WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)

WLNS-TV serves as the CBS affiliate for the Central Lower Peninsula region of Michigan. Based in Lansing, it transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 36, which can also be accessed as virtual channel 6.1 through PSIP. The station's transmitter is located on Van Atta Road in Meridian Charter Township. WLNS is owned by Media General and collaborates with WLAJ-TV, an ABC/CW affiliate owned by Shield Media, LLC, through joint sales and shared services agreements. Both stations operate out of shared studios situated on East Saginaw Street in Lansing's Eastside area, conveniently located along U.S. 127/BL I-69/M-43.

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#113215

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#22734

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Highlights: High school baseball teams punch ticket to regional final

1 day ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – After the weather caused some regional semifinal games to be postponed on Wednesday, high school baseball teams across the state finally had their chance to advance to the regional title game on Thursday. Here’s the scores from Thursday: DIVISION 1Final: Okemos 7, Battle Creek Lakeview 3 DIVISION 2 Final: Williamston 1, Portland 0 Final: Mason 14, Parma Western 1DIVISION 3 Final: Jackson Lumen Christi 3, Leslie 0 DIVISION 4 Final: Portland St. Patrick 4, Dansville 0
Red-tagged downtown Lansing building demolished

3 days ago | wlns.com | Trevor King

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Demolition efforts have begun at the Walter Neller Building in downtown Lansing, which is being torn down after receiving a red-tag designation in October 2016. In a video posted to Facebook Wednesday afternoon, heavy machinery can be seen demolishing a portion of the building. Last December, the Lansing City Council ordered the property owners, the Granger Group, to either make the property, located at 122 S. Grand Avenue, safe or demolish it in 60 days.
Michigan State introduces J Batt as new athletic director

3 days ago | wlns.com | Storm ZleepTry NowUndo |Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It’s only been two days since Michigan State University named J Batt as its new vice president and athletic director. Michigan State will welcome him at a news conference on Wednesday at 3 p.m.6 News will livestream his introduction on this page at 3. If it is after 3 and you do not see the live stream or video of the event above, please refresh the page.
Shooting critically injuries teen in Blackman Township, police investigating

3 days ago | wlns.com | Trevor King

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting after a 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. The department says officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Peacock Walk in Blackman Township at approximately 1:28 a.m. Wednesday morning for reports of a shooting. Officers arrived to find the boy with a gunshot wound to the head. He was unresponsive but still breathing.
Medical treatment corporation to invest $25M in greater Lansing

3 days ago | wlns.com | Trevor King

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — IONETIX Corporation, which specializes in the production of radiopharmaceuticals used for diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment, plans to invest $25,750,000 in Greater Lansing. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MDEC) reports this new investment will create 53 new jobs, with a starting wage of $25 per hour plus benefits. The investment has received support from the MEDC via its Michigan Business Development Program with a performance-based grant of $750,000.
Highlights: High school girls soccer regional semifinal night

3 days ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

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Portland and Grand Ledge punch tickets to Diamond Classic title game

4 days ago | wlns.com | Haley Schoengart

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Portland and Grand Ledge will face off in the 63rd Dean Shippey Capital Diamond Classic title game. Portland defeated Okemos 9-8 in a gritty showing. The Raiders got on the board first with a four-run inning in the top of the third. Okemos put together a five-run bottom of the third to tie things up with Jake Stagg being a big part of that, going 2-for-3 with two hits and one RBI.
Consumer confidence polls show rising inflation

4 days ago | wlns.com | Tim Skubick

by: Tim Skubick Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 07:56 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 07:57 PM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new poll is out, looking at consumer confidence, and as 6 News’ Tim Skubick found out, it’s waning in Michigan.
Michigan State names J Batt its new vice president and athletic director

5 days ago | wlns.com | Ian Kress

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Just over a month after parting ways with Alan Haller, Michigan State University has found its new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. The university announced Monday, President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees, has selected J Batt to take on the position. “J has an impressive record at several Power 5 schools and an impeccable reputation as a strong and innovative leader,” Guskiewicz said in a press release.
Lansing woman arraigned in Meridian Mall parking lot shooting

6 days ago | wlns.com | Shajaka Shelton

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Alexia Isabel Jimenez, 19, of Lansing, is facing assault and gun charges in relation to a Friday shooting in the parking lot of the Meridian Mall that injured two people. The Meridian Township Police Department and other agencies were dispatched to the parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods at around 1:25 p.m. Friday for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, all of the people involved had already left the scene. Large police response to Meridian Mall parking lot.