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News Spotlight: Lansing Police Department – Violent Crime Initiative Update

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI – In May of 2013, the Lansing Police Department (LPD) began the Violent Crime Initiative (VCI). The Initiative is a collaborative effort between federal, state and local law enforcement, as well as prosecutors, courts and community members in the Capital Area Region.

We Remember Martha Bibbs: January 31, 1940 – October 19, 2020

Rina Risper6 years ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Trailblazing Executive, Philanthropist, and Champion for Women, children and families, Martha Merle Bibbs departed this earthly realm on October 19,…

THIS IS THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY: FORMER REFUGEE RUNS FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago013 mins

Tou Vue was a tiny infant when his parents fled Laos as communist forces enacted revenge on the Hmong for supporting American troops. Now he’s a network engineer for the Lansing School District, running for Waverly Community School Board and raising a family. Photo by Roxanne Firth

Story by Ruelaine Stokes

Updated by TNCP Staff

Just Plain Selfish: Taking Inventory in 2020

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago04 mins

By Kris Walker

As we approach the final quarter of this year I encourage you to take a moment and take inventory. For most of us money, food, property and even family may have just come to mind as we begin to account for our belongings. Certainly those are all vital, but most important are those personal items that each person carries within themselves.

Gratitude and 2020

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Jennifer Benson

I don’t know about you, but at the beginning of 2020 I had all these plans, projects, etc….and that was all shot to hell come March. Friday the 13th of March, before the lockdown for the pandemic here in Michigan, one of my oldest friends had died suddenly from a heart attack early that morning.

The Plant Professionals: Succulents and Care

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago04 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Succulents and cacti are fascinating. They tend to be compact and also very interesting in their geometry and form. Native to hot dry areas of the world, they catch our eye and lend themselves to collecting, as they are often sold as tiny plants in 2” or 3” diameter pots.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Natisha Jorae has lived in the Lansing area for 40 years.

WWW.Aboutthatcar.com – 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago010 mins

By Frank S. Washington

BERLIN, OH – Subaru has refreshed its Crosstrek lineup, adding a Sport model with a larger engine.

Peckham Names New Chief Operating Officer

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago05 mins

LANSING, MI- Peckham has named Lisa Webb Sharpe as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Webb Sharpe will begin her appointment in late August 2020, and will join the C-team in leading the award-winning organization in the achievement of its mission and business operations.

Suspect Arrested in West Cavanaugh Arson

Rina Risper6 years ago5 years ago02 mins

On October 14, 2020 at 9:55 p.m., Lansing Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 1000 block of W. Cavanaugh on a burglary complaint. Dispatch updated responding officers that the suspect, Keyona Amaris Young , 26-year-old female, had made entry into the apartment and was attempting to set it on fire.