Crime in Lansing runs on police activity, investigations, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in criminal proceedings and the policy changes that govern department operations.
A proposed ordinance aims to restrict the use of automatic license plate readers on public property across the city.
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Should your local government ban the use of license plate readers on public property?
Despite earlier denials, internal data shows local license plate information was shared with 141 outside organizations.
Investigators have officially identified the two men responsible for a cold case homicide on West Cavanaugh Road.
A fatal vehicle collision occurred on October 19, 2026, prompting a police investigation near the airport.
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Do you trust federal agencies to effectively prevent fraud in public assistance programs?
Federal prosecutors allege a local business owner swindled the government out of more than $1 million.
Kyle Fawaz was arraigned on charges related to text messages allegedly threatening to kill a judge.
Lansing reporting spans active investigations, public safety incidents, judicial proceedings and department policy changes. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as events develop. The legal process dictates the timing of public disclosures, which are often delayed to protect the integrity of ongoing trials. Law enforcement staffing levels and the call volume handled by dispatchers are the factors that most influence the frequency of incident reports.
