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Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Lansing News Today from The Daily News Now brings you to the center of it all. From Michigan politics at the State Capitol to breaking local stories, Michigan State University news, economic development, crime, weather, culture, and community events, we cover the stories shaping Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Holt, and the greater Capital Region every single day. As part of the world’s first global-local news network, The Daily News Now delivers fast, modern, and…
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Bridge Opens Amid Trade Tensions | Lansing News
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.4 billion game-changer connecting Windsor and Detroit, is set to open Monday — but politics derailed the planned…
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Teen Pleads Guilty in Detroit Car Heist Ring | Lansing News
A 23-year-old auto thief, Amarion Jordan, just got handed a 5-to-20-year sentence for leading a massive car theft ring that ripped through Metro Detroit from…
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Amy's Lentil Soup Recall Excludes Michigan | Lansing News
Amy’s Kitchen is recalling over 180,000 cans of their Organic Lentil Soup – Light in Sodium due to a potential defect in the can’s easy-open tab, which could…
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Michigan Court Limits Police Car Searches | Lansing News
Michigan’s top court just handed cops a major setback: they can’t search your car just because they smell weed or know you’re under 21—no matter how small the…
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G.A.R. Island Park: History by the River | Lansing News
Discover G.A.R. Island Park in Eaton Rapids — a two-acre river island with Civil War roots, picnic spots, playgrounds, and stunning river views. Explore…
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Four Rescued Amid Lake Huron Storm | Lansing News
Lake Huron turned rough Wednesday, with high winds and five-foot waves forcing a small craft advisory—and four people ended up needing rescue. Conservation…
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Michigan Launches Silver Alert System | Lansing News
Michigan just got a powerful new tool to help find missing elders and vulnerable adults—thanks to Governor Whitmer signing a statewide Silver Alert system…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge in Michigan | Lansing News
Michigan’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—over 7,600 confirmed cases, with numbers surging this past week. Health officials are sounding the…
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Lansing’s First Coin Show Is Free | Lansing News
Lansing just dropped its first-ever coin show, hosted by Mid-America Coins, featuring rare coins, gold, silver, and even the U.S. Mint on-site—free admission…
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Healthy Michigan Plan Changes Starting Jan 1 | Lansing News
Starting January 1st, about 700,000 Michigan residents on the Healthy Michigan Plan will need to prove they’re working, volunteering, or studying 40 hours a…
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DBI Becomes Fully Employee-Owned | Lansing News
Lansing’s DBI just became 100% employee-owned — a bold move in Michigan’s pilot program to keep businesses local and reward workers with ownership stakes. As…
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Autism Is Complex, Not Simple | Lansing News
Autism isn’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s the big takeaway from Michigan State’s autism conference. With diagnoses rising as more underrepresented communities…
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Michigan’s Tri-Share Childcare Breakthrough | Lansing News
Governor Gretchen Whitmer just launched MI Tri-Share, a bold new childcare program splitting costs three ways—family, employer, and state—to help working…
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Michigan Funds Free School Meals for All | Lansing News
Michigan just made a bold move for its students: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a $200 million plan to provide free breakfast and lunch to every public…
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Teen Murders Linked to Street Violence | Lansing News
Two teens killed in Lansing park shootings may be linked to neighborhood gang-style retaliation, not profit-driven crime — Ingham County Prosecutor John Dewane…
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States Sue EPA Over HFC Rollback | Lansing News
Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is leading a multi-state legal challenge against the EPA’s new rule that weakens HFC phaseout deadlines set by the 2020…
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Revised Sentence After Appeal | Lansing News
Deshown Clark Jr. faces a revised 35-to-70-year sentence after his original 40-to-80-year term was overturned due to ineffective legal representation. The new…
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Michigan’s New Organ Donor Law | Lansing News
Michigan just passed groundbreaking legislation—Senate Bill 301—that offers employers a 100% tax credit for wages paid to employees taking time off to donate a…
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House Votes to Halt Military Action in Iran | Lansing News
House votes narrowly to cap military action in Iran, signaling growing congressional pushback against executive war powers—Michigan Rep. Tom Barrett joins just…
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Federal Funds Boost Okemos and South Lansing Roads | Lansing News
Big federal funding is hitting Okemos and South Lansing—$12.5 million total—to transform key roadways and intersections. South Lansing gets $1.2 million to…
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Six Michigan Towns Get Historic Preservation Grants | Lansing News
Six Michigan cities are getting a major boost to preserve their historic charm—with over $211,000 in grants helping Flat Rock, Jackson, Lansing, Linden, Niles…
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Trump’s Michigan Economic Push | Lansing News
Trump heads to Michigan next week to tout his economic agenda, just days before the state’s big primary — a move seen as a strategic boost for his endorsed…
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PitchMI 2026: $1M for Michigan Startups | Lansing News
Michigan’s biggest startup cash injection is back—PitchMI is opening applications for the 2026-2027 season, offering $1 million to the grand prize winner and…
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Peter Rabbit Puree Recall Alert | Lansing News
Parents, check your pantry—Peter Rabbit Organics banana and strawberry fruit puree pouches are being recalled nationwide due to a packaging defect that could…
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Michigan's Shifting Legal and Tech Landscape | Lansing News
Michigan’s Supreme Court just handed down a historic ruling that could free dozens of young adults sentenced to life without parole for murder—potentially…
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Almont Police Bust 205 Marijuana Plants | Lansing News
Almont Police Bust 205 Marijuana Plants | Lansing News
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Buck Moon Rising This July | Lansing News
Get ready to gaze upward—July’s Buck Moon is almost here, peaking on the morning of the 29th, with a cool name tied to deer antler growth. Not a supermoon, but…
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Truck Stop Leads to 97kg Marijuana Bust | Lansing News
A Michigan State Police stop on I-75 turned into a major bust when a tractor-trailer, skipped a weigh station and was found packed with 97 kilograms of…
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Michigan’s Rare Venomous Snake Alert | Lansing News
A Michigan camper got bitten by an eastern massasauga rattlesnake — the state’s only venomous snake — prompting a quick reminder: stay calm, call 911, and get…
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"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $600M | Lansing News
Powerball’s jackpot just hit $600 million—still unclaimed—and the cash option is over $260 million. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 4, 5, 22, 50, 58, with one…
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East Lansing Deploys Smart Parking Cameras | Lansing News
East Lansing is deploying solar-powered “Safety Sticks” to crack down on illegal parking—cameras that snap license plate photos if a car lingers in no-parking…
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The Baseball That Changed a Life | Lansing News
A retired Army National Guard officer, David Howell, holds a baseball from the very first Lansing Lugnuts game in 1996 — the final out of that historic debut…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Salad Safety Alert | Lansing News
Cyclosporiasis is spreading fast—over 7,000 cases confirmed in Michigan, with hospitalizations climbing past 100. Lettuce and salad greens are the suspected…
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Michigan Students Save Lives Through OK2SAY | Lansing News
Michigan’s OK2SAY tip line hit nearly 11,000 reports this year—its second-highest ever—spotlighting serious student issues like mental health crises, suicide…
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Lansing Gets $1.2M to Plan Safer I-96 Interchange | Lansing News
Lansing just landed a $1.2 million federal grant to redesign the chaotic I-96 interchange—where Pennsylvania Ave, Cedar St, and the highway collide—focusing…
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Data Centers in Williamstown | Lansing News
Williamstown Township is wrestling with the future of massive data centers, proposing strict zoning rules that would confine them to a designated “Green Zone”…
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Veterans Benefits Bootcamp Hits Lansing | Lansing News
Veterans and their families got a major boost at Lansing Community College’s Veterans Benefits Bootcamp—designed to cut through red tape and connect service…
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Hillsdale’s First Year-Round Homeless Shelter | Lansing News
Hillsdale is set to welcome its first permanent, year-round homeless shelter, approved by the planning commission for Share the Warmth’s ambitious expansion…
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Teen Jobs Getting Tougher | Lansing News
Teen unemployment is surging, climbing from 10.5% to over 14%—a nationwide trend hitting teens hardest. Despite high demand for young workers, entry-level jobs…
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Decade of Skills Behind Bars | Lansing News
After ten years, Michigan’s Vocational Villages program is proving that prison time can be productive—turning incarceration into a launchpad for real careers…
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Michigan Teachers Face New Reading Training | Lansing News
Michigan’s governor just signed a law mandating all teachers complete “Science of Reading” training by 2031-2032, aiming to lift the state’s dismal 44th-ranked…
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Wildfire Smoke Cost Michigan $4B | Lansing News
Canadian wildfire smoke didn’t just ruin your view—it cost Michigan over $4 billion, hitting agriculture, tourism, and retail as businesses ground to a halt…
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East Lansing Approves New 12-Story Building | Lansing News
East Lansing just approved a bold new twelve-story building downtown — “The Howard” — set to replace the historic Student Book Store and debut by 2028. Built…
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First Responders Test New Gear in Michigan | Lansing News
First responders from across Michigan rolled into Lansing for an exclusive hands-on tech showcase hosted by LaFontaine Municipal Fleet, where they got behind…
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Lugnuts: 30 Years of Lansing Baseball | Lansing News
For thirty years, the Lansing Lugnuts have been Lansing’s heartbeat—turning Oldsmobile Park into Jackson Field, hosting everything from college showdowns to…
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Senate Bill Targets Foreign Cars | Lansing News
A U.S. Senate committee just advanced a sweeping bill that could ban cars and related tech from China and other “countries of concern,” citing national…
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Tragic House Fire Claims Two Dogs | Lansing News
A devastating house fire on Perkey Road near Charlotte claimed the lives of two beloved dogs, while firefighters heroically rescued eight other…
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Michigan’s Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Lansing News
Michigan’s facing a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—over 7,000 cases make it the nation’s worst hotspot—with symptoms like explosive diarrhea, cramps, and…
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Where Coffee Meets Community in Dimondale | Lansing News
Step into Dimondale’s Morning Lory Cafe and Bakery, where coffee and pastries meet community spirit. Owner Lori Conarton has turned this cozy spot into a…
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SSI Payouts Shift, SS Dates & New Bank | Lansing News
Social Security and SSI payments are shifting this month—SSI rolls out early on Friday, July 31, while regular benefits hit Wednesdays in August based on your…
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Lansing Gets $1.2M for Safety Plans | Lansing News
Lansing just landed a $1.2 million federal grant to kickstart safety and infrastructure upgrades at its bustling southside interchange where Pennsylvania…
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U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Rising Disapproval | Lansing News
U.S. military strikes ramp up in the Middle East after two American service members die in Jordan, with President Trump declaring Iran severely weakened — but…
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"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
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Willow School Opens in Lansing | Lansing News
Willow School just opened its doors in Lansing, ready to welcome 500 students this fall — and the ribbon-cutting was pure celebration. Located at 1025 Ontario…
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Whitmer Vetoes Spark Legislative Firestorm | Lansing News
Governor Gretchen Whitmer just vetoed nine recently passed bills — including ones on health insurance, corrections officer pensions, public assistance…
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New Recovery House Opens in Jackson | Lansing News
A new recovery house called Home of New Vision is set to open in Jackson, Michigan, this Wednesday on Greenwood Avenue — a vital step toward helping those…
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Whitmer Signs Michigan’s Final Budget | Lansing News
Governor Gretchen Whitmer seals Michigan’s final state budget at $52.3 billion — a compromise hailed as a win for families facing rising costs and a shield…
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Michigan Absentee Ballot Surge | Lansing News
Michigan’s primary election on August 4 is heating up with a record surge in absentee ballots—nearly 2 million requests and over 570,000 already returned, a…
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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $743M | Lansing News
Mega Millions jackpot just hit over $740 million—nobody won on Tuesday, but dreamers are still lining up. Next drawing Friday, July 24, with a minimum pot of…