Arrest Made in MSU Chemical Incident at Wells Hall
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the evacuation of Wells Hall on the campus of Michigan State University earlier this week.
The building remains closed through Friday after an unknown chemical was discovered. Police identified the suspect as 31-year-old Xin Tong, though it is unclear whether he has any affiliation with the university.
According to MSU Police Chief Mike Yankowski, the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office authorized two felony charges: malicious destruction of property exceeding $20,000 and operating or maintaining a methamphetamine lab.
Judge to Decide on Pepper Spray Evidence in MSU Case
In a separate case stemming from a Welcome Week 2025 incident, a judge in 54B District Court is expected to rule on whether jurors can hear details about police use of pepper spray.
The case involves 23-year-old Aisa Mora, who was arrested during a disturbance at Ann Street Plaza. Mora faces a misdemeanor charge of resisting and obstructing police. The incident included a fistfight and drew scrutiny after East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown displayed her personal pepper spray during the response.
Lansing School Secured After Reports of Gunfire
Police in Lansing responded to reports of shots fired Wednesday near the Pleasant View Building on Pleasant Grove Road.
The facility, which houses the Lansing Learning Hub and Capital Area K-12 Online programs, was placed in secure mode as a precaution. Authorities confirmed no injuries and said no weapon was recovered inside the building.
21-Gun Salute Canceled Following Recent Shooting
In the aftermath of last week’s mass shooting in Lansing that left six people injured, officials have canceled a planned 21-gun salute tied to a commemorative ceremony.
Concerns were raised that the salute could distress residents in the affected neighborhood. However, the ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will still proceed near the George Washington statue at the Elliott-Larsen State Office Building.
Fatal House Fire in Clinton County
Investigators in Clinton County are working to determine the cause of a deadly house fire that broke out Wednesday night.
The blaze occurred on North Watson Road near Elsie, where a man was found dead inside the home. Officials say the fire was reported around 10 p.m., and the cause remains under investigation.
Infant in Critical Condition in Possible Abuse Case
Police in Fowlerville are investigating a potential child abuse case involving a two-month-old infant who is currently in critical condition.
Authorities say the child’s parents are minors. No arrests have been made, and law enforcement is working alongside Child Protective Services as the investigation continues.
Gas Prices Surge Across Mid-Michigan
Drivers in the Lansing area are seeing gas prices climb to nearly $5 per gallon following a sharp increase midweek.
GasBuddy analyst Pat DeHaan attributes the spike to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran as well as refinery disruptions affecting supply.
General Motors Announces $680 Million Investment
General Motors has announced a $680 million investment in manufacturing facilities, including a significant portion allocated to Michigan.
The Romulus Propulsion Systems plant will receive $300 million to expand production capacity for full-size truck and SUV transmissions. Additional funding will go to a facility in Toledo, Ohio, as part of the company’s broader manufacturing expansion.
