of those who have…

A Michigan nonprofit that helps people struggling with narcotics abuse is expanding to 14 law enforcement agencies in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton…

The Mayor’s Racial Justice and Equity Alliance in Lansing conducted an online community update today (TUESDAY).The presentation included reports on what…

A Black Lansing activist is calling for the resignation of a city council member following a series of harassing text messages.Michael Lynn Jr. has been a…