Public Hearing Set for $120 Million Lansing Data Center Proposal
A major economic development project will take center stage at tonight’s Lansing City Council meeting.
Council members are scheduled to hear public feedback on a $120 million proposal from UK-based company Deep Green to build a data center at the corner of Cedar Street and Kalamazoo Avenue. Supporters say the project could bring 50 jobs to the area, including about 35 construction positions.
The public hearing begins at 7 p.m., giving residents a chance to weigh in before the council considers moving forward with the plan.
Lansing Police Investigating Homicide on West Side
Lansing police are investigating what they have now classified as a homicide.
Officers discovered the body of a 53-year-old man just before 11 a.m. Sunday on Burneway Drive on the city’s west side. Police say the victim died from serious injuries, though the exact cause of death has not yet been released.
No suspects have been identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Former Eaton County Sheriff Arrested for OWI
A former Mid-Michigan law enforcement leader is facing legal trouble.
According to WLNS-TV, former Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones was arrested Saturday night by Michigan State Police for operating while intoxicated. The arrest followed a single-vehicle crash in which Jones told officers he swerved to avoid a deer and struck a decorative rock, causing his airbag to deploy.
Jones reportedly told authorities he made a mistake and was cooperative during the investigation.
Whitmer Budget Proposal Expected to Include Senior Tax Break
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is preparing to unveil her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal this week.
The Detroit Free Press reports the plan is expected to include a $90 million property tax break for Michigan seniors. The full budget outline is scheduled to be released on Wednesday.
Gas Prices Continue to Fall in Lansing
Drivers are getting some relief at the pump.
AAA Michigan reports the average price for a gallon of gas in the Lansing area is now $2.80, down 13 cents from last week. The statewide average sits at $2.83 per gallon, a drop of about seven cents over the same period.
Michigan Among Top States for January Job Losses
A new national employment report shows Michigan was hit hard by job cuts in January.
Data from Challenger, Gray and Christmas indicates the state lost nearly 20,000 jobs last month—second only to Georgia, which saw 30,000 jobs eliminated. Nationwide, more than 108,000 jobs were cut.
MSU Releases Super Bowl Ad Winners and Losers
The commercials may be just as big as the game itself, and Michigan State University has weighed in on this year’s Super Bowl ads.
The MSU Department of Advertising and Public Relations named Budweiser’s “American Icons” spot featuring the Clydesdale horse and eagle as the best commercial of the night.
The department also listed five “fumbles,” with a Crypto Coinbase advertisement ranking as the least effective.
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