The Mason City Council voted to reject a resolution declaring a Malcolm X Observation Day. Councilwoman Rita Vogel, who introduced the resolution, called the rejection part of a pattern of “white supremacy” in Ingham County’s county seat …
Ody Norkin has made the perilous journey into Ukraine once. He delivered an ambulance from Romania packed with medical supplies to Odessa on that trip, providing aid to …
A program touted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as an immediate medical support intervention for sexual assault survivors is unlikely to have a significant impact across the state, …
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 — Retired Ingham County Chief Circuit Judge William Collette entered a ‘no contest’ plea today to a charge of simple assault and battery in front of Jackson …
Standing at a window in her well-appointed condo in Bath Township, Linda Vail expresses her discomfort to the photographer. “I can’t just put on a smile,” she said. “Not like some people. Give me something to laugh at.” …
Lansing City Council member Patricia Spitzley will not seek reelection this year, which means two at-large seats will on the ballot. In line to fill one of them: former 1st Ward member Jody Washington …
FRIDAY, Jan. 20 — Dr. Adnike Shoyinka, the medical director of the Ingham County HealthDepartment will succeed Health Officer Linda Vail as department head.She was appointed by the county Board …
In every step of Shiawassee County Sheriff Douglas Chapman’s drunk driving case, he got break after break, resulting in what one judge called a “sweetheart” deal. The deal was criticized by Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina in …
The last time Democrats controlled both chambers of the Michigan Legislature as well as the executive offices of governor, secretary of state and attorney general was 1983-‘84, near the end of which, James Blanchard won his first term as governor. …
Performing a one-person show is daunting. Actress Suzi Regan called it “lonely.” Nonetheless, she’s readying herself for the Williamston Theatre’s production of “Wild Horses,” by Allison Gregory. The play, which is directed by Lansing’s indomitable Mary Job, …
