FBI Investigation Targets Lansing Massage Business

New details are emerging about an FBI raid at an Asian massage business along Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing. Federal court documents indicate that a worker at the business offered sexual services to an undercover officer, while other employees allegedly provided cash to an unlicensed money transmitter.

The operation is reportedly part of a larger, multi-state investigation. It remains unclear whether any arrests have been made or charges filed in connection with the Lansing investigation.

MSU to Celebrate New Child Development Lab in Lansing

Michigan State University is preparing to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its newest child development laboratory in Lansing.

The facility, located in the 2200 block of Michigan Avenue, will provide educational and developmental programming for children from birth through five years old.

The new lab is expected to expand opportunities for early childhood learning and development in the Lansing community.

Clinton County Sheriff's Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam

Clinton County authorities are warning residents about a phone scam involving callers falsely claiming people have missed jury duty.

According to a social media alert from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, scammers are contacting residents and instructing them to reach Sergeant Scott Clark using a phone number provided during the call.

Authorities are urging residents not to call any numbers supplied by the callers.

Anyone with questions or concerns about the calls is encouraged to contact Clinton County Central Dispatch directly at 989-224-6792.

Howell Township Considers Ban on Non-Disclosure Agreements

A controversy surrounding a proposed data center in Livingston County is prompting Howell Township officials to consider new restrictions on non-disclosure agreements.

The Howell Township Board of Trustees is working on a resolution that would prohibit township officials and employees from signing non-disclosure agreements.

The effort follows a proposal involving a Meta-backed data center that sought to rezone more than 1,000 acres of farmland in the township. The rezoning request was later canceled after a moratorium was enacted.

The proposed resolution is intended to address concerns surrounding transparency and agreements involving township officials and employees.

Lake-Effect Snow Expected in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Winter weather is beginning to make its presence known in Michigan, with forecasters predicting between 8 and 10 inches of lake-effect snow in parts of the Upper Peninsula by Friday night.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Marquette and Baraga counties from Thursday evening through noon Friday.

Residents in the affected areas should prepare for accumulating snow and potentially difficult travel conditions.

Michigan Cities Rank Among Best for Sports Fans

Several Michigan communities are earning recognition in a new WalletHub study examining the best cities for sports fans.

East Lansing ranked 16th among the best small cities in the United States, while Ann Arbor earned the seventh-place ranking among mid-sized cities.

Detroit also made the list, ranking 22nd among large cities and 23rd overall in the analysis.

The study compared nearly 400 cities across more than 50 different metrics to evaluate their appeal to sports fans.

The rankings highlight Michigan's strong sports presence, from college athletics in East Lansing and Ann Arbor to professional sports in Detroit.