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Actor Noah Wyle has been crowned People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. In an interview with People, Wyle said he was shocked to find out he was named Sexiest Man Alive and thought it “sounded like a prank.” https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/27/pitt-star-noah-wyle-named-peoples-2026-sexiest-man-alive/ 

MANHUNT: A convicted murderer is on the run after escaping from a prison in Tennessee. Latest details: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/27/manhunt-underway-convicted-murderer-who-escaped-prison-officials-say/ 

Actor Walter Koenig, who was known for his role in the “Star Trek” franchise, has died, according to reports. He was 90 years old. Details: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/26/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-90-reports-say/ 

United Way of South Central Michigan is hosting a series of volunteer opportunities across 6 counties as part of an effort to complete 1,000 acts of care in 5 days. Here's how you can help: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/26/united-way-south-central-michigan-aims-complete-1000-acts-care-five-days/ 

Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who was the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more Looney Tunes characters, has died at the age of 46, his family says. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-modern-voice-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-more-dies-46/ 

The postseason is here! 🏈 With the Michigan high school football playoffs kicking off Friday, here are all the matchups for Mid-Michigan's teams. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/25/2026-mid-michigan-high-school-football-playoff-picture/ 

A Lansing woman is dead after two cars crashed on Ida West Road in Summerfield Township early Sunday morning.

Two men died after colliding head-on while riding dirt bikes on Peet Road Saturday night.

A new national report shows the skilled trade workforce is aging out faster than new workers can replace it.

Street medicine symposium draws health providers to MSU to provide care for people experiencing homelessness ⬇️

A dilapidated Lansing property once slated for demolition is getting a second life through a rehabilitation project led by the Mikey 23 Foundation.

Many people in mid-Michigan disposed of unwanted medications Saturday as part of National Drug Takeback Day.

The Lansing Chili Cook-Off brought chili tasting and local business competition to Jackson Field on Saturday.

DEEE-TROIT BASKETBALL! Tune into the Great Lakes Sports Network on channel 47.2 to watch the game - coverage begins at 6:30 PM! See the full Pistons schedule on GLSN: https://www.wilx.com/2026/09/18/great-lakes-sports-network-named-new-mid-michigan-home-detroit-pistons-2026-2027-season/ 

Early in-person voting begins in Michigan ahead of Nov. 3 election, seeing higher voter turnout

Urgent: Paris police estimated that 110,000 people protested Saturday in the French capital in a march that is ending with police firing tear gas and jets of water cannon.

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.

President Donald Trump said he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai and asked to rename the Atlantic Ocean.

Jack-O-Lanterns Unleashed features more than 5,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns on about a half-mile walk through the Ingham County Fairgrounds with about 30 scenes and themes.

A veteran family received the keys to a new home and walked through it for the first time during a ribbon cutting in Eaton Rapids.

NEW TODAY - Spartan Ventures has a new leader. 🟢⚪ Michigan State University announced Friday it has hired Mike Polisky as Deputy Athletics Director and CEO of Spartan Ventures. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/23/msu-hires-mike-polisky-spartan-ventures-ceo-deputy-athletic-director/ 

A doctor from Okemos is among five people charged in a wide-reaching drug and money laundering scheme. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/22/doctor-okemos-among-five-facing-federal-charges-cash-pills-scheme/ 

NEW THIS MORNING - The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send federal election monitors to seven cities in Michigan, including Lansing and East Lansing. https://www.wilx.com/2026/07/06/department-justice-send-election-monitors-3-michigan-cities/ 

DEVELOPING: Crews are on the scene of a fire in Williamston Wednesday afternoon. What we know so far: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/21/portion-grand-river-avenue-closed-crews-battle-fire-williamston/ 

UPDATE: Lansing Township police officials are asking for tips after a 48-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday. Latest details: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/20/police-presence-near-michigan-ave-haze-lansing-township/ 

News 10 Investigates has obtained and reviewed security camera video showing the hours before Colin Campbell, the “Haslett Flag Man," was found in the snow outside a senior living facility. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/20/what-security-video-shows-hours-before-haslett-flag-man-was-found-dead-snow/ 

NEW TODAY - The first AP Top 25 of the college basketball season is here - and the Spartans are in the top 10. More details: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/19/msu-mens-basketball-ranked-no-6-preseason-ap-top-25-poll/ 

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will remain sidelined indefinitely with blood clots in his lungs that could cost him the rest of the season. Latest details: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/19/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-sidelined-indefinitely-with-blood-clots-that-could-cost-him-season/ 

The East Lansing Human Rights Commission held a Coffee and Conversation event at Moka and Company today, where community members discussed ways to cope with stress from election coverage and political ads.

Food pantries in Michigan say demand is rising and shelves are emptying faster as changes to SNAP benefits take effect across the state.

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

The group Against All Odds hosted an indoor walking event at the Lansing Mall to support its fight against breast cancer and domestic violence. The event gave people with health challenges an accessible option for supporting the cause.

Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest ever aerial bombardments.

Firefighters in Mason spent Saturday morning and afternoon tackling two dozen intentional fires as part of an extensive, daylong live-burn training exercise.

Mitten Misfits Farm held a fall festival fundraiser to support its work with aging and elderly animals on Saturday.

The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemned a settler attack on an American journalist that left her needing surgery, in the latest incident of such violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

As cases of Lyme disease continue to rise across Michigan, researchers at Michigan State University are investigating an unconventional strategy to curb tick populations: treating the wild deer that sustain them.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday for the latest “No Kings” rally, with organizers focusing their message on the upcoming November midterm elections.

The Millennium Force roller coaster at Cedar Point was shut down Friday after a small bracket became dislodged from a car on the ride.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

A Frost Advisory is in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for most of Mid-Michigan. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation and sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. MORE DETAILS: https://www.wilx.com/weather/alerts/ 

Spooky season is upon us in Mid-Michigan! 👻🎃 Halloween decorations are popping up at homes and businesses across the area and the News 10 Lansing team is searching for the best decorations out there. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/16/submit-your-halloween-decorations-chance-see-them-news-10-lansing/ 

The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved Consumers Energy’s request to raise rates for natural gas as the utility invests in improvements to safety and reliability for natural gas https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/15/mpsc-approves-140-million-consumers-energy-natural-gas-rate-increase/ 

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/15/trump-says-pentagon-wont-livestream-fort-hood-shooters-execution/ 

UPDATE - Jackson police officials say a teenager is hospitalized after being shot by police on Wednesday. The Michigan State Police is conducting the criminal investigation. Latest details: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/14/michigan-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-jackson/ 

DEVELOPING - Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jackson Wednesday afternoon. Here's what we know so far: https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/14/michigan-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-jackson/ 

Pope Leo XIV resumed a regular diet, began walking and celebrated Mass in the hospital Wednesday as he recovered from surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/14/vatican-releases-update-pope-leo-xiv-following-his-surgery-lung-cancer-diagnosis/ 

UPDATE: Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter officials say "despite efforts to safely secure the cow, the animal has continued moving through the area and has broken through multiple fences." https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/14/cow-gets-loose-us-127-prompting-police-animal-control-response/ 

A cow fell off a truck along US-127 Wednesday morning, prompting a freeway ramp closure and response from police and animal control. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/14/cow-gets-loose-us-127-prompting-police-animal-control-response/ 

Forests across Michigan's Upper Peninsula have experienced significant wildfires over the past few days, and firefighters are continuing to battle the flames. Crews got help from rain to start the week. https://www.wilx.com/2026/10/14/dnr-provides-current-status-3-wildfires-across-up/