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

MSU vets treating MSP K9 after poisoning, second time in 6 months

1 week ago | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Veterinarians at Michigan State University are treating a Michigan State Police K9 after authorities say he ingested some poison. However, 6 News has been told by police it was not narcotics. In a post on X, police say a dog named Thor was helping deputies in Lapeer County with a breaking-and-entering call.
Mason schools to review memorial policy after outcry

1 week ago | wlns.com | Jam Sardar

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Students at the Mason Public Schools won’t be in class on Saturday, but the school board will be at work. The group is meeting to discuss the district’s policy on memorials. The 8 a.m. meeting is scheduled for one day before the high school graduation, which is set for Sunday, June 1st.
'Hard choices' ahead as MSU President says 'we must adjust our financial path'

1 month 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 month 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

Mar 3, 2025 | 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.