Mid-Michigan Braces for Extreme Heat as Lansing Activates Code Red Plan
LANSING, MI — July 23, 2025 — A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Thursday across Mid-Michigan, with high temperatures expected in the 90s and heat indices topping 100 degrees, especially on Thursday. The City of Lansing has activated its Code Red extreme weather response, opening multiple cooling centers during daytime hours today and tomorrow to provide relief from dangerous conditions.
1320 WILS’s Mike Austin will speak with WLNS-TV meteorologist Kendall Wilson later this morning to provide updated forecasts and safety tips.
Eaton County Prosecutor Launches Bid for Attorney General
In political news, Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd has announced his campaign for Michigan Attorney General. Lloyd, a Republican, is challenging Democratic incumbent Dana Nessel, whose second and final term ends next year. In a statement, Lloyd accused Nessel of “chasing headlines and playing politics,” vowing to bring “conservative law and order leadership” to the role.
Meanwhile, Nessel and other top state officials are facing a flurry of subpoenas issued by the Michigan House. Two subpoenas demand that Nessel release communications tied to alleged conflicts of interest in a criminal investigation. Nessel has not commented on the matter.
Other subpoenas target Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel, who has been asked to testify on child welfare issues, and the Department of Natural Resources, regarding controversial practices involving Canadian goose euthanasia and feral pigs. Both agencies have called the subpoenas “unnecessary.”
Lansing Files Suit to Remove Homeless Encampment
The City of Lansing is suing two property owners in an effort to remove a growing homeless encampment near Old Town, arguing it presents health and safety risks. City officials claim there is sufficient shelter space available, although residents of the encampment say they’ve been denied access to city services.
Weekend Shootings: Teen Girl Injured, Suspects Charged
Lansing police have made an arrest in one of several weekend shootings. Josiah Kane, 18, of Lansing is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a 15-year-old girl three times at a South Lansing party Saturday night. The girl, not believed to be the intended target, remains hospitalized in stable condition and is expected to recover.
Kane faces charges including assault with intent to murder, discharging a firearm in a building causing injury, and two counts of felony firearm.
In a separate incident, two teens aged 16 and 17 were charged in the shooting of a 26-year-old man during a robbery near MLK and Pierce Road. The victim, who was shot in the arm, has been released from the hospital.
Federal Aid Coming to Northern Michigan After Ice Storm
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced via social media that President Trump has committed federal assistance to northern Michigan communities still reeling from March’s historic ice storm. Details on the aid package have not yet been released.
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