Lansing Data Center Project Shelved, Key Agreements Withdrawn
A proposed $120 million data center project in Lansing has been halted, at least for now, after the developer withdrew a key rezoning request that would have allowed the project to move forward.
Deep Green made the decision Monday to pull its application tied to the site near Cedar Street and Kalamazoo Street. In response, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor also withdrew a related buy-sell agreement involving parking lots tied to the project. The mayor confirmed the agreements are no longer under consideration by the city council.
City officials say that if the project resurfaces in the future, it would have to restart the approval process from the beginning, including rezoning and contract negotiations.
East Lansing Officer Resigns Following Controversial Arrest
An East Lansing police officer has resigned months after a controversial incident during Michigan State University’s Welcome Week.
Andrew Lyon stepped down late last week, according to reports, following an August encounter in which two Black men were pepper sprayed and arrested. The incident drew scrutiny and led to federal civil rights lawsuits. Lyon and East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown are both named in the legal action.
Consumers Energy Signals Another Rate Increase Request
Consumers Energy is preparing to seek another electric rate increase, just one week after a previous hike was approved.
The utility filed notice with the Michigan Public Service Commission indicating it plans to submit a formal request on or after June 2. The amount of the proposed increase has not yet been disclosed.
In its most recent case, Consumers requested a $436 million increase along with a $24.3 million surcharge—raising household electric bills by approximately 13 percent.
Senate Race Funding Boost for Mike Rogers
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has secured $45 million in support from the Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican-aligned political action committee.
Rogers is campaigning for the seat that will be vacated by Democratic Senator Gary Peters at the end of his current term, setting up what is expected to be a highly competitive race.
East Lansing Parks Reopen for the Season
Dog owners in East Lansing can once again visit the Northern Tail Dog Park, which has reopened for the 2026 season. The park is located on Abbott Road.
Additionally, pickleball courts at Patriarche Park are now open to the public, signaling the return of spring and outdoor recreation opportunities in the area.
Ann Arbor Celebrates Michigan’s National Championship
Downtown Ann Arbor saw large crowds overnight as fans celebrated the University of Michigan men’s basketball team winning the national championship.
Thousands gathered in the streets following the Wolverines’ 69-63 victory over UConn in the title game. Celebrations included fireworks, climbing light poles, and widespread festivities across the campus and city.
