Lansing Ice Cream Shop Destroyed in Late-Night Fire; Ethics Concerns and Safety Incidents Lead Monday’s Headlines

LANSING, Mich. — A well-known Lansing ice cream shop is in ruins after a late-night fire tore through the business Sunday. According to Lansing fire officials, the blaze broke out around 11 p.m. at Frosty Corner on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Mount Hope. No injuries were reported. Investigators are still determining the cause, though early indications suggest a gas meter may have played a role.

Lansing Council Member Faces Ethics Questions

WLNS-TV reports that Lansing City Council member Tamera Carter is under scrutiny after voting last week on a property demolition issue involving her sister-in-law. Carter cast a vote to spare the MLK property from demolition.
Carter maintains there was no conflict of interest, saying she reviewed the matter with the city attorney, who declined to comment. Lansing’s ethics ordinance prohibits elected officials from voting on matters involving themselves or immediate family members.

Threat at Okemos High School Deemed Not Credible

Okemos High School was placed on a 30-minute hold Monday as police investigated a phone threat made outside the building. Students and staff were required to remain in classrooms during the brief lockdown. After a search, officials confirmed no credible threat was found.

Michigan Wolverines’ Big Ten Future in Question

Two members of the University of Michigan Board of Regents say they strongly oppose ongoing Big Ten discussions involving a massive private equity investment. Conference leaders are considering a $2.5 billion proposal from California-based investors to form a new entity called Big Ten Enterprises.
Regent Jordan Acker warned that if the partnership moves forward without unanimous Big Ten approval, Michigan could consider leaving the conference and going independent when its current agreement ends in 2036.

Jackson Man Charged After Stabbing His Brother

A 45-year-old Jackson man has been charged after police say he stabbed his younger brother during a domestic incident on November 15. Officers responded to a home on the 1000 block of 6th Street around 7 p.m., where they found a 35-year-old man with an upper-torso stab wound.
The victim was hospitalized but has since been released. The suspect faces charges of assault causing bodily harm, domestic assault, and resisting and obstructing police.

Two Pedestrians Seriously Injured in Jackson County Crash

Authorities in Jackson County say a 33-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were seriously hurt early Monday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Airport Road at Wayland Drive.
Investigators say the driver was traveling within the posted speed limit. Poor visibility may have contributed to the crash.

Father Arraigned in Disappearance of Three Brothers

In Lenawee County, 53-year-old John Skelton — father of Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton — has been arraigned on multiple murder charges tied to the boys’ 2010 disappearance.
The brothers were declared legally dead earlier this year. Skelton is being held on a $60 million bond.

Michigan Mega Millions Player Wins $3 Million

A Michigan Mega Millions player is celebrating a major win despite missing the jackpot. The ticket, purchased at a gas station in Portage near Kalamazoo, matched all five white numbers in Friday’s drawing, securing a $3 million prize.