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City of Lansing non-responds to FOIA request
FRIDAY,  Aug. 8 — My wait is over — for part 1 of my fight for a list of red-tagged properties in the city of Lansing.  Here was my request, which I submitted to the city … more
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Waiting for Lansing
Thursday, Aug. 7 — Much to my surprise — NOT — my latest Freedom of Information request to the city of Lansing did not arrive Tuesday, the date by which the city said it would. … more
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Lisa Sadler stands in her hotel room at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Lansing Township, where she and four of her children have been housed since July 13. She said her displacement could have been avoided with the “right to repair” a leak in her basement, which led to the growth of black mold.
Despite reform, tenant advocates see more work ahead
In 2022, Lisa Sadler and her children relocated from Waverly Place Apartments to a hotel after her unit was red-tagged. Three years later, it happened again. After black mold was discovered in … more
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For-lease signs, like this one in Meridian Mall in Okemos, are common there and Lansing Mall. WKAR’s report “Michigan’s Mall Meltdown” found a third of their storefronts empty in July.
Local malls face high vacancies — but comeback hints are emerging
(Editor’s note: As part of “Michigan’s Mall Meltdown | WKAR News In-Depth,” the WKAR News team spent one month on the ground visiting malls across Mid-Michigan — from … more
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Matt Maasdam at a recent 7th Congressional District town hall in Lansing sans U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett. Maasdam is one of five Democrats who have filed to run in next year’s Democratic primary in the hope of defeating Barrett, a Charlotte Republican.
Democrats drawing largest field in 90 years to challenge Barrett
 Given the chance, Matt Maasdam can tell you a story.  How he walked onto the University of Michigan water polo team as a freshman and told the coach he’d be the captain by his … more
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Julie Vandenboom gave a tentative acceptance speech at the Avenue Cafe Tuesday night as results took longer than expected to come in. Vandenboom, the only successful at-large candidate not endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action Committee, said winning the November general election would be "an uphill climb."
Schor and Kelsea Hector secure top spots in Lansing mayoral primary
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6 — Kelsea Hector will face off against incumbent mayor Andy Schor in November’s election, following a primary election yesterday in which nearly 25,000 ballots were cast. … more
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Rewind: News from the last 7 days
Lansing police are investigating vandalism of several Old Town businesses on July 30. One or more individuals tried to break windows at Odd Nodd Art Supply on Cesar Chavez Avenue, wrote expletives on … more
The owners of this trailer on West Columbia Road in Aurelius Township claim it has been the subject of multiple unconstitutional searches by a township code enforcement inspector. They have filed a suit against him and the township in federal court.
Trailor owners accuse Aurelius Township of unconstitutional searches
TUESDAY,  Aug. 5 — An Aurelius Township couple has filed a federal lawsuit against a township code enforcement officer and the township for conducting multiple allegedly warrantless … more
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The "likely remains" of Perry, Michigan, native Leslie "Les" Brown were found near his Up North home near Oscoda Township.
Canines locate 'likely remains' of missing Perry native Up North
FRIDAY, Aug. 1 — Authorities said they have found the "likely remains" of a Perry, Michigan, native  Up North in Oscoda Township. "On Thursday, July 31, 2025, canines from All County … more
Lansing City Council Ryan Kost at Monday's meeting, when members voted unanimously to approve an ordinance he sponsored that deals with the cost of relocating tenants when the city red tags their residences.
New Lansing ordinance requires landlords cover tenant relocation costs
THURSDAY, JULY 31 — An ordinance requiring Lansing landlords to cover some tenant relocation costs from properties that have been declared unsafe has unanimously passed the City Council after … more
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Eyesore of the Week
801 W Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing When walking north on Rundle Avenue to Mount Hope Avenue on the west side of the street, one must venture out onto Rundle or cross it to get to one’s … more
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Frank Preuss Sr. (left) and his son, Frank Preuss Jr., stand outside the Preuss Building, 308 E. César Chavez Ave., which then a meat market, in this photo circa 1924. The street name then was Franklin and later Grand River Avenue.
Old Town set to lose another piece of history
“Such a shame to see it go,” said Rick Preuss, gazing up at the dilapidated building that bears his family name. “Such a shame.” Constructed in 1875, the building, at 308 … more
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Frank Preuss, Sr. (left) and his son, Frank Preuss, Jr. stand outside the Preuss Building, which was then a meat market, in this circa 1924 photo.
Old Town set to lose another piece of history
“Such a shame to see it go,” said Rick Preuss, gazing up at the dilapidated building that bears his family name. “Such a shame.” Constructed in 1875, the building, at 308 … more
Rewind: News from the last 7 days
Lansing residents may vote early or drop off a completed absentee ballot for the Aug. 5 primary election at the REO Elections Office 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today (July 30) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. … more
The Lansing Police Department has been a focus in the debate over Lansing’s vacancies, with 33 LPD positions vacant but funded in the city most recent vacancy factor report.
Fraud? Foresight? Lansing’s vacancy factor explained
On its surface, the Lansing government’s “vacancy factor” seems simple. In a city with around 1,000 full-time employees, some positions will be vacant at any given point. … more
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Sold: A newspaper for the rest of us
About two months ago, I wrote that City Pulse was for sale. I said that I wanted to find the right buyer and was in no rush to do so. I closed on the sale of City Pulse two Thursdays ago. Given … more
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Author, writing coach, community organizer and underground press historian Ken Wachsberger nods to the Beatles on a 2024 trip to England.
Ken Wachsberger details a lifetime of adventures in new memoir
Ken Wachsberger, a dedicated chronicler of the turbulent radicalism on college campuses and the national stage in the 1960s and ‘70s, is taking one more shot at telling his story in his new … more
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Jon Hoadley
Michigan Independent Media Group acquires City Pulse
LANSING, MI – In a major development for Michigan’s local media scene, Michigan Independent Media Group (MIMG) has finalized the purchase of City Pulse, Lansing’s free alternative … more
Rewind: News from the last 7 days
The city of Lansing is suing 113 W. Michigan LLC of Jackson and JAJ Property LLC of West Bloomfield Township to dismantle an encampment of tents and makeshift shelters on private property north … more
Lansing Charter Township is holding a special election Aug. 5 to confirm its 2012 franchise agreement with the Lansing Board of Water and Light, which likely runs afoul of Michigan law because it was not then passed by voters.
Supreme Court decision hangs over Lansing Township special election
After East Lansing settled for $7.8 million over a 5% fee on Lansing Board of Water & Light bills deemed to be an illegal tax, Lansing Township is trying a different approach to keep a similar … more
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