City of Lansing

Ingham County’s Election Commission has again rejected petition language that would start the recall process against Lansing City Council Member Brandon Betz.

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.

Voters in Lansing will have the option to approve a new election system for the city in November.The Lansing City Council agreed Monday to let voters…

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…

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…

The Lansing City Council is denouncing councilmember Brandon Betz and recommending his resignation after he sent harassing text messages to a Black…

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…