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13 hours ago
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MSU vets treating MSP K9 after possible poisoning, second time in 6 months
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Veterinarians at Michigan State University are treating a Michigan State Police K9 after authorities say he may have ingested some poison. In a post on X, police say a dog named Thor was helping deputies in Lapeer County with a breaking and entering call. They say the dog was helping search a barn when he 'ingested suspected poison.' He was initially taken to a veterinarian for emergency treatment, but was then taken to the MSU Veterinary Clinic. The MSU facility is generally regarded as one of the best in the state. A 6 News staffer saw more than half a dozen state police cars outside the vet school. State police asked for 'paws-itive healing thoughts for a quick recovery.' It's not the first time Thor has been in this situation. Back in December, MSU veterinarians after police say he had been exposed to illicit drugs during a search in Flint. At the time, he tested positive for opioids, cocaine, and THC. He was treated with interventions such as Narcan and recovered. A spokesperson for the veterinary school did not immediately respond when 6 News sought comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13 hours ago
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Police respond to shooting in Meridian Mall parking lot
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Multiple police agencies rushed to the scene of a shooting in the parking lot of the Meridian Mall in Okemos around 1:20 p.m. Friday, involving multiple people being injured, according to the Meridian police chief. Police from Meridian Township, East Lansing and Michigan State University responded to the scene. As of 2 p.m. Friday, police are not saying on the record what led to the response and are not saying how many people were injured or the extent of their injuries. Meridian Township police posted the following statement on its Facebook page: 'The Meridian Township Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Meridian Mall. Please avoid the East side of the Mall near the Dicks Sporting Goods entrance at this time. It is not believed that there is a continued threat to the public.' Police tell 6 News the shooting happened outside the mall and the mall remains open for business. 6 News has a crew on the scene and will update this story as information is confirmed from law enforcement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14 hours ago
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Wildfire smoke reduces air quality moving into the weekend
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — We hold on to mostly sunny conditions across Mid-Michigan as we move into our Friday afternoon. But this evening, we will have the chance for rain and some Canadian wildfire smoke moving into the region. While most of the wildfire smoke that moves over our area will remain elevated in the atmosphere, a small amount could make it down to the surface this afternoon and evening, creating some moderate impacts on air quality. As a result, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state, expiring at 6 am Saturday. Lingering wildfire smoke will also create a more vibrant sunset and sunrise across the area before it exits the region on Saturday afternoon. If you suffer from respiratory issues, it is recommended that you limit your time outdoors today through Saturday morning. In addition to the wildfire smoke, we will also add in the chance for a few showers and isolated thunderstorms across Mid-Michigan this evening. Showers will begin around 5 or 6 o'clock and exit overnight. After the chance for rain exits the region, we will have a beautiful forecast for the weekend. Hazy sunshine will be possible on Saturday, with highs in the upper-60s. We will stay dry and mostly sunny on Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15 hours ago
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Eaton County officials discuss major budget cuts
EATON COUNTY, Mich. (WLNS) — The Eaton County Board of Commissioners is meeting Friday to discuss making major cuts to the county budget. In May, 57% of voters in Eaton County voted 'no' on a millage, which would have raised taxes by about $12 a month on average. The cuts the commissioners are talking about are not yet binding and will be recommended to other elected officials and department heads. The list below is not complete and more will be added throughout the day: 30% cut to the Community Mental Health collaboration 25% cut to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department 75% cut to the Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services 75% cut to the Capital Area United way vital services – maintain their payments to the 2-1-1 program ($20,000) The commissioners did vote to keep funding for the Tri-County Of which provides Meals on Wheels to seniors. Other cuts to be discussed involve the sheriff's office and the prosecutor's office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16 hours ago
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‘Drive Jackson' campaign aims to revitalize the city
JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS)– A new campaign called 'Drive Jackson' is gaining momentum with a clear goal to elevate and revitalize the heart of Mid-Michigan. 'We're going to end up with a really good product here because it's going to be something that comes from the residents of Jackson', said Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Tarrant. Tarrant says the biggest goal is to make Jackson a destination for people to grow and families to build. 'It's a public-private partnership with, you know, the city, the county, accelerate Jackson, the community foundation and others really to see where we want our community to go over the next couple of decades', Tarrant says. 'We know our population hasn't been growing as fast as other states here in Jackson. The city has shrunk over the last 60 years and frankly, the county population has started to stagnate a little bit.' Tarrant says he sees an opportunity in Jackson county and points to resources outdoors as well as the quality of life. 'I see there being a lot of opportunity here in Jackson to really do some cool things. You know, the quality of life here. When you start talking about the lakes, the trails, the outdoor amenities we have. I mean, we have parks that are as big as Central Park in New York City,' Tarrant said. The project is scheduled to start at the beginning of next year. 'It's a 9 to 12-month process, and so you know, our goal is really to sort of have a final product that we can roll out at the end of the first quarter of 2026,' Tarrant said. Tarrant says the key leadership committee will be pivotal in the next steps moving forward, and surveys will be out at the beginning of June to begin to gauge the community and opportunities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
