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Wed, February 22, 2012

$53 Million Bond Issue Topic Of Forum Tonight In East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich (WLMI)  A public hearing tonight on a proposed 53-million dollar bond extension for school improvements in the East Lansing School District ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Romney Stays Close To Michigan; Leads Santorum In New Poll

LANSING, Mich (WLMI)  Mitt Romney will attend a tea party event in southeastern Michigan on Thursday. His campaign says he'll speak in Oakland ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Two Men Arrested After Leading Lansing Police On Chase

LANSING, Mich (WLMI) Two men face charges after leading Lansing police on a high speed chase.  It began around 1-30 yesterday morning near Jolly ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Victim In Lansing Shooting Dies; Suspects Still Sought

A man shot Monday on Lansing’s south side has died—the search continues for four suspects involved in the shooting.  20-year old Frank ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Barn Fire In Jackson County Kills Several Horses

GRASS LAKE TWP, Mich (WLMI)  Several racehorses are dead after a barn fire in Jackson County.  It began around 10-30 last night on Hayball ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

WATCH: The Camera Shop in Lansing Discusses Basic Studio Photography

LANSING, MI (WLMI) The Camera Shop in Lansing in conjunction with the "Expert Advice" section of 929wlmi.com discusses the types of cameras available ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Passenger Traffic Up At Capital Region International Airport In Lansing

LANSING, Mich (WLMI)  Times are good for the Capital Region International Airport.  Data released Monday shows a 38-percent increase in ridership last year compared ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Police Seek 4 Suspects In Lansing Shooting

LANSING, Mich (WLMI)  Police in Lansing looking for four men in connection with a shooting that injured a 20-year old man.  It happened around ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Police Investigating Car Break-Ins In Meridian Township

MERIDIAN TWP, Mich (WLMI) Police in Meridian Township are looking for suspects in a half-dozen car break-in’s.  They happened Friday and Saturday near ...

Mon, February 20, 2012

Lawmakers Question Michigan State's Decision to Charge Students Without Health Insurance

LANSING (WLMI) -- Some state lawmakers are questioning Michigan State University's recent policy to charge students without health insurance $1500 a year for coverage ...

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch  More Details Hide Details

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