WMU-Cooley founder dies at age 89
The Honorable Thomas E. Brennan, Sr. died peacefully on Sept. 29, 2018, in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by family.
Category Archives: Lansing, MI
Skubick: Key Republicans blast breakaway party members backing Whitmer
Michigan Republicans were quick to denounce the formation of a "Republicans and Independents for Whitmer committee" which 6 News told you about for the first time Wednesday night. State Republican chair Ron Weiser, Sen. Mike Shirkey and Rep. Lee Chatfield complained this group is "working to tear down not only Bill Schuette but the top of the ticket."
Stabenow, Peters oppose Trump’s high court nominee Kavanaugh
In this April 30, 2018, file photo, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., speaks to reporters after holding a roundtable meeting with veterans in Lansing, Mich. In a statement released Friday, July 13, 2018, Stabenow said she will oppose President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
120 Nassar victims urge Michigan State board to fire Engler
In this March 15, 2018 file photo, Michigan State University's interim president John Engler speaks with reporters after appearing at a legislative hearing in Lansing, Mich. A letter signed by at least 120 victims sexual abuse by former sports doctor Larry Nassar on Tuesday, June 19, urged Michigan State University's governing board to oust Engler, saying he had reinforced a "culture of abuse" at the school.
Thousands march to protest Canada pipeline expansion project
Recent mass shootings spurred Congress to try to improve the background check syste... . FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2017 file photo, former gymnast Rachael Denhollander speaks about Larry Nassar after a plea hearing for Nassar in Lansing, Mich., Nov. 22, 2017.
2 California officers shot, 1 killed as standoff continues
Nassar's serial molestation of hundreds of young female p... Michigan is looking to shore up its law that requires certain people to report suspected child sexual abuse to authorities to address gaps that were exposed after disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar... Michigan is looking to shore up its law that requires certain people to report suspected child sexual abuse to authorities to address gaps that were exposed after disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar admitted to sexually assaulting female athletes. . FILE--In this Jan. 16, 2013, file photo, assault weapons and hand guns are seen for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply in Springfield, Ill.
2 dead as severe weather moves eastward through central US
Forecasters expected the Ohio River could reach levels not seen since the region's deadly 1997 f... . A man paddles his boat alongside a home in the East End along the Ohio River, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Cincinnati.
Latest: Most seriously injured LA school shooting doing well
Police say a male student and a female student are victims of a shooting in a classroom at a Los Angeles middle school. Police say a male student and a female student are victims of a shooting in a classroom at a Los Angeles middle school.
Judge uses Nassar’s letter to question his sincerity
The former sports doctor who admitted molesting... . Larry Nassar sits with attorney Matt Newburg during his sentencing hearing Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Lansing, Mich.
The Latest: Lawmaker: Simon’s resignation ‘important step’
Nassar has admitted sexually assaulting athletes when he was employed by Michiga... . Judge Rosemarie Aquilina listens to Abigayle Bergeron's victim statement during the sixth day of Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Lansing, Mich.
A look at the career of Trump’s HHS Secretary Tom Price
According to a report from Politico, the US Health and Human Services secretary's flights on private and military planes have racked up costs of over $1 million . The Department of Health and Human Services is now conducting an investigation into Price's travel expenses.
Schuette, grasping for duty
You might think the mere idea that we might elect pandering career politician and current Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette governor next year is hard to believe. He's one of the most shopworn items in Lansing.
Voters call debate ‘cringe worthy,’ some won’t cast ballot
Andy Fox, 24, of Lansing, Mich., poses for a photo after watching parts of the second presidential debate while working as a server on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at the Lansing Brewing Co. in Lansing.
Sen. Bernie Sanders in East Lansing today for Clinton campaign
Senator Bernie Sanders is bringing the Hillary Clinton campaign message to Michigan in a one-day tour that includes a stop in East Lansing. He'll begin the tour in Dearborn at 10:30, be in Ann Arbor at 1:00 p.m., East Lansing at 3:45 p.m. and Grand Rapids at 6:45 p.m. The East Lansing event will be held at Adams Field on West Circle Drive.
Michigan Legislature OKs $617M bailout for Detroit schools
The Michigan Legislature narrowly a... . FILE- This Jan. 6, 2015 file photo, shows a vacant classroom at Southwestern High School in Detroit.