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Colin Jankowski

Lansing

Multimedia Journalist at WSYM-TV (Lansing, MI)

Articles

  • 1 week ago | fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski

    EAST LANSING, Mich — Extreme heat isn't just a problem for people—pets also need extra care in warmer weather. I spoke with a veterinarian in East Lansing to get some tips on keeping our furry friends safe. Veterinarians warn that hot pavement can burn pets' paws during summer heat. Experts recommend keeping pets in air conditioning rather than bringing them to outdoor events in extreme heat. Pet owners should watch for signs of heat stroke, including excessive panting and abnormal gum color.

  • 1 week ago | fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski

    EAST LANSING, Mich — The City of East Lansing announced Friday that it approved a tentative settlement in the Lansing Board of Water and Light franchise fee case. In a February ruling as part of a class action lawsuit, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered the city to stop collecting a 5% franchise fee on electricity bills in the City of East Lansing by LBWL from 2017 to 2025.

  • 1 week ago | fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski

    EAST LANSING, Mich — Albert EL Fresco has stayed mostly the same since it began during the pandemic. But that might change in the future. Albert EL Fresco began as an outdoor space for neighbors to gather and bring food and non-alcoholic drinks to increase downtown foot traffic during the pandemic. The city is considering adding a social district to the space. Officials say they're still conducting research, but the goal would be to see the social district in place for next summer.

  • 1 week ago | fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski

    EAST LANSING, Mich — Residents displaced by an apartment fire in Okemos can receive assistance through Meridian Township's "Meridian Cares" program. The Meridian Cares program connects residents in need with local resources. All donations will directly support residents affected by Monday's apartment fire. Township officials are helping with both immediate and long-term needs.

  • 1 week ago | fox47news.com | Colin Jankowski

    EAST LANSING, Mich — A vacant lot at the corner of Lake Lansing and Abbot roads in East Lansing could soon become home to a new Meijer gas station, but local residents are expressing concerns about the development. The proposed gas station would offer more traditional groceries than typical convenience stores. Neighbors raised concerns about environmental impacts and traffic safety at an already busy intersection. City Council has not yet taken action on the special use permit for the project.

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