The Lansing Police Department is expected to provide an update Thursday on several recent murders along the River Trail, including information about the ongoing investigations, police response and concerns raised by members of the community.
At least five people have been found dead along the trail over roughly the past year. Police are expected to discuss the investigations and what officers are doing in response to the deaths.
The briefing comes one day after Lansing police released video showing the minutes leading up to last week's fatal officer-involved shooting involving 29-year-old Zachary Dunn in the 600 block of Jolly Road.
According to police, Dunn pointed what was believed to be a gun at his own head and then toward officers, prompting officers to open fire. Police later determined the weapon was not real. Six officers remain on leave while Michigan State Police continue investigating the shooting.
Grand Ledge Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
A 44-year-old Grand Ledge man has been sentenced to more than six and a half years in prison after authorities found more than 1,000 images and videos depicting child sexual abuse.
David Lee Chambers was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of child pornography and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.
Michigan Senate Does Not Vote on Gas Tax Suspension
The Michigan Senate did not vote Thursday on a proposal to suspend the state's 52-cent-per-gallon gas tax in an effort to reduce fuel prices.
Republicans criticized Democrats following the session for not bringing the legislation to a vote. Opponents of the proposal said suspending the tax could cost Michigan hundreds of millions of dollars intended for road projects.
DTE, Google Data Center Electricity Agreement Approved
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved special contracts between DTE Energy and Google to provide electricity for a data center planned in Van Buren Township in Wayne County.
The approval includes mandatory protections designed to ensure other utility customers do not bear costs associated with the project.
DTE officials say the data center is expected to begin taking service in December 2027, with its maximum electricity load expected to be reached by December 2028.
Michigan Joins Lawsuit Over Federal Power Plant Emissions Rules
Michigan is joining a coalition of 25 states, counties and cities in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the rollback of federal greenhouse gas limits for power plants.
The coalition argues the rollback could increase pollution and contribute to worsening extreme heat, storms, flooding and wildfire smoke. The EPA has not commented on the pending litigation.
GM Sales Down More Than 6%
General Motors reported a decline of more than 6% in vehicle sales during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
The Detroit automaker has sold nearly 2 million vehicles so far this year, compared with about 2.1 million at the same point in 2025. GM attributed the decline to lower demand compared with last year's record sales year.
MSU Receives $10 Million Gift
Michigan State University is receiving a $10 million donation from longtime supporters Joe and Julie Serra for the school's "For Sparta" program.
The university says the money will be used primarily for football-related purposes, including improvements at Spartan Stadium.
