Victoria Witke

Ski resorts and parks are getting ready for the upcoming winter sports season after the recent snowfall across the state.

There’s concerns about an invasive insect targeting Michigan’s firs — including Christmas trees. That could have impacts on the state's forests and $45 million Christmas tree industry.

On Tuesday, Michigan State University announced a new $1 billion initiative to bolster athletic facilities — the most ambitious in the athletic department's history.

WKAR News spoke directly with the CEO of Deep Green, the British company behind the proposed Lansing data center. He explains why an international operator chose Michigan, what makes the project different, and why residents are right to ask tough questions about water, energy, and transparency.

Michigan is seeing a surge in proposed data centers from Saline Township to Lansing. This guide breaks down what data centers are, why they’re controversial, how much water and energy they use, and what protections exist for residents.

This week, WKAR News unveils its series "Michigan’s Data Center Divide" to take you inside the controversy developing in Mid-Michigan and across the state.

Community members across Mid-Michigan are working together to help neighbors in need amid the absence of federal food assistance.

The Lansing Planning Commission is delaying moving forward with zoning a controversial data center. It’s one of several proposed data center projects sparking debates across the state.

Lansing is providing $10,000 in emergency funding to help feed area families during the government shutdown.

A statewide program that matches fresh produce purchases is expanding to support Michigan families amid cuts to federal food assistance. The expansion will last through the end of the year.