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No injuries in fire at Tipsy Nickel Bar & Grille in Mason LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A fire broke out at the Tipsy Nickel Bar and Grille in Mason on Saturday evening, leading to a response from multiple fire and police agencies. Everyone inside the res…

No injuries in fire at Tipsy Nickel Bar & Grille in Mason https://www.wlns.com/news/local-news/no-injuries-in-fire-at-tipsy-nickel-bar-grille-in-mason/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Baby food sold across the US recalled due to possible health risk CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A baby food sold in Connecticut and 48 other states has been recalled due to a possible health risk, according to the FDA. Initiative Foods issued a recall for Tippy Toes brand…

RECALL ALERT: Baby food sold across the US recalled due to possible health risk
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Whitmer unveils 5-year plan to make Michigan a defense and aerospace hub Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled a five-year strategic plan to boost the state’s defense and aerospace industries, foster innovation, and create high-paying jobs while protecti…

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Munich unveiled a five-year plan to make Michigan a defense and aerospace hub. https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/whitmer-munich-panel-discussion/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Whitmer, AOC, others to speak at Munich foreign policy panel Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will attend the Munich Security Conference, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential primary meeting, where she will speak on a panel with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort…

Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer join Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker to discuss foreign policy at Munich's annual conference. https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/whitmer-munich-panel-discussion/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Blue Cross sells workers compensation company AF Group to Enstar for undisclosed sum Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has agreed to sell its workers’ compensation and specialty insurance subsidiary AF Group to Enstar Group, a global insurance and reinsurance company backed …

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is selling its workers comp subsidiary AF Group, which is based in Lansing, to Enstar. https://www.wlns.com/business/af-group-sold-to-enstar/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Democratic Senate candidates split over corporate PAC donations at UAW forum The Democratic candidates for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat discussed workers’ rights, corporate donors, and healthcare policy at a United Auto Workers forum, while Republican frontr…

The Democratic candidates for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat spoke about manufacturing, workers’ rights and corporate donors at a UAW forum in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/democratic-candidates-uaw-forum/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Court documents show that the two Lansing men were killed on the same day, and one was tied to the cleanup of the first. https://www.wlns.com/6newsinvestigates/lansing-men-killed-same-day/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

GOP candidates funded by family involved in Gordie Howe International Bridge dispute The Maroun family, who own the Ambassador Bridge, have donated significantly to GOP candidates in Michigan, while questions are raised about their meeting with the Trump administration hours before…

GOP candidates supporting Trump's threats to delay opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge are funded by the Maroun family, which owns the Ambassador Bridge. https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/ambassador-bridge-trump-maroun-influence/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Whitmer recommends higher taxes for smokers, gamblers and digital ads to plug gap left by Medicaid and SNAP cuts Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed an $88.1 billion budget for FY 2027 that includes tax increases on tobacco, vaping, internet gaming, sports betting, and digital advertising, as well as targe…

Whitmer's new budget recommendation would levy higher taxes on smokers, gamblers and digital ads, but would provide relief for seniors and working families. https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/watch-whitmers-budget-recommendation-introduced/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

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'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48: Reports https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/dawsons-creek-actor-james-van-der-beek-dead-at-48-reports/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

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The city of Lansing has agreed to a settlement involving a 2020 death at the jail. https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/city-of-lansing-agrees-to-settlement-in-2020-jail-death/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

‘Drive Jackson’: Jackson County reveals 20-year vision for Jackson’s future LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Jackson County officials and community partners will unveil Drive Jackson, a 20-year vision plan for the county, during a meeting today. The plan follows a year-long de…

Watch live as Jackson County officials and community partners unveil Drive Jackson, a 20-year vision plan for the county. https://www.wlns.com/?p=2178850&preview=true&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Watch: Tom Izzo previews Wisconsin this week Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss Friday’s game at Wisconsin, which just took down No. 8 Illinois on the road on Tuesday, an…

Watch Tom Izzo's weekly press conference as he previews Wisconsin. https://www.wlns.com/sports/spartans-on-6/spartans-badgers-friday-tipoff/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Mike Rogers suggests eliminating taxes for new homes to ease housing affordability crisis Mike Rogers, Republican Senate candidate, proposed a plan to eliminate taxes for new home construction, allow individuals to withdraw funds from their 529 college savings accounts to make a down pa…

Mike Rogers is suggesting eliminating taxes on new homes to ease the housing affordability crisis. https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/new-home-construction-taxes/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

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Surveillance photos related to the Nancy Guthrie case were released by the FBI. https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/surveillance-photo-related-to-nancy-guthrie-case-could-be-released-soon-reports/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Cadillac reveals F1 livery during Super Bowl commercial Cadillac Formula 1 Team has revealed its debut livery for the 2026 Formula One season, with Mexican driver Sergio Perez and Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas set to pilot the cars powered by Ferrari p…

Cadillac revealed its debut F1 livery during a Super Bowl commercial. https://www.wlns.com/news/autos/2026-cadillac-f1-livery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Former Eaton Co. Sheriff arrested for drunk driving LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Former Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones was arrested Saturday night by the Michigan State Police for operating under the influence. Jones said he was arrested by the Mi…

Former Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones was arrested overnight on drunk driving charges.

Green Day frontman calls out ICE ahead of Super Bowl: ‘Quit that s–tty job you have’ “To all the ICE agents… quit your s–tty a– job.”

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong slammed ICE ahead of the Super Bowl, telling them to "quit that s--tty job you have." https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/green-day-frontman-calls-out-ice-ahead-of-super-bowl-quit-that-s-tty-job-you-have/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — USA Luge men’s doubles slider Zack DiGregorio is a New England Patriots fan. Makes sense: He’s from Massachusetts, his mother has worked for the Pa…

What do you do when the Super Bowl starts at 12:30 am? Welcome to the life of NFL fans at the Olympics. https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/a-super-bowl-starting-at-1230-a-m-welcome-to-an-olympic-sized-problem-for-fans-in-italy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Grant Hendrickson: "Failure in this business happens more often than not."

Tune in to the Jorma Duran Show on Monday at 8 a.m. on WLNS+ for Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.

Michigan native Timothy Busfield indicted on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching two boys on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” while filming in Albuquerque.

Michigan native Timothy Busfield indicted on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/timothy-busfield-indicted-on-child-sex-abuse-charges-in-new-mexico/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year inst…

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case and will be paid a record $32 million. https://www.wlns.com/sports/ap-tarik-skubal-wins-salary-arbitration-case-will-be-paid-record-32-million/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A snowy end to the week, followed by a chilly weekend LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – We have widespread snow falling across Mid-Michigan this afternoon, with another round of snow and a blast of arctic air in the forecast for our area over the next few…

A snowy end to the week, followed by a chilly weekend https://www.wlns.com/weather/weatherstories/a-snowy-end-to-the-week-followed-by-a-chilly-weekend/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Pizza Hut closing 250 ‘underperforming’ locations There’s more bad news in 2026 for the struggling pizza chain.

Pizza Hut closing 250 ‘underperforming’ locations https://www.wlns.com/news/pizza-hut-closing-250-underperforming-locations/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Nessel accuses ICE of ‘illegal actions,’ launches ICE tracker Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a report mechanism for residents to track ICE and Border Patrol actions, accusing them of committing “illegal actions” against residents a…

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched an ICE tracker on Wednesday. https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/roundtable-discusses-trump-deportation-efforts/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Democrats outpace GOP turnout as Greene, Tunney win primaries for high-stakes state Senate race LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Saginaw Fire Chief Chedrick Greene won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 35th Senate District. Attorney Jason Tunney edged out retired Dow Corning marketing director Chr…

Attorney Jason Tunney won the GOP primary for Michigan's state Senate special election. Saginaw Fire Chief Chedrick Greene won the Democratic primary. The election is May 5. https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/saginaw-fire-chief-wins-michigan-primary/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

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A Lansing man is being called a Good Samaritan after pulling people from a burning home https://www.wlns.com/news/lansing-man-called-good-samaritan-after-pulling-people-from-burning-home/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Detroit Tigers to leave FanDuel Sports Network, report says LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Detroit Tigers are leaving FanDuel Sports Network, along with eight other MLB teams, as the network’s owner, Main Street Sports Group, struggles to find a buyer. T…

A new report says that the Detroit Tigers, and potentially the Red Wings, will have new broadcast homes next season. https://www.wlns.com/sports/tigers/detroit-tigers-to-leave-fanduel-sports-network-report-says/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Adam Hollier exits secretary of state race, shifts focus to Michigan Senate District 3 Former state Sen. Adam Hollier has suspended his campaign for secretary of state and is instead running for the Michigan State Senate in District 3, currently held by Democrat Stephanie Chang.

Former state Sen. Adam Hollier, a Democrat, exited the secretary of state race following Gilchrist's endorsement by the AFL-CIO. Hollier is shifting his focus to a state Senate race. https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/hollier-drops-secretary-race/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Missing Lansing man was arrested during May drug raid LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — 6 News Investigates has learned a 28-year-old Lansing man who has been missing and endangered for six months was arrested during a Lansing drug raid two months before …

6 News Investigates has learned a 28-year-old Lansing man who has been missing and endangered for six months was arrested during a Lansing drug raid two months before disappearing.