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Breaking headlines, developing stories, and timely updates from across Michigan. This section highlights the most recent reporting from The Chronicle, including community alerts, civic developments, public safety updates, business news, and cultural events shaping our region.


The Chronicle News' annual effort to end Hunger in Lansing is coming up this Week!
The Chronicle News' annual holiday giveaway of food & stuff will happen this coming Saturday, December 17th.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 11, 20221 min read


USC Quarterback wins this year's Heisman Trophy
USC quarterback Caleb Williams won college football's most prestigious honor, the Heisman Trophy, during a ceremony last night.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 11, 20221 min read


Hundreds Attend the Funeral of Bishop David Maxwell
Hundreds attended funeral services in Lansing for Bishop David Maxwell on Friday. He died last week at the age of 66.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 10, 20221 min read


The Army-Navy Football game will be played this Afternoon
Army and Navy will meet on the football field today for the 123rd time.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 10, 20221 min read


Michigan Football "Superfan" has Died
The U of M football family is mourning the loss of 'Superfan' Dametrius "Meechie" Walker.
He died Friday morning at the age of 20.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 10, 20221 min read


Local TV Anchor gets an 'On-Air' Proposal
It was quite a birthday surprise for a Lansing area TV anchor -- she got a marriage proposal 'Live' on-air!

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 10, 20221 min read


Three Members of the Southern University band are Killed in a Highway Accident
Three members of the Southern University marching band were killed recently in a crash with an 18-wheeler in Louisiana.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 10, 20221 min read


It's a FIRST! A Black Woman featured on Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
The acclaimed movie director and screenwriter Ava DuVernay has become the first Black woman to have her image on a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 9, 20221 min read


North Indiana Women's Group to celebrate Men's Health and Wellness
A North Indiana women's group (Links Inc.) will celebrate men's health and wellness on Saturday in Gary.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Arizona Senator is switching from a Democrat to an Independent
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema says she is leaving the Democratic Party and will formally become an independent.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 9, 20221 min read


President Biden to Give his Support for the African Union to join the G-20
President Biden is expected to announce his support for making the African Union a permanent member of the G-20, a long-sought goal.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Brittney Griner is Back Home in the Good old USA!
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back home! She landed on American soil a few hours ago after 10 months as a prisoner in Russia.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Sparrow is Joining forces with Michigan Medicine
Lansing's Sparrow Hospital is joining forces with Michigan Medicine to become one of the state's biggest healthcare operations.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Brittney Griner is FREE!!!
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from detention in Russia and is on a plane headed back to the United States.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Chicago holds its Biggest-ever New Citizens Ceremony
Nearly 2 thousand people became U.S. citizens yesterday in the biggest such ceremony ever held in Chicago.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Same-Sex Marriage about to become the Law of the Land
The U.S. House is set to give final approval today to legislation protecting same-sex marriages in federal law.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Here in the Tri-County area, there will be No Senior Without Christmas!
Here in mid-Michigan, there will be an effort today to try and ensure that every senior citizen has a Merry Christmas.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Is it a Royal Couple 'tell-all?' The Netflix Documentary "Harry and Meghan" is finally Streaming
The much anticipated Netflix documentary, "Harry and Meghan" was released today. Hundreds of millions are expected to watch.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 8, 20221 min read


How about some EMU Basketball Tickets for Christmas?
Tickets are on sale now for Eastern Michigan men's and women's basketball games. The Eagles begin conference play at home on Jan. 3 & 4.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 7, 20221 min read


Longtime Lansing Newsman Dies
Lansing's WILX-TV is reporting the passing of the station's longtime former News Director Kevin Ragan. His family says he died Tuesday.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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