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wilx.com > 03/05/2026 > lansing-planning-commission-approves-rezoning-deep-green-data-center

Lansing planning commission approves rezoning for Deep Green data center

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (522+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Lansing Planning Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday to recommend approval of a rezoning request for the Deep Green data center, moving the controversial project one step closer to reality. The recommendation now goes to the full Lansing City…...

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wilx.com > 03/04/2026 > lansing-planning-commission-recommends-approval-data-center-rezoning

Lansing Planning Commission recommends approval for data center rezoning

21+ hour, 29+ min ago  (189+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -The Lansing City Planning Commission met Tuesday night to bring the proposed "Deep Green" data center one step closer to reality. Commission members voted to recommend approval for a rezoning request required before Deep Green can build…...

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wilx.com > 03/03/2026 > new-toll-scam-text-targets-michigan-residents

New toll scam text targets Michigan residents

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (151+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about a new toll road scam circulating through text messages. Nessel said the latest scheme involves a fraudulent text message that includes an image claiming to be a "Notice…...

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wilx.com > 03/03/2026 > michigan-lawmakers-propose-year-long-data-center-construction-moratorium

Michigan lawmakers propose year-long data center construction moratorium

2+ day, 43+ min ago  (450+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Lawmakers are looking into a proposed set of bills that would halt new data center construction in the state for a year. House Bills 5594-5596 would "prohibit new data centers from receiving state or local permits or…...

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wilx.com > 02/18/2026 > what-tech-iphone-lockdown-mode

What The Tech? iPhone lockdown mode

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (300+ words) Everyone wants to make their computers and smartphones more secure. But a little-known iPhone setting called Lockdown Mode is suddenly in the headlines. A Washington Post reporter recently used the feature, and court filings say it prevented the FBI from…...

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wilx.com > 02/14/2026 > what-tech-usb-hotspot-connections

What The Tech? USB Hotspot Connections

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (389+ words) Two weeks without internet pass very slowly. Due to an ice storm, my home internet went down. I spent two weeks doing some of my work at a nearby coffee shop, but at home, I did what most people do....

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wilx.com > 02/13/2026 > what-tech-deleting-iphone-photos

What The Tech? Deleting iPhone photos

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (78+ words) Sometimes that assumption costs people years of memories. Here's what's really happening, and why you don't need to panic if you understand the settings. That's where many people get tripped up. What Happens If You Turn Off Syncing? " Remove from…...

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wilx.com > 02/10/2026 > gov-whitmer-sign-legislation-banning-cellphones-class

Gov. Whitmer to sign legislation banning cellphones in class

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (112+ words) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation Tuesday that would ban students from using cellphones in class. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation Tuesday that would ban students from using cellphones in class. The…...

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wilx.com > 02/07/2026 > what-tech-reporting-scams

What The Tech? Reporting scams

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (376+ words) What happens when you mark a text or call as Spam? And what you should do instead? Spam texts and robocalls have become part of everyday life. For many of us, seeing an unknown number pop up triggers an automatic…...

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wilx.com > 01/31/2026 > bills-target-robocalls-phone-scams-pass-michigan-senate

Bills to target robocalls, phone scams, pass Michigan Senate

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (149+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -A package of bills that aim to crack down on robocalls and phone scams is making progress through the Michigan State Capitol. Senate Bills 351 through 355 would, if passed, set strict rules for calls and texts, banning caller…...