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I did the first Frandor Challenge. Now it’s your turn

Is there anything more Lansing than, “I have a weird idea, lets do it!” A few months ago, I wanted to do the Frandor Challenge. Turns out the first challenge was creating a Frandor …

East Lansing plans to release video in fatal shooting of Isaiah Kirby

East Lansing’s manager said the city plans to release, by the end of the week, the first public footage of the April 15 fatal police shooting of Isaiah Kirby. A planned release of videos last …

East Lansing Police push back release of video in fatal police shooting

The East Lansing Police Department said Thursday that it had delayed the planned release of video showing a "narrated timeline of the stabbing event that led to an officer-involved shooting on April …

MSU Police: Wells Hall was evacuated for criminal activity, man charged with meth offense

The largest academic building at Michigan State University was closed during finals week to deal with suspected 'criminal activity' after university police said they began investigating what they …

The Macotta Club closes before it ever opens

After years of delays, The Macotta Club concept has been shelved before it could launch. Announced three years ago, in April 2023, the plan was for six restaurants and more than a dozen "food …

At least one arrest after shooting outside Lansing school building

At least one youth was arrested this morning after a shooting outside of Pleasant View school building that did not injure anyone, according to a statement from the Lansing School District. …

Six people shot at a gathering in Lansing, shooter remains at large

Six people, including a 5-year-old and a 14-year-old, were shot and injured around 9:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the intersection of Chestnut and Hillsdale streets, according to the Lansing Police …

Family of Isaiah Kirby sets up tip line after fatal police shooting

The family of Isaiah Kirby has set up a tip line, looking for information after police fatally shot the man during an incident on April 15 at a business plaza in East Lansing.

VIDEO: Lansing Police Chief Backus talks about April 23 mass shooting
Police looking for shooter after six people, including 5-year-old, shot at intersection

Six people, including a 5-year-old and a 14-year-old, were shot Thursday around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Chestnut and Hillsdale streets, according to the Lansing Police Department. The …