Okemos Community News

School Facility Upgrades

• 🔥 New Turf Field: Okemos High School is set to receive brand new baseball and softball fields with turf opening in...

Okemos High School will receive brand new turf baseball and softball fields in spring 2027. This local upgrade enhances school sports facilities for the community.

• Nearly 1,000 residents in the Okemos-Haslett area lost power after Monday's storms.
• Over 400 crews are working across Mid-Michigan to restore service.
• Consumers Energy expects power back by Tuesday night in the hardest-hit Lansing areas.

Lansing police responded to 235 shots fired calls in the first four months of 2026, a slight increase from 216 the prior year.

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Albert Avenue in East Lansing is under a scheduled road closure, with the road expected to reopen sometime Friday. Okemos commuters traveling through the area should prepare for delays and seek alternate routes.

Okemos and Meridian Township residents can shape local zoning and development by attending the Planning Commission public hearing on Monday, June 8,...

Road and Safety Closures

• ⚡ Okemos Road Railroad Crossing: The CSX crossing on Okemos Road between Mount Hope and Bennett remains closed to all...

Okemos Road railroad crossing closes for emergency repairs starting 7:00 AM Tuesday through Thursday.

• Location: Between Mount Hope Road and Bennett...

• Today's Daily Journal lists events focused on nuptials, engagements, and weddings.
• A legal notice references property in Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Four (4) East of the Second Principal Meridian, totaling eighty (80) acres.

Lansing City Council approved a $307 million budget that includes $41.4 million for road work and $1.5 million for sidewalks, with $17.3 million...

Monday's severe storms continue disrupting local infrastructure and schools.

• Road closure: Van Atta and Piper intersection shut due to low-hanging...

May brings focus to mental health conversations at Taylor Life Center, stressing that wellness includes emotional support available year-round.

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Lansing Community College invites Okemos residents to a scenic social bike ride on June 10.

• Ride starts at 6 p.m. from Granger Clock Tower and...

Meridian Township Road Closure

• ⚡ Okemos Road Shutdown: Okemos Road between Bennett Road and Mount Hope Road will close starting Tuesday at 7 a.m....

Lansing City Council votes Monday on a $307 million budget plan for the next fiscal year.

• The proposal targets public safety, infrastructure, parks...

Meridian Township residents should prepare for major travel disruptions on Okemos Road this week.

• Closure details: The road shuts between Bennett...

A section of Capitol Avenue in downtown Lansing will close between Lenawee and Kalamazoo streets until late July for the city's combined sewer...

Okemos neighbors are offering free items this week to help others refresh homes and gardens at no cost.

• Shelving unit with bins: Three-section...

Thunderstorms today and Monday could turn severe across the Lansing area, including Okemos and Williamston. Residents should monitor local updates for potential impacts.

Okemos residents can attend, speak, and record local government meetings without permission under Michigan's Open Meetings Act, attorney Philip...