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Relief in sight for parched Lansing area; rain is finally in the forecast

The Lansing area could get a total of about 1.25 inches of rain, according to the Weather Prediction Center, and cool temperatures are on the way.

 

Women prisoners describe their struggles with addiction: 'Worse than being on the streets'

In handwritten letters asking for help, five women say the failure to stop the flow of prison drugs has undermined their fights with addiction.

 

Pride events in Lansing — here's where you can take part

Here's a list of prominent events in the Lansing area for community members and allies to attend during Pride Month.

 

MSU announces how it will spend $2 million in Spartan Strong Fund donations

The university will spend about $1 million in direct support for about 50 students and another $300,000 to create a memorial on campus.

 

'No one should have to be loud to receive justice': Sex abuse victims lobby Legislature for change

Lawmakers have once again proposed bills to expand the time some sexual assault victims have to file lawsuits. The effort faces similar opposition.

 

SIREN staffer says forensic accountant assigned in wake of 'theft' from Eaton County nonprofit

In the wake of a 'theft' of an undisclosed amount of money from an Eaton County nonprofit a staffer says a forensic accountant has been assigned.

 

Man, 24, sentenced to prison for 2022 shooting death of friend in Lansing

A judge who sentenced Jameer Johnson to prison on Friday said she shares a belief that Johnson isn't telling the whole truth about what happened.

 

Michigan's new cell phone law goes after distracted drivers: How residents feel about it

Residents applauded Michigan's new distracted driving laws for cell phones, but wonder how effective the new laws will be in 2023.

 

Police investigating shooting of girl, 17, Thursday in south Lansing

The incident happened in the area of South Cedar Street and East Miller Road, Lansing police said.

 

Ken Beachler, first director of Wharton Center and longtime arts advocate, dies at 87

In addition to his passion for the arts, Beachler had a long and distinguished military career.

 

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