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Lansing, Michigan
Joined February 2009
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3 months
Michigan Governor Grethen Whitmer wasn't able to avoid Tim Skubick today who ran her down to answer questions about a possible Vice Presidential pick
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FYI: We are airing MSU’s 1979 and 2000 national championship games NEXT Saturday (March 28th) starting at 7 p.m. Tom Izzo also reflects on these games, and we also went into our TV-6 archives which means you’ll be able to relive the championship parades. Should be a fun night!
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11 years
Heartbreaking news..8-yr-old @adorablelacey has passed away. MSU fan who Adreian Payne called his "little sister" http://t.co/GR4miKdQJY
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What are your thoughts? Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) introduced a bill to ban the Confederate battle flag from display or use on the Capitol grounds or in the state Capitol Building.
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Hundreds of students are participating in a walk-out at Okemos HS this morning to support the MSU shooting victims. The high school is just a five mile drive from where the shootings at MSU happened.
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4 years
Michigan Supreme Court Judge blocks ban on guns at Election Day polling places
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5 years
“Given Audrey’s connections to the community, her experience both in a major market and in Lansing, her terrific attitude, and her strong work ethic, this was an easy and obvious choice,” WLNS news director Jam Sardar said.
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10 years
Deer makes surprise visit in Eastern HS. Breaks through windows & runs halls before escape. http://t.co/jXiTvdwYfB http://t.co/LceBt027dl
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11 years
Holt students are calling it a sit-in as they refuse to go to class. http://t.co/4kJBcRSNEZ Photo - Trevtrev_199. http://t.co/aG5ctfPqpi
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1 year
Downtown Lansing's 'Orbs of Winter' is back for another season!
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6 years
Five years ago this month, Flint switched its drinking water source to a cheaper option for the city: the Flint River. Since then, more than 100,000 people were exposed to high lead levels in the water. @WLNSDana has the story below. MORE:
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5 years
TERMINOLOGY CHECK:
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7 years
The Michigan State Police in Mount Pleasant have confirmed to 6 News that "people are deceased", but could not give a definitive number of victims beyond "more than one person". #BREAKING
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11 years
Princess Lacey's memorial service will be April 17 at the Breslin Center. Please RT. http://t.co/XVPGhnJMQE http://t.co/KS2eLpxPZX
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3 years
“Maliha’s pregnancy is not only great news for Potter Park Zoo, but for red pandas as an endangered species.”
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4 years
Thirty-seven national organizations joined together today to call on Michigan lawmakers to adopt the citizens’ bill for LGBTQ equality being advanced by Fair and Equal Michigan.
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4 years
HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of players, family members and coaches within the Michigan High School Athletics Association are protesting at the Michigan State Capitol calling on local officials to allow the fall sports season to be played.
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3 years
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday that it will not be following the CDC by shortening its COVID-19 quarantine recommendation from 10 days to 5 days.
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4 months
On our way to report the news, we became the news... Lesson learned: Don't risk it, and don't drive through flooded roads.
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2 years
The MSU hockey team has beat U of M, 2-1
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4 years
The National Weather Service reported multiple tornadoes on the ground in central Alabama Wednesday afternoon, including a “large and extremely dangerous tornado” reported near Shelton State Community College outside Tuscaloosa around 2:40 p.m. CT.
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2 years
Another one of the students injured in the Michigan State University shooting has been upgraded to stable condition, the hospital says
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9 years
Howell elementary school tests positive for high lead levels in water, further testing scheduled for Friday:
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3 years
The city of Toledo said it is planning to create a new mural and will find a new location for the artwork.
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9 years
@MSU_football team and marching band get together it makes for some loud fun. http://t.co/9Oo4Eo87UN http://t.co/a6nbWAwuJ9
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10 years
Marcus Basey was with his cousins last Labor day & was shot and killed. His unsolved murder story Monday at 11PM http://t.co/Qwx9ejgnyp
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10 years
Students @michiganstateu painted the rock on campus Monday night after the Ferguson decision. http://t.co/iF8Ovb4Lqc http://t.co/Ar1xWVNVGM
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2 years
@PeterSpadafore When your misspelling goes viral but it leads to hilarious memes
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5 years
BREAKING: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has temporarily expanded eligibility for unemployment benefits. This executive order is effective immediately and until Tuesday, April 14. See if you qualify.
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4 years
This case is key to the states’ ability to protect residents from scammers who use abusive robocall tactics to threaten and scam people out of their money.
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5 years
During a senate vote at the capitol it was brought to our attention that one State Senator was wearing a mask that appeared to have the confederate flag on it. State Senator Dale Zorn was wearing the mask and shared his response with 6 News.
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2 years
Another one of the MSU students who was injured in the shooting on campus has been discharged from the hospital
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8 years
Thank you Jane for all of the memories over the past 31 years. You will be very missed!
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11 years
Meet your new Class B Girls State Champs: #EatonRapids . See the Greyhounds postgame celebration on 6 Sports at 11:15. http://t.co/s4gUxyaV2h
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2 years
BREAKING: MSU announced today it has dropped the requirement for all students and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine
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4 years
Former President Jimmy Carter offers congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
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2 years
After four years competing at Olive High School, Payton has gotten accustomed to rocking the green and white colors, but when it comes to universities, the Otto household hasn't always liked the green and white.
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2 years
It’s a parent’s worst fear. l/uZVCIKa
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10 years
#GoodNews @taylorswift13 stops to take photos with young fans http://t.co/ck9wIhXF7P Pic courtesy of Sarah Bailey http://t.co/XLd9svdU0C
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Spartan football players payed a surprise visit to nurses at Sparrow's pediatric unit to pass out Shamrock shakes and say 'thank you' for their work
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5 years
The United Auto Workers union membership has approved the contract offered by General Motors.
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4 years
BREAKING: Gary Peters will return to Washington D.C. for another term in the U.S. Senate.
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3 years
Detroit soda company Faygo has debuted a new soda flavor that tastes like red, white, and blue Bomb Pops.
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2 years
UPDATE: MSU police will be giving an update on the incident at 11 p.m. and you can watch it right on this link
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10 years
Homeless man steals ambulance in #Pontiac . Was headed for #Detroit strip club. http://t.co/G3tzpCgtb3 @WLNS http://t.co/zGyKuEMtdB
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MSU is warning students and community members of scams attempting to capitalize off the mass shooting on Feb. 13
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2 years
More than a dozen kids in mid-Michigan are sleeping much better tonight after one organization spent the weekend delivering free beds.
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1 year
The @MSUMarchingBand is marching into the season!
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7 months
STORM PHOTO: Taken by Katie Walsh looking north from Mason -- shared here - LIVE:
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4 years
Power outages in a February winter storm, which knocked out power across much of Texas, have now led to a city of nearly a quarter-million population having no running water
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11 years
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO SCHOOL CLOSINGS. We caught wind of a school closings story going around from our website via 2011. Please RT!
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Former WLNS sports anchor Lisa Byington is the first full-time female announcer for an NBA team!
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. @LisaByington becomes the first female full-time TV play-by-play announcer for a major men’s professional sports team. Welcome to Milwaukee, Lisa!!
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Great news MSU fans! Forward Adreian Payne will play in Thursday's game against Penn State! http://t.co/hAxaU8u7Sd http://t.co/sXojWltyK5
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One former Michigan State football player has returned to the area to do his part in making kids feel their best for the school year.
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8 years
Former @Michigan_State Spartan basketball coach Gus Ganakas celebrates 90th birthday
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#Lacey 's life celebration is Thurs, April 17 - 6:30 p.m. at the #BreslinCenter . Pls RT. @adorablelacey #lovelikelacey http://t.co/lom8Hs50Ys
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MSU's honors Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha for spearheading discovery of lead in Flint's drinking water. #SpartansWill
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Michigan State’s football 🏈 team opened fall camp today! Our 6 Sports crew is no pun intended, camped out at the facility and Spartan Stadium all day and right now provides a few quick takes from practice No. 1
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4 years
JUST IN: Gov. Whitmer's newest executive order requires any business that is open to the public to refuse entry or service to people who refuse to wear a face covering, with limited exceptions.
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4 years
Six professors & leaders from Michigan, including MSU, University of Michigan and the state's own health director, Robert Gordon, have been selected to serve on Pres. Elect Biden's transition team.
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2 years
BREAKING: One of the MSU shooting victims has been moved to stable condition. The other four remain in critical.
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2 years
All five MSU students wounded in Monday night's horror remain at Sparrow Hospital.
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One brave mid-Michigan woman helped police catch Anthony McRae, the accused MSU shooter.
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4 years
BREAKING: Mark Zuckerberg announces President Donald Trump banned from using Facebook and Instagram indefinitely
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MSU Police identified Brian Fraser of Grosse Pointe and Alexandria Verner of Clawson as two of the victims in the shooting yesterday
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With nearly 18K signatures, a viral petition is calling for MSU classes to change to an online or hybrid format for the rest of the semester
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