Jam Sardar

Lansing

News Director at WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)

News Director at WLAJ-TV (Lansing, MI)

Father of the Little Man and Didi. Badger. Storyteller. News Director at WLNS & WLAJ-TV.

Articles

'Hard choices' ahead as MSU President says 'we must adjust our financial path'

1 week ago | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The president of Michigan State University says, “We will need to make hard decisions that will impact people we care about” as the school adjusts its budget in the wake of federal changes. Kevin Guskiewicz made the statement in a letter to the faculty and staff on Monday, the first business day following most of MSU’s graduation ceremonies.
‘Hard choices’ ahead as MSU President says ‘we must adjust our financial path’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The president of Michigan State University says, “We will need to make hard decisions that will impact people we care about” as the school adjusts its budget in the wake of federal changes. Kevin Guskiewicz made the statement in a letter to the faculty and staff on Monday, the first business day following most of MSU’s graduation ceremonies.
Longtime 6 News anchor Sheri Jones to retire after almost 37 years

2 months ago | wlns.com | Duncan Phenix |Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Sheri Jones has announced her retirement after almost 37 years of bringing all of us the news on WLNS TV 6 in Lansing. Jones’s contributions to broadcasting have earned her a well-deserved place in the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, solidifying her status as a respected journalist. Sheri is respected and beloved by the Mid-Michigan community for her warm, steady, and compassionate presence.
Lansing Mall explains debate over Fretail store

Feb 6, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Lansing Mall is explaining to customers why they’ve asked a popular store that serves the needy to switch spaces. The request – made after the non-profit that runs the store claims it spent tens of thousands of dollars to remodel its current space – was rejected and means the Fretail store will leave the mall in March. Mall officials had remained silent about why they made their ask of the Fretail store until today.
Lansing Mall explains debate over Fretail store

Feb 6, 2025 | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Lansing Mall is explaining to customers why they’ve asked a popular store that serves the needy to switch spaces. The request – made after the non-profit that runs the store claims it spent tens of thousands of dollars to remodel its current space – was rejected and means the Fretail store will leave the mall in March. Mall officials had remained silent about why they made their ask of the Fretail store until today.
East Lansing loses tax case that could cost millions

Feb 3, 2025 | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled against East Lansing in a tax case that could cost the city millions – money city officials would have to refund to taxpayers. The case stems from a decision back in 2016 by the city of East Lansing to charge a “franchise fee” to residents who used the Lansing Board of Water and Light to help make up for a budget shortfall. The fee, which the Supreme Court decision brings in $1.4 million a year, started in the summer of 2017.
Criminal sex charges cost man two jobs

Jan 9, 2025 | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

A mid-Michigan man accused of sex crimes has lost two jobs. Mark Silberstein was the administrator at the Shaarey Zedek synagogue in East Lansing and a producer at WLNS-TV. He is no longer employed by either organization. It follows the news that Eaton County prosecutors charged Silberstein with three felonies, including attempted 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct, after authorities accused him of trying to meet an underage teen for sex.
6 News employee faces sex crime charges

Jan 8, 2025 | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) —The administrator of East Lansing’s Shaarey Zedek congregation and a producer at 6 News faces criminal charges after police and prosecutors say he tried to meet up for sex with someone he thought was an underage teen. Court records indicate that Mark Silberstein tried to meet up over the weekend with someone he thought was between 13 and 15 years old.
600+ Lansing customers lose power in Thanksgiving outage

Nov 28, 2024 | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

by: Jam Sardar Posted: Nov 28, 2024 / 02:23 PM EST Updated: Nov 28, 2024 / 02:26 PM EST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Residents of some west-side neighborhoods in Lansing will celebrate at least part of Thanksgiving without power…or the Detroit Lions. The power went out to more than 600 customers just after 2 p.m. The area affected runs from Saginaw on the north to just south of Interstate 496.
Jewish group commends MSU, Michigan for antisemitism efforts

Oct 31, 2024 | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

A year after showing an image of Adolf Hitler on the scoreboard at Spartan Stadium, Michigan State University has been commended by a high-profile Jewish group for its efforts to fight antisemitism on campus. MSU and the University of Michigan were two of the 11 schools commended by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their work to recognize and protect Jewish students. In April of 2024, the same group gave MSU an “F” on its antisemitism report card, which was later upgraded to a “D”.