Ken Palmer

Breaking News Reporter at Lansing State Journal

I'm a breaking news reporter for the Lansing State Journal in Lansing, MI, the state capitol.

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Police: Man tortured for 5 days before being fatally shot in rural Eaton County

23 hours ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

Gregory Pennington, 42, was tortured and murdered on a rural Michigan property, police said. His remains were recovered from a swampy area on the property months later. Four people are charged in connection with his death.
Police investigating after Okemos man's body found in Mulliken

1 day ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

MULLIKEN — Michigan State Police are investigating after the body of a man was discovered near a dumpster behind the Mulliken Roadhouse. State police Lt. Rene Gonzalez said a driver delivering beer to the restaurant and bar found the man's body about 7:45 a.m. May 13. He said the 74-year-old man is from Okemos.
Police: Man found dead in Hummer in Tennessee was from Lansing

2 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer |Scott Broden

The body of Dale Hilsabeck, 63, of Lansing, Michigan, was found inside his locked Hummer at a Tennessee tow yard on May 1. Police are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause and time of death. MURFREESBORO, TN — Police said a man found dead inside a locked vehicle at a Tennessee tow yard on May 1 was from Lansing. Murfreesboro police on May 13 identified the remains as 63-year-old Dale Hilsabeck's.
Moped driver critically injured in crash on MLK Blvd. in south Lansing

5 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

The crash occurred around 8:10 a.m. on May 9 near Cavanaugh Road. Police do not believe reckless driving or speeding were factors in the crash. LANSING — A man was critically injured when his moped collided with an SUV on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The crash occurred about 8:10 a.m. May 9 on MLK in the area of Cavanaugh Road, Lansing Police Public Information Director Jordan Gulkis said.
Torture charges issued against 4 people after man's body found in Eaton County

6 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

Four suspects have been charged in connection to the death of Gregory Brian Pennington, whose remains were found in late April. Pennington was reported missing in December 2024 after his vehicle was found abandoned. CHESTER TWP. — Four people have been charged in connection with the death of a man whose remains were found in late April, months after he had been reported missing.
A year later, Lansing police officer shot during struggle with suspect back on duty

6 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

Lansing police officer Caitlin Markey returned to duty after being shot in the line of duty in April 2024. Markey underwent three surgeries and extensive rehabilitation for her injuries. Two officers and Ortiz sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds during the incident. LANSING — A Lansing police officer is back on the job, more than a year after she and another officer were shot during a struggle with a man on the city's south side.
Forecasters: Frost possible in Lansing area overnight May 8 and May 9

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ken Palmer

LANSING — If you tried to cheat by giving your flowers or vegetables an early start this year, it might be a good idea to cover them overnight on May 8 and May 9, forecasters said. A frost advisory will be in effect for much of south-central and southwest Michigan from midnight May 8 to 9 a.m. May 9, the National Weather Service said. Freeze warnings have been issued for northern lower Michigan.
Forecasters: Frost possible in Lansing area overnight May 8 and May 9

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

Frost advisories are in effect for parts of south-central and southwest Michigan on May 8 and May 9. Gardeners should cover vulnerable plants overnight due to potential frost. LANSING — If you tried to cheat by giving your flowers or vegetables an early start this year, it might be a good idea to cover them overnight on May 8 and May 9, forecasters said.
Police: Human remains belonged to woman who visited patient in Alma

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

A body found in a Gratiot County field on May 3 is believed to be a woman reported missing from Clare County. The woman was last seen visiting a patient in Alma and was thought to be traveling on foot. ALMA — Police now say they believe a body found in a farm field on May 3 belonged to a woman who was last seen visiting a patient in Alma. Gratiot County Sheriff's Office officials initially said they believed the remains belonged to a woman who walked away from a hospital.
MSU police seek 'person of interest' in commencement assault

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Ken Palmer

MSU police are seeking information about a person of interest related to an alleged assault at the Breslin Center during commencement ceremonies on May 4. EAST LANSING — Police are looking for tips about a person of interest in a reported assault during Michigan State University's commencement at the Breslin Center on May 4. Officials released no details about the incident in a May 6 news release.