Updated: 11:03 AM Lawmakers have finished work on the $38 billion state budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.

Updated: 5:31 PM The teen unemployment rate has risen to heights unseen in many years.

Updated: 5:11 PM A Laingsburg army reservist died in Iraq on Sunday. Army officials are still investigating what caused his death. They say he died as a result of non-combat injuries.

Updated: 9:15 AM This week the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the big three auto companies meet to begin worker contract negotiations. Talks will impact over 100,000 G.M. employees and about 9,000 Lansing workers.

Updated: 4:47 PM The endorsements continue to roll out in Lansing's mayoral race and the upcoming primary election.

Updated: 10:57 AM The Federal Reserve stands ready to reduce interest rates even further if necessary to boost the sluggish economy and guard against a destabilizing fall in prices, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday.

Updated: 4:00 PM Mark Mayes, Lansing Schools Spokesperson, says 50 letters were sent Thursday and Friday telling teachers they would have their jobs back next year. But more than 100 are still wondering if they’ll be teaching next year.

Updated: 9:38 PM Judy and Dick Winter are working with Michigan State University to remember their son, Eric, and bring music therapy to those with special needs.

Updated: 10:23 AM Common Ground officials say their weeklong festival was a success and say they broke attendance records with the seven-day total of over 85,000.

Updated: 10:27 AM Detectives say an anonymous tip led them to a methamphetamine lab in Onondaga Township.

Updated: 10:24 AM On average every three years the coordinating officer of Lansing’s Marine recruiting post is replaced. This year Major Richard Whitmer takes that responsibility overseeing over 60 counties as well as a tradition of success.

Updated: 8:10 PM Severe storms have knocked down several powerlines all over Mid-Michigan, and electricity officials are warning people to watch out for downed lines in their area.

Updated: 5:59 PM Lansing Police are offering financial amnesty to people with outstanding arrest warrants to willingly turn themselves in.

Updated: 5:21 PM The Fraternal Order of Police makes a decision on who wins its endorsement for mayor of Lansing.

Updated: 5:36 PM FDA requires food labels list trans fat.

Updated: 8:59 AM The Fraternal Order of Police is looking to make an announcement Thursday on which Lansing mayoral candidate the union will endorse.

Updated: 4:00 PM A news release by the Lansing School District said that in June, 54 of the 154 teachers receiving pink slips would be assured they still had their old job.

Updated: 9:50 AM Despite needing more than $130,000 to break even on past losses, Common ground officials say this year will bring them closer to ultimate profitability.

Updated: 9:51 AM There are close to 500 red-tagged homes among the 52,000 housing units throughout the city of Lansing.

Updated: 9:34 AM According to Consumers Energy about 16,000 residents and business saw power interruptions during the thunderstorms this Fourth of July.

Updated: 9:35 AM Lansing Police officers say there are many things homeowners can do to make sure their home is safe.

Updated: 9:35 AM The tragic murder of Brandon Scott Bridges makes his death the fourth homicide in the capital city this year.

Updated: 10:44 PM House passes its version of Mackinac Bridge funding.

Updated: 4:00 PM House approves bill to shorten school year.

Updated: 5:29 PM The Fourth of July is right around the corner and the visitors to state parks over the weekend may be hard pressed to find a spot to call home. WILX Fourth of July Feature