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5 days ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University has named J Batt as its next athletic director. MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz announced that Batt, who currently serves as athletic director at Georgia Tech, will lead the Spartans' athletic department. Before his role at Georgia Tech, Batt served as the executive deputy director of athletics at the University of Alabama. The university will welcome Batt to campus on Wednesday during a reception and press conference.
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1 week ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — Jennifer Brown was officially sworn in as East Lansing's new police chief Thursday, ending a year-long search for the department's permanent leader. WATCH BELOW: ELPD Chief Jennifer Brown shares her plans for the future of the department.
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1 week ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — The East Lansing City Council is set to vote on the City's 2026 budget at Tuesday night's meeting, where they are considering a parks and recreation millage. This comes after weeks of deliberation on ways to manage a projected $3.1 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging neighbors to take steps to prevent tick bites this summer as Lyme disease numbers rise. The population of blacklegged ticks, which have been known to carry lyme disease, has expanded in the state of Michigan—including in our neighborhoods. Since 2020, Lyme disease cases have increased 168%, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Video shows tips to prevent tick bites.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — While new businesses continue to move into parts of Meridian Township, the downtown Okemos area struggles with vacant lots and businesses closing their doors. Despite this growth in certain areas, the four corners of downtown Okemos remain underdeveloped. Meridian Township officials say they hope to revitalize the area and bring in more small businesses in the future. Video shows perspective from Meridian Township Trustee Marna Wilson.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — The smell of exhaust and the roar of chainsaws echoed through the Towar neighborhood in East Lansing Friday afternoon as neighbors worked to remove debris from Thursday night's severe storms. Thursday night's severe storms uprooted trees and damaged buildings in East Lansing. Friday, neighbors in the Towar neighborhood began removing debris. Video shows just some of the damage left behind by the severe weather.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — Michigan State University is looking to make significant budget cuts of more than $150 million over the next two years to address financial difficulties. Michigan State University plans to cut more than $150 million from its budget over the next two years. MSU Spokesperson Amber McCann confirmed the news, citing financial difficulties like rising healthcare costs. Video shows the perspective of one student about the proposed cuts.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — The City of East Lansing announced on Thursday that Jennifer Brown has been selected as the city's next police chief. “I am honored to accept the position of Chief of Police for the City of East Lansing,” Brown said. “Serving my community is a privilege, and I am committed to fostering strong relationships between law enforcement and the people we serve.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — East Lansing residents are voicing concerns about speeding along side streets in the Southeast Marble neighborhood, with some taking matters into their own hands to address the problem. Multiple neighbors shared concerns about speeding drivers with the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday. Lt. Adrian Ojerio with the East Lansing Police Department says that they've heard the concerns and are working to address the complaints.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski
EAST LANSING, Mich — Tuesday night, the East Lansing City Council approved a modified plan to reduce its $3.1 million deficit, temporarily leaving off a proposed parks millage until a later date. The City is facing a projected $3.1 million deficit for the 2026 fiscal year. The East Lansing City Council approved a modified deficit reduction plan during its Tuesday night meeting, temporarily leaving off a proposed parks millage.
