Communities across the Lansing area are marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies and events honoring those who lost their lives.
The city of Lansing is holding its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony this morning at Wentworth Park. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.
Grand Avenue is closed between Ottawa Street and Michigan Avenue to accommodate the event. The road closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 10:30 p.m.
The anniversary commemorates the victims of the attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
MSU Trustees to Consider $66.7 Million in Construction Projects
Michigan State University trustees are scheduled to vote today on two major construction projects totaling $66.7 million.
The board will consider a $42.5 million addition to the university's packaging building, as well as construction of a new $24.2 million transportation services building.
The Board of Trustees' bi-monthly meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building.
Lansing Murder Conviction
A 37-year-old man has been convicted in connection with the 2024 killing of a Lansing man whose body was later dismembered.
An Ingham County jury found Marcus Hayes guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and mutilation of a body in the death of 25-year-old Zaccari Taylor.
Hayes is one of three people charged in the case. He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
Williamston Girl Dies After Crash
A 13-year-old Williamston girl has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving an SUV and two children riding bicycles in Leroy Township.
Michigan State Police say the SUV struck the bicycles of the girl and her 12-year-old brother last Saturday on Grand River Avenue.
The boy died at the scene. Police said both children were wearing helmets and that drugs and alcohol are not considered factors in the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Michigan Senate Race Intensifies
The war of words between the candidates in Michigan's U.S. Senate race is continuing.
Republican nominee Mike Rogers made comments about Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed during the GOP midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday night. Rogers accused El-Sayed of being sympathetic to terrorists and contrasted their positions on America and Michigan.
El-Sayed has responded with an online video game titled "Come Home Mike."
In the game, players navigate Rogers back to Michigan from Florida aboard his yacht while being presented with choices involving lowering prescription drug prices, ending the trade war with Canada and ending the war in Iran. The game does not offer "yes" as an available choice.
The Rogers campaign has not commented on the video game.
Frontier Days Continues in Charlotte
Charlotte Frontier Days continues today at the Eaton County Fairgrounds.
Today is being billed as a free family fun day, with activities including bounce houses and obstacle courses.
The annual rodeo is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight.
