LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Loads occurred in Mid-Michigan in 2024, and 6 Information has been right here for you all 12 months lengthy, on-air and on-line.
The 6 Information net group labored on plenty of tales this 12 months, from an increase in black bear sightings in Mid-Michigan to a mail employee arrested for mail theft to a scholar walkout at Mason Excessive College, to a pronoun debate at a Dewitt elementary college.
Nevertheless, solely ten of them made it onto this checklist. These ten tales bought probably the most web page views on our web site this 12 months—in case you missed them the primary time round.
10.) Michigan Consultant Neil Friske arrested in Lansing
In June, Michigan Consultant Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix), was arrested in Lansing after police responded to a photographs fired name, and was launched a day and a half later. Police on the time sought fees of sexual assault, assault, and a weapons offense, whereas Friske claimed that the timing of the arrest was “highly suspect” as a result of it coinciding with the discharge of absentee ballots. Later that week, Friske returned to the workplace—with no fees filed.
(Photograph: https://gophouse.org/member/RepNeilFriske)
9.) ‘I’m at a loss truthfully’: Folks holding Nazi flags harass residents in Mid-Michigan
Shortly after the election, a gaggle of individuals sporting masks that learn “1488,” a white supremacist hate image, have been seen waving Nazi flags in two totally different Mid-Michigan cities, together with outdoors of a efficiency of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Witnesses instructed 6 Information these folks have been yelling “Heil Hitler” and “Hail Trump.” This got here after a “White Lives Matter” rally was held in downtown Howell in July, and the racism despatched waves via the area people.
Folks holding Nazi flags harass residents in Mid-Michigan. (Pics on 6)
Folks holding Nazi flags harass residents in Mid-Michigan. (Pics on 6)
8.) A number of suspicious fires now beneath investigation
In January, 6 Information reported on two suspicious fires that occurred over the vacations in 2023—a hearth on the Diamondback Bike Membership on Christmas morning, and the fireplace that burned down Onondaga Tavern on New Yr’s Eve. On the time, each fires have been being investigated for potential arson. Whereas a person was finally arrested and charged for the Christmas morning blaze, the Onondaga Tavern fireplace investigation has lengthy since been closed.
A number of fireplace crews reply to the burning Onondaga Tavern. Dec. 31, 2023 (WLNS)
7.) Mason’s Okay-9 Officer Tamarack being returned to Ingham County Animal Management
In February, Mason Okay-9 Tamarack was returned to Ingham County Animal Management, separated from her former handler Hayden Wildfong after he resigned amidst an investigation into leaving his gun and utility belt unattended within the weight room at Mason Excessive College. Whereas WIldfong had been making an attempt to realize possession of Tamarack via the town, the shelter accredited WIldfong’s utility to undertake her, and so they have been reunited.
Tamarack (Mason Police Division)
6.) Likelihood to see northern lights returns to Michigan
The aurora borealis have been popping out and in of the Michigan sky this 12 months, however again in Might, they have been projected to be seen over the weekend at the start of June.
5.) Lansing declares ‘Code Blue’
Whereas the town has declared Code Blue a number of instances in 2024, a winter storm again in January had the town declare its first Code Blue of the 12 months. Code Blue extends entry to shelters and warming facilities, permitting these in want to remain heat when shelters would in any other case be closed.
Lansing Code Blue January 2024 (Metropolis of Lansing)
4.) Physique present in Mason matches lacking lady, police say
In October, the Mason neighborhood launched a city-wide seek for Emily Allen, a mom of two who went lacking from her residence on Oct. 20. The search led to tragedy, as police situated a physique matching Allen’s description a little bit over a day later. Police instructed 6 Information on the time that they didn’t consider foul play to have been concerned and, out of respect for the household and buddies of Allen, didn’t launch any further info.
Emily Allen (WLNS)
3.) 4 lifeless, 17 injured in fiery I-96 crash close to Webberville
In November, a devastating crash on I-96 close to Webberville took the lives of 4 folks and injured 17 extra. Amongst those that died have been three folks on the best way again to Lansing to attend a household wedding ceremony. Officers instructed 6 Information that the crash occurred when a semi-truck driver couldn’t cease for upcoming backed-up site visitors, which was stopped by state troopers to permit DTE to string energy traces throughout the interstate.
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2.) ‘Stolen Valor:’ Native veterans’ service canine supplier accused of embellishing service file
6 Information Investigates was additionally arduous at work this 12 months, however the group’s prime story was that of Kirk Lanam, the now-former chief of a nonprofit that labored with native veterans. 6 Information Investigates discovered that Lanam had, amongst different issues, misled the general public about his navy service file, together with embellishing his rank and claiming to have been a particular operator within the U.S. Air Pressure. when he had not.
You possibly can learn the total Stolen Valor collection right here.
Kirk Lanam (FILE/WLNS)
1.) Shaq go to leads to three charged with felonies
Our prime story on-line this 12 months? A late September struggle outdoors a Massive Hen location in Harland that ended with three folks jailed and charged with a number of felonies. Shaquille O’Neal, founding father of Massive Hen, was on the town to advertise the restaurant when a struggle broke out between regulation enforcement and some occasion attendees.
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