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17-05-2025
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BWL: 90% of customers could have power restored by end of Saturday, May 17
LANSING — The Lansing Board of Water & Light hoped to have power restored at least 90% of its customers by the end of Saturday, May 17. About 75% of customers who lost power when a tornado and severe thunderstorm hit the Lansing area on Thursday, May 15, had power back by the start of the weekend, BWL General Manager Dick Peffley said during news conference on Saturday with Mayor Andy Schor. Peffley called it an "unprecedented" storm that left "carnage" in its wake. The BWL outage map showed about 6,300 customers without power around noon on May 17. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down north of Charlotte and moved north toward Delta Township, west of Lansing, while a band of thunderstorms swept across the state on the night of May 15. A survey team on May 16 determined the twister touched down "just north of Charlotte" and passed to a spot "north of Dimondale and near Waverly," the weather agency's Brandon Hoving said. NWS cooperative observers reported five tornadoes across Michigan Thursday night, along with hail and high winds. More than 150,000 electric customers across Michigan remained without power Saturday morning, May 17, as cleanup continued after severe storms Thursday and Friday nights. Peffley referenced the "carnage" left behind by the "unprecedented" storm during the news conference by pointing behind him at a transmission pole suspended by electrical wires over a section of Wood Street, south of Lake Lansing Road. The 110-foot tall poles are rarely knocked down during storms, Peffley said, happening just twice in the past 25 years. "This tornado took down 22 of those poles in four different locations," he said. Schor noted that Saturday was May 15 — 517 Day — and encouraged anyone without power to get out around the city. And Peffley said that BWL is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts to pay for tickets to game on Sunday, May 18. BWL customers can bring a bill or driver's license and get tickets for them and their family. "We do appreciate everyone's patience," Schor said. "We know that folks are giving grace. They all see the damage, and they're all helping out their neighbors. ... In Lansing, we are an incredible community. People are helping others. You drive around and you see it." Schor and Peffley said storm damage costs aren't yet know. Both said the city and utility are keeping track of overtime hours and supplies and anticipate seeking state or federal recovery funds. Pointing to one challenge of the work, Peffley said that shortly after crews restored power to about 1,000 customers, a tree fell and damaged the circuit that had just been repaired, knocking power out to those same 1,000 customers. Contact reporter Matt Mencarini at mjmencarini@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: BWL: 90% of customers could have power back by end of Saturday, May 17
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17-05-2025
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BWL: 90% of customers could have power restored by end of Saturday, May 17
LANSING — The Lansing Board of Water & Light hoped to have power restored at least 90% of its customers by the end of Saturday, May 17. About 75% of customers who lost power when a tornado and severe thunderstorm hit the Lansing area on Thursday, May 15, had power back by the start of the weekend, BWL General Manager Dick Peffley said during news conference on Saturday with Mayor Andy Schor. Peffley called it an "unprecedented" storm that left "carnage" in its wake. The BWL outage map showed about 6,300 customers without power around noon on May 17. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down north of Charlotte and moved north toward Delta Township, west of Lansing, while a band of thunderstorms swept across the state on the night of May 15. A survey team on May 16 determined the twister touched down "just north of Charlotte" and passed to a spot "north of Dimondale and near Waverly," the weather agency's Brandon Hoving said. NWS cooperative observers reported five tornadoes across Michigan Thursday night, along with hail and high winds. More than 150,000 electric customers across Michigan remained without power Saturday morning, May 17, as cleanup continued after severe storms Thursday and Friday nights. Peffley referenced the "carnage" left behind by the "unprecedented" storm during the news conference by pointing behind him at a transmission pole suspended by electrical wires over a section of Wood Street, south of Lake Lansing Road. The 110-foot tall poles are rarely knocked down during storms, Peffley said, happening just twice in the past 25 years. "This tornado took down 22 of those poles in four different locations," he said. Schor noted that Saturday was May 15 — 517 Day — and encouraged anyone without power to get out around the city. And Peffley said that BWL is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts to pay for tickets to game on Sunday, May 18. BWL customers can bring a bill or driver's license and get tickets for them and their family. "We do appreciate everyone's patience," Schor said. "We know that folks are giving grace. They all see the damage, and they're all helping out their neighbors. ... In Lansing, we are an incredible community. People are helping others. You drive around and you see it." Schor and Peffley said storm damage costs aren't yet know. Both said the city and utility are keeping track of overtime hours and supplies and anticipate seeking state or federal recovery funds. Pointing to one challenge of the work, Peffley said that shortly after crews restored power to about 1,000 customers, a tree fell and damaged the circuit that had just been repaired, knocking power out to those same 1,000 customers. Contact reporter Matt Mencarini at mjmencarini@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: BWL: 90% of customers could have power back by end of Saturday, May 17
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor to deliver State of the City
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Thursday night, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor will deliver the State of the City Address at the Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center Auditorium. He will speak before elected leaders and community members about how the city is doing and where it is heading. City officials say Schor will highlight new investments planned for the future and how these projects will include job growth, and more housing with new and improved amenities, and services. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will begin at 6 p.m. 6 News will have a live stream of the address here on our website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-02-2025
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Lansing prepares for major winter storm
LANSING, Mich.(WLNS) – As the first major snow event of 2025 moves into Mid-Michigan, city officials and community members are making final preparations to stay safe. Mayor Andy Schor and Public Service Director Andy Kilpatrick outlined Lansing's snow response plan Wednesday morning, emphasizing that while the city is prepared, drivers should expect hazardous conditions. Crews have already pre-treated roads with salt and at least 16 plow trucks are expected to be deployed throughout Lansing on Thursday. Officials say plowing efforts will begin with main roads before moving into residential areas. With 440 miles of road to cover in Lansing, the plows will follow trash routes, starting on the south side, and working their way north. The city expects to complete plowing operations by Saturday, before the next snow event. Plow drivers will be working long shifts to clear roads as quickly as possible so Mayor Schor is asking the community to give them grace. 'We put folks on 18 hours at a time—imagine one person driving 18 hours in a truck, clearing streets and focusing, going home to sleep for six hours and then coming back to do it again so we can get everything cleared as fast as possible,' Schor said. People are urged to stay off the roads if they don't have to travel and to give plows at least 200 feet of space. Officials are also asking people to avoid street parking if possible. They also said they may declare a Snow Emergency late Wednesday or early Thursday, which would place restrictions on-street parking to allow plows to operate more efficiently. As the snow started coming down, many residents rushed to fill up their gas tanks and complete last-minute errands before conditions worsened. One woman said, 'The last place I want to get stuck is in a snowstorm.' Local businesses were also bracing for the storm. A Burger King manager in Lansing was out salting the sidewalk early, saying it was already becoming too slippery. 'I feel bad for the homeless people because it's cold,' she said. 'They don't have anywhere to go, and there's not always room in the shelters for them, so they've gotta figure it out on their own.' City officials are asking the community to do their part by clearing sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow stopping, as required by city ordinance. They also encourage reporting unplowed streets through Lansing Connect or by calling 311. For live updates on plowing progress, residents can check the city's online plow map. As conditions continue to worsen, officials urge everyone to take it slow, stay alert, and prioritize safety. Stay with 6 News for the latest updates on road conditions and weather alerts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-02-2025
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Andy Schor will run for third term as Lansing mayor
LANSING — Mayor Andy Schor is seeking a third term. The 49-year-old mayor of Michigan's capital city, the sixth-largest in the state by population, made the announcement Tuesday evening at Gregory's Soul Food in north Lansing, surrounded by friends, family and supporters. No one else has entered their name in the mayoral race, according to the city's online records. Contenders have until April 22 to turn their paperwork into the city. If there are enough candidates, a primary will be held Aug. 5. Whoever wins the mayor's race could have new council members to work with. Several seats are on the ballot this fall. Schor made his announcement standing beside restaurant owner Gregory Eaton, one of four living people to have attended all of the Super Bowls, Schor said he still sees more to do after seven years in office. 'We have continued to grow Lansing, it is one of the most affordable cities in the nation,' Schor said. He pointed to reduced crime rates, billions of dollars in investments and more housing as some of his administration's accomplishments. Schor won election in 2017 and again in 2021, when he won against longtime council member Kathie Dunbar in a landslide. He was previously an Ingham County commissioner and state representative. Schor has led the city while several large development projects have been announced or completed, including the city's Ovation entertainment center and public safety complex, both under construction, and a private five-building development proposal called New Vision Lansing that is expected to include the city's first new skyscraper in generations. He's faced some challenges as well. A push by his administration to move city hall into the historic Masonic Temple building was rejected by city council and the plan is now to build a new city hall off Grand Avenue and sell the current city hall and its state Capitol views to a hotel developer. The city of Lansing has been stable in population since Schor's first term, in 2017, when the city had 111,269 people, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures. In 2023 figures, the city had added 846 people, less than a 1% growth. Schor also led the city during the pandemic. Schor's predecessor, Virg Bernero, was mayor for 12 years and did not run in 2017. He ran in 2021 but withdrew prior to the primary. More: 2021 Election: Andy Schor wins second term as Lansing mayor; full city council results Lansing mayors may have an incumbency advantage: The city has had only seven mayors since 1969, when "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies was the most popular song. Neighboring East Lansing has had eight mayors since 2015. If Schor win reelection and fulfills his full four-year term, he would join former mayors Gerald Graves (1969-1981) and Bernero (2006-18) as mayor who have served 12 years. Contact Mike Ellis at mellis@ or 517-267-0415 This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Andy Schor will run for third term as Lansing mayor
