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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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Wildfire Smoke Hits Michigan | Lansing News
Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing Michigan, triggering a statewide air quality alert and First Alert Weather Days. The Upper Peninsula is hit hardest…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges Across States | Lansing News
Cyclosporiasis outbreak surges past 3,700 cases nationwide, doubling in days — CDC tracking spread across 4 states, pointing to contaminated lettuce as the…
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Mackinac Bridge Smoke Alert | Lansing News
Wildfire smoke is making visibility dangerously low on the Mackinac Bridge—so if you must drive, slow down, keep windows shut, and use recirculated AC to avoid…
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Boat Capsizes But All Safe | Lansing News
A boat capsized in the channel between Center Lake and Round Lake, sending three people into the water—though all four occupants were safely rescued…
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Detroit Zoo Welcomes Rare Gorilla Birth | Lansing News
A brand new baby western lowland gorilla has arrived at the Detroit Zoo — just the second gorilla birth in the zoo’s history — and it’s a huge win for…
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Daycare Crisis and the $35M Fix | Lansing News
Daycare waitlists stretching over a year? Yeah, it’s that bad. The real bottleneck? Not space, but staff—low pay keeps qualified workers away. Parents are…
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Cooling Down for Young Runners | Lansing News
This summer, Playmakers Cross Country Camp is turning up the heat — literally — to teach young athletes how to run safely in 90-degree weather. With 46 campers…
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Summer Heat, Summer Drive | Lansing News
High school athletes are pushing through scorching summer heat with early morning practices and smart adjustments, balancing safety and ambition as they chase…
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Michigan Smoke Alert: AQI Guide | Lansing News
Michigan’s skies are hazy and air quality is dropping fast—thanks to smoke rolling in from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires. Officials warn it could become…
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Notions Marketing Fire Leaves 181 Out of Work | Lansing News
A devastating fire at Notions Marketing in Grand Rapids has left 181 employees out of work indefinitely after a power outage sparked flames that destroyed key…
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Heat Wave? Check on Your Elders | Lansing News
As temperatures soar, older adults are at higher risk for dehydration—and it’s often silent, sneaky, and dangerous. With aging bodies holding less water and…
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Wolves on the Loose at Isle Royale | Lansing News
Wolves are turning into campground troublemakers again at Isle Royale, ripping through screens and raiding coolers—forcing a second shutdown of Duncan Narrows…
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23andMe Data Breach Settlements | Lansing News
23andMe’s massive data breach exposed the genetic and personal info of nearly 7 million Americans — including 162,000 in Michigan — sparking legal action…
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Shooting on I-96 Leaves One Dead | Lansing News
A deadly shooting erupted on I-96 in Metro Detroit just before 1 AM, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Michigan State Police are investigating…
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Daycare Crisis and State Funding Hope | Lansing News
Daycare spots are harder than ever to snag, with waitlists stretching over a year—parents are booking before their babies are born. The real bottleneck? Not…
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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $672M | Lansing News
Mega Millions jackpot soars past $670 million after no one claimed the top prize in Tuesday’s drawing—numbers 2, 4, 10, 48, 56 with Mega Ball 22. Still, three…
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Lansing’s Best Local Coffee Shops | Lansing News
Lansing’s caffeine scene is heating up as the Lansing State Journal kicks off a community poll to crown the city’s favorite local coffee shop—no chains…
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Madison Lockwood’s Hopeful Echo | Lansing News
Madison Lockwood, a rising star from Portland now thriving in Nashville, is bringing hope to young people with her “The Echo” event — a vibrant, open-hearted…
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Wreath for Ford Honors Legacy | Lansing News
On Gerald Ford’s 113th birthday, his daughter Susan and family honored him with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum — part of a…
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Heat Waves and Hustle | Lansing News
When the thermometer climbs before the season even starts, Lumen Christi’s tennis team hits the courts at dawn to beat the heat—chugging water, snacking on…
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Lansing’s New Community Mural Takes Shape | Lansing News
Ryan Holmes, artist and educator, is teaming up with Lansing to transform a blank wall at Benjamin Davis Park into a vibrant community mural — and families are…
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Lansing Voters Target Healthcare Costs | Lansing News
Lansing, Michigan, is poised for a major healthcare vote this November after rallying 7,000+ signatures to amend the city charter and create an Advisory Health…
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Lansing’s Southwest Gets a Glow-Up | Lansing News
Southwest Lansing is getting a major glow-up with an $8.5 million project transforming the old Malcolm X Elementary School site into a vibrant community hub…
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Lansing’s New Development Takes Shape | Lansing News
Lansing’s big new development, the Holmes and Pleasant Grove Project, officially kicked off with a July 14, 2026, celebration—marking the start of construction…
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Loud Exhausts Face Stiffer Fines | Lansing News
Michigan lawmakers are pushing bills that could slash your wallet if your car’s exhaust breaks the noise rules—fines could jump from $100 to $500 for first…
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Michigan’s Child Decline and Its Future | Lansing News
Michigan’s child population is plummeting, with over 108,000 fewer kids since 2020 — a steep decline across 95% of counties. Rising costs of childcare and…
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Campers Demand Action on Housing | Lansing News
A growing encampment outside the Jackson District Library is sparking urgent calls for action as housing advocates register dozens for services—but residents…
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Heat at the Fairgrounds | Lansing News
The Eaton County Fair is battling extreme heat that’s making everyone sweat — including the livestock. Farmers are deploying fans, misters, and constant water…
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Michigan Lettuce Outbreak Forces Safety Changes | Lansing News
Michigan’s facing a major cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 3,000 cases, likely tied to contaminated lettuce and salad greens—though no specific grower has…
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Faculty Vote on Trust in MSU Leadership | Lansing News
Over 4,000 Michigan State professors are voting on whether to trust President Kevin Guskiewicz and the Board of Trustees—following his surprise reversal on…
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Four Dogs Euthanized After E-Scooter Attack | Lansing News
Four dogs, described as pit bull-mastiff mixes, were euthanized after a brutal attack left a 12-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman seriously injured while…
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South Side’s New Community Hub Unveiled | Lansing News
Groundbreaking has begun on a major new housing and community hub in Lansing’s south side — featuring 28 high-quality apartments, 5,800 sq ft of commercial…
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Four Dogs Euthanized After Attack | Lansing News
Four vicious dogs—pit bull-mastiff mixes—were euthanized just four days after they brutally attacked a woman and a 12-year-old girl on an e-scooter, chasing…
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Clinton Campus Gets Major Upgrade | Lansing News
Michigan Medicine is pushing for a $62 million upgrade to the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow campus in Clinton, including a hospital expansion, major…
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UM Health Expands Clinton Hospital | Lansing News
The University of Michigan Board of Regents is poised to approve a $62 million expansion for UM Health-Sparrow Clinton Hospital, adding 19,000 sq ft of new…
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Pickup vs Harley Crash in Hillsdale | Lansing News
Pickup vs Harley Crash in Hillsdale | Lansing News
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Michigan Universities in Leadership Turmoil | Lansing News
Michigan State and the University of Michigan are both in the midst of leadership chaos, with revolving doors in presidential offices and athletic departments…
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Spartan Village’s Final Chapter | Lansing News
Michigan State’s historic Spartan Village, once home to 1,500 students and families, is closing for good by May 2025—its aging infrastructure too costly to…
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Michigan's Adventure Honors 70 Years | Lansing News
Michigan’s Adventure is turning 70 and throwing a nostalgic party for its OG fans—anyone born in 1956 or earlier gets a free single-day pass, just show ID at…
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Michigan Smoky and Hot This Week | Lansing News
Michigan’s air is turning hazy and unhealthy as wildfire smoke from Canada rolls in, forcing the state’s environmental agency to issue a First Alert Weather…
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Michigan Smog Alert from Canadian Fires | Lansing News
Michigan’s air is turning hazy — not from a bad rhyme, but from wildfire smoke drifting south from Ontario and Minnesota. With 800 active fires burning up…
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Sunshine Protection Act Heads to Congress | Lansing News
Congress is reviving the push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent with the Sunshine Protection Act, which narrowly advanced in the House Rules Committee —…
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Manila Clams Invade Massachusetts Coast | Lansing News
Manila clams, a lucrative Asian seafood species worth seven billion dollars annually, have finally invaded Massachusetts’ coastline — the last untouched…
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Missing Man in Livingston County | Lansing News
A 49-year-old man, Matthew Paupore, has been missing for a week—last seen July 6th after leaving his Genoa Township home, despite his blue Ford F-150 still…
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Deputy Saves Two Boys from Burning House | Lansing News
A Michigan deputy turned hero in a blazing house fire, using a trash bin to climb up and rescue two trapped boys—saving their lives in a split-second act of…
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Wolves Go Camping: Park Closures Loom | Lansing News
Wolves in Isle Royale are turning into campground troublemakers—sniffing tents, dragging gear, and even chewing coolers—forcing closures at two campgrounds as…
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Cooling Centers Open as Heat Wave Hits | Lansing News
When the heat hits, Lansing and East Lansing are stepping up with cooling centers — libraries, community hubs, and transit centers open for everyone to escape…
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Michigan’s Smoky Skies Warning | Lansing News
Michigan’s skies are turning hazy as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the state, prompting an air quality alert that’s set to worsen by Wednesday—especially…
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Michigan Lettuce Outbreak Explained | Lansing News
Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak just hit 3,000 confirmed cases — and it’s spreading fast. Health officials are pointing to lettuce and salad greens as the…
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Lansing Halts New Data Centers | Lansing News
Lansing City Council just hit pause on new data centers—voting 7 to 1 to block any from opening for 182 days, amid growing resident concerns over these massive…
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Michigan’s Cyclosporiasis Outbreak and How to Stay Safe | Lansing News
Michigan’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—over 3,300 cases since late June—with leafy greens and produce like cilantro and raspberries under…
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Yo So What Now | Lansing News
Yo, so buckle up—this episode drops wild insights, jaw-dropping stories, and game-changing advice you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re chasing success…
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High-Speed Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust | Lansing News
A high-speed traffic stop on I-96 turned into a major drug bust when officers found 102 grams of crack cocaine in a car—most in the passenger’s possession. The…
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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $498M | Lansing News
Powerball’s jackpot just hit $480 million after no one won Monday’s drawing—meaning it’ll swell to at least $498 million by Wednesday. While not the biggest…
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Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Alert | Lansing News
Michigan’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—over 2,600 cases and 43 hospitalizations—blaming lettuce and salad greens, though no single source…
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Michigan Unveils New HazMat Training Center | Lansing News
Michigan Unveils New HazMat Training Center | Lansing News
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Ohio’s Deadlier New Opioid Threat | Lansing News
A terrifying new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine is sweeping Ohio—way deadlier than fentanyl, releasing a tsunami of dopamine for a supercharged high…
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Flags at Half-Staff for Two National Losses | Lansing News
Flags fly at half-staff across Michigan and the U.S. to honor two national figures: firefighter Emily Barker, 38, who died battling wildfires in Colorado and…
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Lansing Pauses Data Centers for Review | Lansing News
Lansing City Council just paused new data center construction for 182 days, voting 7-1 to buy time and rethink how these massive tech hubs fit into the city’s…
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New Veterans Office Opens in Ionia County | Lansing News
Ionia County just launched a brand-new veterans services office — a dedicated hub offering local vets the benefits, support, and resources they’ve earned, with…