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Consumers Energy says data centers could bring jobs, lower utility costs to neighbors
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (350+ words) LANSING, Mich " Consumers Energy sees large-scale data centers as a chance to grow Michigan's economy while keeping utility costs stable, according to a company spokesperson. Spokesperson Brian Wheeler says the company wants to bring these high-tech facilities to the state…...
Where does the push for data centers come from and why?
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (424+ words) LANSING, Mich. " Data center facilities have been appearing across Michigan, with operations already running in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, and at least 2 facilities in Lansing. As local communities grapple with potential new data centers in mid-Michigan, the driving forces…...
Data center proposal sparks debate among Lansing neighbors
1+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) A proposed $120 million data center in downtown Lansing has divided neighbors, with some questioning whether the city needs such a large project while company officials tout community benefits. UK-based company Deep Green hosted a listening session Saturday to address concerns…...
Scammer uses popular platform to find victims in scheme using fake cash to buy items
1+ week, 5+ day ago (295+ words) LANSING, MI " A Lansing-area man recently lost hundreds of dollars and a MacBook after falling victim to a Facebook Marketplace scam involving counterfeit money, prompting local authorities to warn residents about the growing threat. The victim shared his experience in…...
Lansing City Council approves public hearing for proposed data center zoning change
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (353+ words) Hi, my name is Daniel Valle, but you can call me Danny! I'm thrilled and privileged to have the opportunity of telling stories in mid-Michigan and across our neighborhoods. LANSING, Mich " The Lansing City Council voted Monday night to move…...
Data center opponents rally at Michigan Capitol amid statewide expansion concerns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (293+ words) LANSING, Mich " Neighbors gathered at the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday afternoon to protest the growing number of data centers planned across the state, voicing concerns about environmental impact, artificial intelligence implications and rising electricity costs. Shelly Smith was among the…...
City of East Lansing warns residents of fraudulent invoice email scam
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) East Lansing officials are warning residents about a scam involving fake invoices that appear to come from city departments. A homeowner with an application before the city recently received a fraudulent invoice demanding payment by wire transfer. The City of…...
Wikipedia sees decline in visitors as users get accustom to AI
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) Wikipedia is seeing a decline in human traffic as more people turn to artificial intelligence tools and social media for information, according to the Wikimedia Foundation. The organization says human pageviews have fallen by roughly 8% in recent months compared to…...
Senior citizens and businesses prime targets for cyber scammers seeking personal data, local experts warn
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) Senior citizens and businesses are prime targets for cyber scammers who aim to steal personal data through emails, text messages and phone calls, according to local experts. "They want to get as much as possible. Especially emails and passwords, because…...
Watch out for new power shut-off scam
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (343+ words) A Jackson native, I started my career as a broadcaster with Radio Free Europe in Prague. My work has taken me literally around the world. And, now, back to my home state and hometown. I was in Hillsdale on Thursday,…...