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John Skelton, convicted in 2010 for imprisoning his three young sons—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner—faces murder charges after a Michigan judge declared them legally dead earlier this year. Just before his scheduled release in 2025, prosecutors moved swiftly to pursue new charges, with a critical preliminary hearing set for Monday, August 24th. This marks a chilling new chapter in a decade-long tragedy, as the legal system begins to confront the full gravity of the case.

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Jackson drivers, brace for detours: MLK Drive south of Glick Street is shut down Monday through early September for repaving, blocking turns from Glick — but access remains open via Mechanic Street. Plus, Glick between Jackson and Mechanic is already closed for bridge work. Plan ahead and add buffer time for downtown reroutes.

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Shiawassee County residents in Lennon and Venice Township brace for a brief overnight power outage as Consumers Energy upgrades the Venice substation—your local power hub—to prevent future outages and boost reliability. The targeted shutdown affects areas along Lennon Road, McEnrue Road, and near I-69. Get alerts via text or email to stay updated, and don’t worry—it’s all part of building a stronger, smarter grid for tomorrow.

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Rabies alert in Livingston County: First confirmed bat case this year. Health officials urge immediate action if bitten or scratched—wash the area, see a doctor, and report it. Also, seal cracks and keep doors/windows shut to keep bats out before they get in. Stay vigilant and proactive.

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Lansing is reviving a historic fountain at Reutter Park — a 1929 gift dedicated to a former mayor’s wife — after decades of silence due to aging pipes. With new grant funding and support from the Board of Water & Light, the city plans to restore the fountain and upgrade the entire park, bringing back nostalgic charm and fresh amenities. The official announcement drops Monday at 11 AM.

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CATA’s big transit overhaul kicks off Monday with Spartan Service returning to key routes, plus revamped schedules and stops across the board. Peak-hour Route 1 now runs every 15 minutes but cuts late-night service, while Route 9 drops Lansing Community College stops and Route 18 adds Spartan Village. Mason and Williamston routes get consolidated and renamed, with Redi-Ride discontinued in favor of expanded Rural Service—now offering Saturday trips and same-day bookings. Airport access improves too, with Rydz Connect expanding coverage. All changes? Born from community feedback—CATA’s listening to make transit work better for everyone.

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When gun violence strikes, the aftermath can be devastating—like for Brenda Pruitt, whose son’s death triggered a chain of crises from utility shut-offs to funeral costs. Fueled by grief, she launched a vital support network for grieving families, now coordinating a rapid-response program in Lansing. The city’s shooting numbers have plummeted—just three deaths this year vs. sixteen in 2021—but the organizations keeping families afloat are hemorrhaging staff due to expired federal grants. Once staffed by over 20, they’re down to five. With city funding falling short, activists warn that quiet moments between outbreaks are the perfect time to build resilience—not scale back.

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Billy Strings is set to drop his deeply personal new album “So Much for Goodbyes” this Friday—same day as his first-ever Ionia Freak Fair, a sold-out two-day festival packed with 30,000–40,000 fans. Dedicated to his late mother and featuring her artwork, the album channels grief into music. Strings headlines twice nightly, with sets from 8–9:10 PM and 9:30–11 PM, flanked by acts like Lindsay Lou, Leftover Salmon, and Sierra Hull. The fest also includes a heavy metal tent, clear bag policy (max 12x6”), no re-entry, and food/drink options including vegan and gluten-free. Parking’s first-come, first-served, no overnight or oversized vehicles, and pets banned except service animals. Get ready to rock—and be prepared.

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An old Sears building in Lansing, vacant since 2020, is poised for a major revival as the Gillespie Group eyes a $380K flood map project to unlock redevelopment plans for ROECO—a mixed-use hub of entertainment, dining, hotels, and possibly groceries. With a draft map already out and public review underway, they’re already locking in tenant interest—conditional on final flood data expected by spring 2027—with hopes of breaking ground by fall of that year.

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A 36-year-old man in Jackson got locked up after cops found a loaded gun tucked in his pants—then uncovered an arsenal including knives, nunchucks, a sawed-off shotgun, drug-making gear, and over 40 grams of meth. Now facing multiple felony charges, he’s already behind bars with prosecutors aiming to make an example. This bust turned a simple stop into a major criminal haul—with serious consequences looming.

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