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Today's Weather Forecast
We are tracking much-needed showers to start the week as strong southwesterly flow brings moisture to our neighborhoods. These showers will become more scattered as we head into the evening. We are tracking more rain as we head into election day tomorrow. Showers and storms are expected to move through the state in the early morning hours with the heaviest expecting to track more northwest of our neighborhoods. We will be watching very closely but neighborhoods more northwest are expected to exceed an inch of rain by Tuesday evening like Ionia. Neighborhoods such as Mason, Lansing, and Eaton Rapids could see half an inch. Our more southern neighborhoods could see about 3 tenths of an inch. Temperatures today look to track above average in the mid 60's with breezy conditions through the daytime hours.
Three top local stories
New snow plows and fire trucks in Lansing
The city of Lansing is unveiling its new vehicles in the city fleet today at 12:30 pm.
The new vehicles include:
- A new fire engine
- A new ladder truck
- Two new snow plows/salt trucks
- Two new electric vans for public service
All the vehicles except the vans were paid for using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
West Side hydrant flushing
Lansing Township residents we have an advisory for you. Township officials say they will be flushing fire hydrants in your neighborhood to clean the inside of the water mains. The project begins tonight from 8 pm to 5 am until Thursday from 8 pm to 5 am.
During the flushing, you may notice discolored water, fluctuations in pressure, and flooded roads.
All side effects are temporary and the water is safe to use.
Pre-election place of quiet
Are you tired of being inundated with political ads or texts and experiencing election fatigue? If so, you might want to head to St. Johns today. The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan is looking to help neighbors find respite with a pre-election day place of quiet today from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Neighbors can enjoy a day of quiet, meditation, contemplation, and prayer at the Episcopal Diocese in St. Johns.
All neighbors are welcome regardless of political opinions or religious beliefs.
A look back at yesterday's top local story
On Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris made another stop in our neighborhood. VP Harris spoke to a large, energetic crowd at Michigan State University and touched on topics like Gaza and reproductive rights. VP Harris connected with the younger generation and asked MSU students to get the vote out on Tuesday.
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