Lansing https://www.wcmu.org/tags/lansing Lansing en-US Copyright Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT Michigan high schoolers take statewide road trip in solar-powered car https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-high-schoolers-take-statewide-road-trip-in-solar-powered-car The three-wheeled, sharply angled, gray, white and black camo-print car seats two people and is powered by solar-charged batteries. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-high-schoolers-take-statewide-road-trip-in-solar-powered-car Clara Lincolnhol Lansing residents get a glimpse into 1922 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-05/lansing-residents-get-a-glimpse-into-1922 Lansing residents are getting a taste of what life was like in the area 100 years ago. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:43:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-05/lansing-residents-get-a-glimpse-into-1922 Sarah Lehr New Malcolm X marker tells deeper story of his family life in Lansing https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/new-malcolm-x-marker-tells-deeper-story-of-his-family-life-in-lansing Tomorrow, civic leaders in Lansing are dedicating a new state historical marker honoring civil rights legend Malcolm X. Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/new-malcolm-x-marker-tells-deeper-story-of-his-family-life-in-lansing Kevin Lavery Mural honoring Louie Boji decorates downtown Lansing https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/mural-honoring-louie-boji-decorates-downtown-lansing A new mural in downtown Lansing celebrates the life and legacy of longtime local entrepreneur Louie Boji. Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/mural-honoring-louie-boji-decorates-downtown-lansing Michelle Jokisch Polo Lansing gains new, completely barrier-free park https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-17/lansing-gains-new-completely-barrier-free-park A brand-new playground designed for people of all abilities and ages is coming soon to downtown Lansing. Tue, 17 May 2022 22:39:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-17/lansing-gains-new-completely-barrier-free-park Michelle Jokisch Polo Lansing Mayor Andy Schor wants to use federal coronavirus funding to forgive some debt owed by city residents charged with driving with suspended licenses https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-02/lansing-mayor-andy-schor-wants-to-use-federal-coronavirus-funding-to-forgive-some-debt-owed-by-city-residents-charged-with-driving-with-suspended-licenses Hundreds of people owe fees to Lansing’s district court for driving with a suspended license. Now, the city could use federal relief money to forgive some of that debt. Mon, 02 May 2022 22:54:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-02/lansing-mayor-andy-schor-wants-to-use-federal-coronavirus-funding-to-forgive-some-debt-owed-by-city-residents-charged-with-driving-with-suspended-licenses Sarah Lehr Former Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides passes at 84 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-11/former-lansing-mayor-tony-benavides-passes-at-84 Former Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides has died. He served for many years on the city council before his partial term as mayor. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:05:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-11/former-lansing-mayor-tony-benavides-passes-at-84 Scott Pohl Partially true statements made in last weeks Lansing’s State of the City Address https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/partially-true-statements-made-in-last-weeks-lansings-state-of-the-city-address During Lansing’s State of the City address last week, Mayor Andy Schor said the average rating of city roads has improved in recent years. But is that really true? Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:45:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/partially-true-statements-made-in-last-weeks-lansings-state-of-the-city-address Sarah Lehr What Can Mayoral Dropout Bernero Do With The $73K Left In His Campaign Coffers? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-16/what-can-mayoral-dropout-bernero-do-with-the-73k-left-in-his-campaign-coffers Virg Bernero dropped out of the race for Lansing mayor this spring because of sexual harassment allegations. But he still has more than 73,000 dollars left in his campaign coffers, but here are some details on what Bernero could do with that money. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:55:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-16/what-can-mayoral-dropout-bernero-do-with-the-73k-left-in-his-campaign-coffers Sarah Lehr Lansing Housing Commission receives 32 emergency vouchers to help residents experiencing, or on the brink of, homelessness https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-13/lansing-housing-commission-receives-32-emergency-vouchers-to-help-residents-experiencing-or-on-the-brink-of-homelessness Emergency Housing Vouchers are now available to Lansing residents. This past week, the Lansing Housing Commission received 32 emergency vouchers to help people pay for rent. They were funded through the American Rescue Plan. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:21:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-13/lansing-housing-commission-receives-32-emergency-vouchers-to-help-residents-experiencing-or-on-the-brink-of-homelessness Michelle Jokisch Polo