Ken Palmer
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Boy, 16, arrested after loaded handgun found in backpack at Holt High School
The incident happened about 1:45 p.m. at the senior high school, police said. The student was taken to the youth center. → Read More
East Lansing superintendent announces resignation of high school principal
Shannon Mayfield had been off for personal reasons since Jan. 25, schools officials said. → Read More
Highly contagious bird flu found in backyard flock of Eaton County chickens
MDARD is urging bird owners to follow basic bio-security measures, such as hand washing, disinfecting equipment and limiting contact with wild birds. → Read More
Man shot in Lansing Thursday morning
The Lansing Police Department in a release said officers responded to a report of shots fired about 6:10 a.m. in the 1800 block of Maplewood Avenue. → Read More
Forecasters: Heavy snow possible Friday afternoon, evening in Lansing region
Four to eight inches of snow expected over most of Ingham County, officials said. → Read More
More icing leads to additional power outages near Lansing
About 1,560 Consumers Energy customers in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties had no power as of 4:15 p.m., according to the utility's outage map. → Read More
Lawsuit: MSU interim president, others schemed to oust Gupta from dean's post
The former dean claims he was falsely accused of mandatory reporting violations as part of a scheme to keep him from becoming MSU's next president. → Read More
Utility crews progressing with restoration work in Lansing following massive ice storm
As of noon Friday, about 1,540 Consumers Energy customers remained without power in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. → Read More
Reason to smile: NBA's James Harden lifts spirits of student injured in MSU shooting
James Harden advised Hao to "think positive things and just keep pushing." He sent a pair of game-worn shoes and other gifts to the injured student. → Read More
Police: Truck driver stopped on I-96 in Delta Twp. wanted for murder in Georgia
A search turned up a stolen handgun, a 17-round magazine, a 31-round magazine and police-grade pepper spray, police said. → Read More
MDOT: Final leg of massive Interstate 69 rebuild set to kick off Monday
MDOT said it will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction between Charlotte and Marshall. Bridge and ramp closures will be announced. → Read More
Officials seize 36 machines from alleged illegal gambling operation in Delta Twp.
Investigators confiscated 36 machines, including freestanding slot machines and computers configured as slot-style gaming machines. → Read More
Michigan State students call for safety upgrades, more time in wake of shooting rampage
Among the suggestions: Install locks on all doors, develop a campus active-shooter protocol and improve the security alert system → Read More
Forecasters: Lansing in the 'bullseye' of major ice storm Wednesday, Thursday
Winter storm warnings were issued for areas across southern lower Michigan. Up to a half-inch of ice possible in Lansing area. → Read More
Significant icing expected in lower Michigan on Wednesday, Thursday
A winter storm watch is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday. Forecasters said the Lansing area could see up to a half-inch of ice. → Read More
SB U.S. 127 in Lansing back open following crash involving box truck
The driver of a southbound box truck lost control and hit a sign post, Lansing Township Police Chief John Joseph said. → Read More
Okemos High School hoax: What we know about false school shooting report
Students were released from all Okemos School District buildings on Tuesday morning after a swatting incident. → Read More
Powerball ticket sold at Lansing store among two $1M winners from Monday night
The Lansing winning ticket was sold at Sav-Way Food Center, 2317 W. Michigan Ave. Another winning ticket was bought online. → Read More
Classes at Okemos elementary canceled for Tuesday following 'incident'
Police said an incident happened on the school playground. There was no threat to the public or anyone at the school, they said. → Read More
Bath Twp. police pull man to safety during ice rescue operation Thursday
Two Bath Township police officers pulled a man, 75, from the water using a rescue rope. The man was expected to make a full recovery. → Read More