Officials in Webberville are considering bringing back the village’s police department, which was disbanded in the early 1990s.

The proposed restoration would cost the village more than $400,000 annually, with costs expected to increase by 8% each year for the next three years. The village’s current policing contract with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to expire at the end of 2026.

A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for September 28.

East Mount Hope Avenue Set to Reopen

The City of Lansing is expected to announce the reopening of East Mount Hope Avenue following a lengthy road construction project.

The city’s Public Service Department is also expected to provide updates on road projects that have been completed, are currently underway or are planned for next year. That includes additional information about the Kalamazoo Street repaving project planned for this fall.

Major Road Closures Coming to DeWitt and Charlotte

Drivers in the region should prepare for several upcoming road projects.

In DeWitt, ramps from westbound I-69 to both directions of US-127 are scheduled to close beginning Monday for concrete patching. The closures are expected to remain in place through October 16.

In Charlotte, resurfacing work on portions of M-50 and M-79 is also scheduled to begin Monday and continue through November 9.

Lake Lansing Park South Partially Reopens

Lake Lansing Park South is partially reopening following severe thunderstorms that knocked down dozens of trees last week.

Ingham County Parks says intermittent closures will continue while crews work to clean up storm damage.

Former Michigan Hockey Players Sue Over Abuse Allegations

Sixteen former University of Michigan men's hockey players are suing the Ann Arbor school, seeking an unspecified amount of money over allegations of sexual abuse.

According to the newscast, the plaintiffs played for the Wolverines between 1984 and 2001. The lawsuit contains graphic allegations, which the former players describe as sexualized torture.

The University of Michigan had not immediately commented.

Michigan Reconsiders Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permits

Michigan environmental regulators are reconsidering permits issued in July for the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel pipeline project.

The move does not cancel the permits, but it adds further uncertainty to a project that is already years behind schedule.

The development also comes amid pressure from Governor Gretchen Whitmer to prevent Enbridge from continuing to pump oil through the Straits of Mackinac while the tunnel project’s future remains unsettled.

EHD Detected in Michigan Deer

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first statewide cases this year of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, in free-ranging whitetail deer.

Cases have been confirmed in Ingham County and three other Michigan counties.

EHD is transmitted through the bite of an infected midge and can be fatal to deer. The DNR says there is no evidence that the virus can infect humans or household pets.

Eaton County commissioners are preparing to vote on a proposed 2027 fiscal year budget following a special meeting Tuesday night.

The proposed spending plan comes after the county made significant reductions last year, including cuts affecting the Sheriff's Road Patrols and Animal Control.

During Tuesday's meeting, Eaton County Controller Ben Dawson said the previous reductions created an opportunity for the county to reinvest funding in areas where it is needed.

“We did big cuts last year that made it possible for us to move forward reinvesting that money where we needed,” Dawson said, adding that the goal is to help the county remain strong and secure while eventually rebuilding services.

The Board of Commissioners has scheduled a vote on the proposed spending plan for Wednesday, September 16.

Mason City Council Meeting Canceled

The Mason City Council canceled its scheduled meeting Tuesday night because of damage caused by thunderstorms last week.

The city described the damage at City Hall as involving critical equipment. Officials have not released additional details about the extent of the damage.

No rescheduled meeting date had been announced.

East Lansing Announces Annual Water Main Flushing

Residents of East Lansing are being advised that the city will begin its annual water main flushing program later this month.

The process is scheduled to begin September 21 and is expected to continue for two to three weeks.

Flushing will take place on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Consumers Energy Delays Decision on Michigan Hydroelectric Dams

Consumers Energy is extending the timetable for deciding whether to sell 13 hydroelectric dams in Michigan.

The utility is giving itself an additional 60 days to address regulatory concerns related to the proposed sale to Confluence Hydro.

The delay comes as regulators continue to review issues surrounding the potential transaction.

Jocelyn Benson Discusses Technology and Privacy During Lansing Health Care Roundtable

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discussed several issues during a health care roundtable in Lansing Tuesday, including the use of technology and privacy concerns.

Benson emphasized the importance of allowing technology to advance while protecting individual privacy.

She pointed to Michigan's efforts to establish guardrails surrounding artificial intelligence and elections.

“We need to allow technology to grow and enhance our lives, but not at the expense of our privacy,” Benson said.

Benson said Michigan has been among the first states to put protections in place regarding the use of artificial intelligence in elections and election communications.

New Poll Shows Close Michigan Governor's Race

New polling data indicates a competitive race for Michigan governor.

A Glenn Gariff Group survey conducted for The Detroit News and WDIV-TV shows Benson leading Republican John James by four percentage points, a margin that falls within the poll's margin of error.

The same poll shows a close race for the U.S. Senate.

Republican Mike Rogers holds an approximately 1.5-point advantage over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, according to the survey.

Michigan Students React to Controversial Football Finish

University of Michigan students are reacting to the fallout from Saturday night's controversial 13-12 Wolverines victory over Western Michigan.

An appeal filed Tuesday by the Mid-American Conference was later rejected by the NCAA.

Some Michigan students said the team has areas to address as the season continues.

One student described the outcome as an unfortunate way to begin the season and said the Wolverines need to take accountability and move forward.

“You never want to start a season on a mishap,” the student said.

The student added that Michigan needs to improve and avoid performances like the one against Western Michigan.

Road construction projects are getting back underway across the Lansing area and Michigan following the Labor Day weekend.

Around 60% of construction projects that were paused Friday to help ease holiday traffic resumed Monday. Two new projects also began in Clinton County, including the closure of the US-127 Business Route between Centerline and Taft roads in St. Johns for culvert replacement work. The project is expected to continue until November.

Drivers on I-69 can also expect single-lane closures in both directions between US-127 and the Shiawassee County line. The work involves concrete patching and is also expected to be completed in November.

Meanwhile, Potterville Public Schools welcomed students back as the district followed its traditional post-Labor Day start to the new school year. Most other major school districts across the region began classes last month.

Two Hospitalized After Lansing East-Side Crash

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Lansing's east side Sunday night.

Police said the crash happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Saginaw and Marshall streets. Authorities said the injuries were not considered life-threatening, and drugs and alcohol are not believed to have been factors.

Authorities Provide Updates on Holiday Weekend Boating Incidents

Authorities also released updates on two boating incidents that occurred over the Labor Day weekend.

In Ottawa County, two people were hospitalized after a boat overturned Sunday night on Lake Macatawa.

Meanwhile, authorities in Grosse Pointe suspended their search for a 74-year-old man who fell overboard Saturday night in Lake St. Clair.

New Polling Highlights Michigan Political Races

With 56 days remaining until Election Day, new polling is offering a look at where Michigan's major political campaigns stand heading into the fall election season.

The most recent EPIC-MRA poll, conducted Aug. 22 through Aug. 28, showed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers 47% to 43%, with a four-point margin of error.

A RealClearPolling average covering polling through Aug. 28 showed El-Sayed with a 46.9% to 44.6% advantage.

In the race for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson held a 49.5% to 42.7% lead over Republican John James in the RealClearPolling average. The EPIC-MRA poll showed a closer race, with Benson leading James 45% to 41%.

Thousands Participate in Mackinac Bridge Walk

Approximately 34,000 people took part Monday morning in the 68th annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was among those participating in what was her final bridge walk as Michigan governor.

Michigan State University is alerting students that Berkey Hall is temporarily closed Thursday while law enforcement investigates a potential threat.

According to the university's alert system, classes scheduled inside Berkey Hall will be held remotely for the day. MSU says there is no indication of a threat to the broader campus.

Meanwhile, Lansing police are investigating whether two deaths along the Lansing River Trail could be connected.

Police say a 57-year-old man was found unconscious Sunday on the River Trail in Old Town near Cesar Chavez Avenue. The man later died from his injuries. Investigators say his death could potentially be connected to the August 22 stabbing death of 22-year-old Daniel Lusk, who was also found along the River Trail near Michigan Avenue. The investigation remains ongoing.

In Meridian Township, police are searching for a person reported missing Wednesday near Okemos High School. Officers describe the individual as a 5-foot-9, 200-pound biracial male with facial hair. He was reportedly wearing a light-colored shirt, gray basketball shorts and bright blue shoes.

Mason Mayor Faces New Recall Effort

A new recall effort has been launched against Mason Mayor Russell Whipple over a recently drafted zoning ordinance that would restrict data center activity.

The first recall attempt was dismissed because of an error in the petition language. The Ingham County Election Commission is scheduled to review the new petition language September 18.

Hillsdale County Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty

Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of obstruction of justice and official misconduct.

Hodshire is accused of leaking information to a suspect or the suspect's family regarding an ongoing theft investigation involving a sheriff's office in Ohio.

Michigan Voting Measure Heads to Supreme Court

Michigan Attorney General and Solicitor General are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a proposed citizens-only voting ballot measure that supporters are attempting to place on the November ballot.

The proposed constitutional amendment failed to qualify for the ballot following a deadlock last week by the Board of State Canvassers. Supporters of the measure are requesting a Supreme Court injunction, with the deadline for ballot language to be presented to the Secretary of State set for Friday.

Two Michigan U.S. Senate Debates Set

Michigan's U.S. Senate candidates will face off in at least two debates ahead of the November election.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers have agreed to debate October 21 in Detroit. The first debate is scheduled for October 8 in Grand Rapids.

Michigan Officials Warn Travelers About Firewood

As residents prepare to travel for Labor Day weekend, Michigan officials are reminding drivers not to transport firewood long distances.

The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources say firewood is one of the most common ways invasive insects and plant diseases can spread to new areas.

Officials with Michigan's Invasive Species Programs and the Don't Move Firewood campaign are encouraging travelers to purchase firewood at or near their destination instead of transporting it across long distances.

A jury has found 60-year-old Jacobo Montalvo of Lansing guilty of murder and unlawful imprisonment in connection with the 2023 abduction and killing of 29-year-old Alicia Gallegos.

According to the case, Gallegos was kidnapped in downtown Lansing before she was killed. Her body was later discovered along a rural road in White Oak Township.

Montalvo faces a sentence of life in prison without parole. His sentencing is scheduled for late October.

Police Identify Man Killed in Lansing Crash

Lansing police have identified the man killed in a two-vehicle crash on Grand River Avenue Sunday.

Police say 25-year-old Rain Norris died in the crash near Raymond Drive on Lansing’s north side. Investigators believe speed may have been a factor in the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.

35 Arrested During MSU Welcome Week

East Lansing police reported 35 arrests during the weekend surrounding Michigan State University’s Welcome Week festivities.

Thousands of students returned to campus and downtown East Lansing, leading to large crowds around area bars and along city streets. Police increased their presence with additional patrols, drones and assistance from a Michigan State Police helicopter.

From Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Aug. 30, authorities reported 35 arrests, 134 citations and 348 calls for service.

Man Killed by Amtrak Train in Jackson County

A 35-year-old man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near the Jackson County Airport Monday night.

The Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety said the man was struck by the train before his body was discovered on the tracks along Wildwood Avenue early Tuesday morning.

Authorities say they do not suspect foul play.

Hillsdale County Sheriff Facing Felony Charges

Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on felony charges.

Court records show the 59-year-old sheriff is charged with obstruction of justice and misconduct in office. The allegations involve the disclosure of confidential information from an ongoing investigation to a suspect and/or the suspect’s family.

Neither the sheriff’s office nor the Michigan Attorney General’s Office has commented on the case, according to the newscast.

New Poll Shows Democrats Leading Michigan Races

A new survey from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research shows Democratic candidates leading in the races for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.

Among likely voters, Jocelyn Benson leads John James by nine percentage points in the gubernatorial race. In the Senate contest, Abdul El-Sayed leads Mike Rogers by five points.

The survey is reported to have a four-point margin of error.

Supreme Court Sets Deadline in Michigan Ballot Proposal Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has given Michigan election officials until noon Wednesday to respond to an emergency request involving a proposed ballot initiative that would require citizenship verification for voters.

Americans for Citizen Voting filed the lawsuit last week after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked in a 2-2 vote following a dispute involving individual petition signatures.

New University of Michigan President to Earn $2 Million Annually

The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved a new contract Tuesday for incoming university president Cybele Raver during a special meeting.

Under the five-year contract, Raver is set to earn $2 million annually. Her term as president is scheduled to begin Dec. 1.

The contract comes as the university prepares for a change in leadership later this year.

Vice President J.D. Vance was in the Detroit area Monday campaigning for Republican candidates and responding to comments made by Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed involving Vance's wife and family.

Speaking with Fox News during a stop in Sterling Heights, Vance criticized El-Sayed for bringing family members into political attacks.

Vance said candidates should focus criticism on him rather than his wife, grandmother or other members of his family. He also said he did not know El-Sayed's wife and urged candidates to keep families out of political disputes.

Man Killed in Lansing Rollover Crash

Lansing police have confirmed a 25-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash involving two vehicles Sunday.

The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Grand River Avenue and Raymond Drive. Police said the man was found critically injured and later died at the scene.

Investigators believe speed may have been a factor in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

U.S. 127 Business Route to Close for Culvert Project

Drivers in Clinton County should prepare for a road closure beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.

A box culvert replacement project will close the U.S. 127 business route between Centerline and Taft roads. The closure is expected to remain in place through early November.

Detours will be posted for motorists traveling through the area.

Preliminary Examination Continues in John Skelton Case

The preliminary examination continued Monday for a Lenawee County man accused of killing his three sons in 2010.

A police officer testified about a wellness check at the home of John Skelton. During the check, investigators found electrical cords that had been cut, along with a noose hanging from an upstairs banister.

The three boys' bodies have never been found.

Citizenship Voting Proposal Heads to U.S. Supreme Court

An emergency appeal has been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court after a proposal seeking to require Michigan voters to prove their citizenship status before voting was blocked from appearing on the November ballot.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked along party lines last week over whether the petition contained enough valid signatures.

The legal challenge now moves to the nation's highest court.

Michigan Reports First 2026 EEE Case in Domestic Animal

Michigan health officials have confirmed the state's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in a domestic animal in 2026.

The case was identified in a horse in Clare County. Officials said the colt was under-vaccinated and was humanely euthanized.

A human case of the mosquito-borne disease has also been reported this year in Roscommon County.

Health officials continue to urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, particularly in areas where EEE has been detected.