Election Results Across the Lansing Area

Voters delivered split decisions on several local ballot proposals.

In Ingham County, residents approved a nearly $100 million bond for Ingham Intermediate School District. The funding will go toward building a new center-based special education facility aimed at expanding services for students with specialized needs.

Meanwhile, voters in Grand Ledge rejected a $22.5 million proposal that would have funded the construction of two new fire stations, along with the purchase of fire trucks and equipment.

In Stockbridge, voters approved a $1.6 million emergency services millage, signaling support for maintaining and improving local emergency response capabilities.

Democrats Regain Michigan Senate Majority

Tuesday’s election also had statewide political implications. Democrat Chedrick Greene won the 35th Senate District seat in the Bay Region, defeating Republican Jason Tunney.

The victory restores a 20-18 Democratic majority in the Michigan Senate. Greene fills the seat vacated by Kristen McDonald Rivet, who resigned after winning a congressional seat in 2024.

Second Swatting Threat at East Lansing High School

Authorities responded to another threat at East Lansing High School Tuesday—the second incident in less than a week.

Officials later determined the threat to be a swatting call and confirmed it occurred after students had been dismissed for the day. The incident follows a similar false bomb threat reported at the school just days earlier.

Chemical Spill Prompts Evacuation at MSU

A small chemical spill on the Michigan State University campus led to a hazmat response Tuesday.

The incident occurred inside the Chilled Water Plant on Service Road during routine maintenance. Emergency crews evacuated the area as a precaution. Officials reported no injuries.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Eaton County

A 74-year-old Eaton Rapids man died following a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon in Eaton County.

Investigators say the man was riding a 2010 Harley-Davidson northbound on South Clinton Trail when a pickup truck entered the roadway from East Bellevue Highway, causing a collision.

The driver of the truck, also 74 and from Charlotte, was not injured. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Authorities say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors. The investigation remains ongoing.

Arson Suspect Sought in Detroit

Police in Detroit are searching for a suspect accused of setting a fire inside Huntington Place last week.

Investigators say the individual, dressed in black with a gray mask, was seen carrying a backpack and three water bottles believed to contain gasoline. The incident caused no major damage.

Huntington Place hosts major events, including the annual Detroit Auto Show.