Authorities are releasing new details surrounding a deadly house fire that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 100 block of South Clemens Street in Lansing. One person was killed and three others were injured in the blaze. First responders say a passerby rescued two individuals from the home and attempted to save a third, but was forced back by heavy smoke and flames. The two rescued occupants and a firefighter who suffered a medical emergency at the scene were hospitalized and later released. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though officials believe the home may have been operating as an unregistered rental property.
In other Lansing news, a man has pleaded guilty nearly a year after a deadly shooting at the Centerfolds Gentleman Club. The Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 36-year-old Adrian Wilkerson has entered guilty pleas to manslaughter, felony firearm, and habitual offender charges in connection with the death of 45-year-old Christopher Bonilla. Wilkerson is scheduled to be sentenced on March 25.
A 24-year-old Delta Township man has been arraigned in connection with a Lansing street racing crash that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured 12 others. Keandre Morgan is the second individual charged with reckless driving in the April crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. A probable cause conference in the case is scheduled for tomorrow.
The East Lansing City Council voted Tuesday to introduce new ordinances aimed at addressing homelessness in the downtown area. The proposed measures would ban camping in public spaces and prohibit the use of parking facilities for purposes other than parking. City officials say the ordinances will be reviewed and potentially approved at the council’s February 17 meeting.
The Capital Area Transportation Authority unveiled its Rosa Parks Tribute Bus today in front of the Michigan State Capitol. The unveiling coincides with Transit Equity Day and the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The bus features a timeline highlighting the civil rights movement and will be open to the public following the 9 a.m. ceremony.
Michigan has also been selected as a new drone testing site by the Department of Defense. The Michigan National All-Domain Warfighting Center in the Northern Lower Peninsula will serve as a designated drone testing range, allowing the U.S. Army and National Guard to train pilots and conduct drone testing. The designation was announced by U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters, along with Representatives Jack Bergman and John Moolenaar.
In state politics, former State Senator Adam Hollier has suspended his campaign for Michigan Secretary of State and announced plans to run for re-election to the State Senate. Hollier is seeking the 3rd District seat, currently held by term-limited Senator Stephanie Chang, which includes Detroit’s east side, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.
Finally, Meijer has issued a recall of more than 38,000 gallon-sized water jugs sold in Michigan and five other states. The recall affects Meijer-brand steam-distilled water sold in jugs with red lids after a floating black foreign substance was discovered. The recalled water carries a sell-by date of October 4.








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