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WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 12m

Here’s something you might not think about: Google Maps could be giving strangers a detailed look at your home.

What The Tech? Blur your house in Street View

Here’s something you might not think about: Google Maps could be giving strangers a detailed look at your home.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1h

In the U.S., over 7,000 people died in traffic crashes last here. In Michigan, 150 pedestrians lost their lives in car crashes.

Mid-Michigan Matters: Preventing pedestrian crashes

In the U.S., over 7,000 people died in traffic crashes last here. In Michigan, 150 pedestrians lost their lives in car crashes.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 9h

She died at the age of 85 at her home in Las Vegas, a family spokesperson confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

‘The Young and the Restless’ director Heather Hill dies, reports say

Heather Hill, an award-winning director for the soap opera “The Young and the Restless,” has died, according to several reports.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 10h

The U.S. State Department says it has revoked visas from people who allegedly “celebrated” the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

State Department revokes visas from people who allegedly ‘celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s murder

The U.S. State Department says it has revoked visas from people over Charlie Kirk's death remarks.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 11h

Energy waste reduction programs are helping Michigan consumers save money on their utility bills, according to a new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission.

Energy waste reduction efforts are generating $1.4B in savings for Michiganders

Energy waste reduction efforts are saving Michiganders $1.4B.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 11h

Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting that he will not seek re-election.

Jackson Mayor announces he will not seek re-election

Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting that he will not seek re-election.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 12h

Both eastbound and westbound I-96 at Jones Road in Eagle are closed due to a crash in Clinton County.

Crash closes stretch of I-96 in Clinton County

Both eastbound and westbound I-96 at Jones Road in Eagle are closed due to a crash in Clinton County.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

The research shows the average teen's screen time is seven to nine hours per day.

How much can digital screentime truly affect kids and teens?

The Hillsdale County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council is launching the Digital Wellness and Safety Campaign in October.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

Officials: 3 people were arrested during CBP operation in Meridian Twp. https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/14/officials-3-people-were-arrested-during-cbp-operation-meridian-twp/

Officials: 3 people were arrested during CBP operation in Meridian Twp.

Two men from India and a man from Mexico were taken into custody in Meridian Township.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

Helping people in our community recover from opioid addiction. That’s the goal of Andy’s Place in Jackson.

Their new housing project, the McDaniel Apartments, aim to help mothers and children struggling with addiction.

Mid-Michigan Matters: McDaniel Apartments serves mothers, children in Jackson

Helping people in our community recover from opioid addiction. That’s the goal of Andy’s Place in Jackson.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: Police ID body pulled from Red Cedar River near MSU as middle-aged woman https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/13/police-investigating-after-body-pulled-red-cedar-river-near-msu-campus/

Police ID body pulled from Red Cedar River near MSU as middle-aged woman

Stick with News 10 as we provide continuing coverage on-air and online.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

A teen who set fire to a Flint-area barbecue restaurant this spring has been placed under house arrest. https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/14/judge-places-accused-arsonist-under-house-arrest/

Judge places accused arsonist under house arrest

18-year-old Noah Englehardt was 17 when investigators said he set fire to Homeboy Barbecue.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

Trump says US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6
https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/14/trump-says-us-strikes-another-boat-accused-carrying-drugs-waters-off-venezuela-killing-6/

Trump says US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6

Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the strike Tuesday morning

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

It may not even be Halloween yet, but Amazon is hiring 250,000 people for the holiday season: https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/14/amazon-is-hiring-250000-people-holiday-season/

Amazon is hiring 250,000 people for the holiday season

Amazon is hiring 250,000 to help with the holiday season.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

A Lansing man is facing charges after a couple woke up and found him in their bedroom: https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/14/coleman-couple-wakes-up-find-intruder-their-bedroom/

Coleman couple wakes up to find intruder in their bedroom

A Coleman couple captured a Lansing man investigators say broke into their home.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

A young Michigan boy is being called a hero for saving his mom's life with a FaceTime call. https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/14/my-hero-toddler-saves-mothers-life-after-she-collapses-seizure/

‘My hero’: Toddler saves mother’s life after she collapses from seizure

A 3-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking after his mother suffered a seizure.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

The Michigan Legislature approved the $81 billion state budget on Friday, October 3, three days into the new fiscal year. $24 billion from the spending plan will go toward K-12 schools with $19.5 billion from the School Aid Fund.

How the new School Aid Fund will impact local schools

State lawmakers and other officials came together in Flint as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the 2026 School Aid Fund budget on Monday, October 13.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 1d

Houghton was Michigan’s first State Geologist. He was just 36 when he died.

This Day in Michigan History: Famed explorer Douglass Houghton drowns in Lake Superior

The City of Houghton later took his name, honoring his legacy as one of the state’s greatest explorers.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

LendingTree CEO killed in ATV accident, company says
https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/13/lendingtree-ceo-killed-atv-accident-company-says/

LendingTree CEO killed in ATV accident, company says

The CEO of LendingTree was killed in an ATV accident over the weekend.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

October is here, which means it’s spooky season.

Helping you get into the spirit is the Grand Ledge Area District Library.

Mid-Michigan Matters: Library hosting fall fun in Grand Ledge

Helping you get into the spirit is the Grand Ledge Area District Library.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

The recalled shrimp products may have cesium-137, a human-made radioactive substance.

State encourages Michiganders to check freezers for radioactive shrimp

Only certain “lot codes” were affected.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

It's spooky season in Mid-Michigan! We want to see your decorations. Use the link below to send us photos of your Halloween displays!

Spooky season is here! Show us your best Halloween decorations

Houses all over Mid-Michigan are getting in the Halloween spirit and we want to see your photos.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

WATCH: Michigan State Police shared video Monday showing troopers freeing a deer that was stuck in a wrought iron fence in Jackson County. https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/13/michigan-state-police-troopers-free-deer-stuck-jackson-co-fence/

Michigan State Police troopers free deer stuck in Jackson Co. fence

Police freed a deer that was trapped in a wrought iron fence Friday in Spring Arbor Township.

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

Consumers Energy training firefighters on handling critical infrastructure emergencies
https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/13/consumers-energy-training-firefighters-handling-critical-infrastructure-emergencies/

Consumers Energy training firefighters on handling critical infrastructure emergencies

Michigan firefighters will gather at Consumers Energy’s Marshall Training Center this week

WILX News 10 @wilxtv.bsky.social · 2d

Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean
https://www.wilx.com/2025/10/13/tropical-storm-lorenzo-forms-central-tropical-atlantic-ocean/

Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean

Forecasters say the storm was expected to turn northward on Tuesday, with some gradual intensification possible by midweek.