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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-11 > former-msu-physician-arrested-in-atlanta-after-alleged-sexual-assaults

Former MSU physician arrested in Atlanta after alleged sexual assaults

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (193+ words) The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety says law enforcement partners in Georgia arrested a former resident physician accused of sexually assaulting at least two patients while employed by MSU. MSU Police Chief Mike Yankowski said police…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-12 > reaching-out-is-the-goal-of-annual-hispanic-heritage-celebration

‘Reaching out’ is the goal of annual Hispanic heritage celebration

22+ hour, 30+ min ago   (555+ words) Lansing’s Hispanic community will launch its annual heritage festivities Tuesday — hopefully more smoothly this year than in 2025. The National Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff is set for noon in Lansing’s City Hall with food, speeches and entertainment The kickoff was scheduled…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-10 > from-rats-to-a-duck-animals-seized-from-dewitt-township-home-could-be-adopted

From rats to a duck: Animals seized from DeWitt Township home could be adopted

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (279+ words) More than 30 animals of different species were seized late August from a reported hoarding situation in DeWitt Township. Next week, they could be up for adoption. According to Michigan law, the animals’ owner is required to request a court hearing…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-10 > lansings-ornament-balls-celebrate-the-spooky-season-for-the-first-time

Lansing's ornament balls celebrate the spooky season for the first time

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (171+ words) The City of Lansing’s festive spirit came a little early this year, as the Board of Water & Light installed the iconic big red ornament balls in front of the Capitol building Thursday with a spooky twist. The four ornaments that…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-10 > mid-michigan-communities-to-mark-25th-anniversary-of-sept-11-attacks-with-ceremonies-events

Mid-Michigan communities to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies, events

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (303+ words) Communities across Mid-Michigan will hold ceremonies and events Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember those who lost their lives. In Lansing, the annual Lansing Remembers 9/11 ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the 9/11 memorial in Wentworth…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-10 > mid-michigan-fall-colors-unlikely-to-be-delayed-by-el-nino

Mid-Michigan fall colors unlikely to be delayed by El Niño

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (380+ words) Michigan is well-known for its deciduous trees and their red, orange and yellow hues in the fall months, and mid-Michigan starts to see peak colors in mid-to-late October. The change in color is triggered by cooling temperatures and shortening daylength,…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-10 > michigan-deer-hunters-face-new-firearm-rules-as-two-special-hunts-begin-this-weekend

Michigan deer hunters face new firearm rules as two special hunts begin this weekend

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (582+ words) Michigan deer hunters heading into the woods this weekend will see a major change to the state’s firearm regulations, along with two special deer hunting opportunities. The Early Antlerless Firearm Season and Liberty Hunt run Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13. The…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-09 > jackson-allocates-federal-funds-to-continuing-flock-camera-use

Jackson allocates federal funds to continuing Flock camera use

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (333+ words) The city of Jackson plans to continue using automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety after allocating a federal grant to continuing the city’s contract with the company. The U.S. Justice Department awarded $42,271 to the Jackson Police Department and the…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-09 > jackson-adopts-ordinance-barring-personal-property-in-public-spaces

Jackson adopts ordinance barring personal property in public spaces

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (472+ words) Jackson City Council members narrowly passed an ordinance Tuesday prohibiting excessive and unattended personal property in public areas like sidewalks and parks. Items removed by the city would be available to pick up at no charge for at least a…...

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wkar.org > wkar-news > 2026-09-08 > mid-michigan-storm-damage-linked-to-straight-line-winds-not-tornadoes

Mid-Michigan storm damage linked to straight-line winds, not tornadoes

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (386+ words) The National Weather Service has determined that no tornadoes touched down in the Lansing area during the severe storms that swept across parts of Mid-Michigan on Sept. 3. Meteorologist Scott Thomas, with the National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids, said…...