Multiple Incidents Across Mid-Michigan: Injuries at School Construction Site, Child Hit by Truck, Apartment Fire, and More

June 17, 2025 | Lansing, MI — By 1320 WILS News Staff

A series of separate incidents across the Lansing area Monday have left several individuals injured and local officials investigating.

Construction Accident at Potterville High School

Two Clark Construction workers sustained serious injuries while working at Potterville High School, according to officials with Eaton RESA. No staff or students were in the building at the time of the accident. The nature of the project has not been disclosed, and all construction has been halted until further notice.

Child Struck by Garbage Truck in Lansing

A 5-year-old boy is hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a garbage truck Monday afternoon. Lansing police say the crash occurred around 2 p.m. on Grand River Avenue between Sadie Court and North Street. The child was initially listed in stable but critical condition as authorities continue to investigate.

Bicyclist Injured in Eaton County Crash

Michigan State Police are investigating a collision between a car and a bicyclist that occurred Monday evening in Windsor Township. The crash took place on Bishop Highway between Crites and Waverly roads. No update has been provided on the condition of the cyclist or the driver involved.

Fire at Okemos Apartment Complex

An early afternoon fire broke out at Arrow Tree Apartments in Okemos Monday. The blaze was reported around 1 p.m. at 1643 Minoka Trail. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene, and one first responder was seen being transported from the site on a stretcher.

A resident told 1320 WILS they had just begun moving in when a fire erupted behind their stove—though the appliance was not in use at the time.

Lansing Area Businesses Receive State Training Grants

Seventeen businesses in the Lansing region are receiving nearly $2.5 million in state funding for workforce development. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced that nearly 300 businesses statewide will benefit from a $16 million grant, aiming to support training programs for roughly 8,000 workers.

Dingell Urges Civility After Being Named in Threat Case

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell addressed safety concerns during a Monday night town hall in Washtenaw County. Her comments came after authorities discovered her name—along with six other Michigan Democrats—on a list found in a vehicle belonging to Vance Belter, the man charged in the fatal shooting of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.

“Some people wanted me to cancel tonight, and I was not going to cancel,” Dingell said during the event. She later added, “We are normalizing violence and that’s not okay. Every single one of us has to help dial down the level of rhetoric.”

Detroit Newspapers to End Longstanding Partnership

In media news, The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press are set to dissolve their 36-year joint operating agreement at the end of the year. Both newspapers plan to continue publishing independently. 1320 WILS will speak with Detroit News editor and publisher Gary Miles later this morning for further detail