Hannah McIlree WSYM

Rent prices are going up and affordable housing is decreasing, which has caused some families to look elsewhere.

Why one Holt family has resorted to living in Red Roof Inn Rent prices in Delhi Charter Township have forced this low income family to move into a motel. Their former rental company says increases are due to unit upgrades

Come watch 47 News - WSYM's very own Hannah McIlree WSYM, Travis Hicks & Larry Wallace, FOX 47 News play in a FUN game of Basketball to help raise money for Charity December 9th at 7pm! Purchase your tickets here: https://pretix.eu/harlemwi.../williamstonmi12-09-23-07-00pm/

This team should be beyond proud of what they accomplished this season.

Mason falls short in first-ever state title game The Mason Bulldogs played in their first-ever state title game at Ford Field on Sunday in the Division 3 State Championship Game.

Come see me play for charity, December 9th!
Get you tickets here:

Williamston, MI Dec. 9th, 2023

Let’s go Bulldogs!! Beat Forrest Hills Central!

I am so ready for the mac n cheese and the sweet potatoes! Happy thanksgiving y’all!

Mason Area Chamber of Commerce

The 22nd annual Mason Holiday Lighted Parade is almost here! If you're rocking around my neighborhood, Mason, this Friday, you're in for a treat, with the 22 annual Holiday Lighted Parade.

Go Dogs!

Your Mason Bulldogs are Ford Field bound!!! Mason will play Forest Hills Central on Sunday at 12:30 PM! Go Bulldogs!

Santa Paws is coming to town! Every year in December, our Animal Control Officers collect donated pet supplies at local area pet stores. This year's date is to be determined. Donations made will go to deserving families in the community to help spread some holiday cheer. If there's a family you would like to nominate to receive these special gifts, please email [email protected].

Deer hits are on the rise! How you can keep bucks off your bumper. Have you hit a deer with your car? Don't worry you're not alone Michigan State Police records nearly 60 thousand crashes involving deer.

That's a lot of kitties! A heart warming story on how this non-profit and you could be keeping stray cats warm this winter!

How this Leslie Michigan non-profit saved 10,000 cats! Saved by Zade is a non-profit cat rescue located in downtown Leslie. It began as an at home project but after two years the amount of cats being born and abandoned continued to grow.

The Clean Energy and Jobs Act is working its way through the house, the package of bills would make it easier for landowners to lease their properties to renewable energy companies. But, some Michiganders feel it could cause rural home owners to lose their voice...

"Our Homes Our Voice" ring out in front of State Capitol A package of bills is working its way through the house, they would make it easier for landowners to lease their properties to renewable energy companies.

Had the best time at Scarecrow Days in Leslie! And ended the night meeting the OG Michael Meyers! Thanks to Awaken Haunted Attraction for a great day!

Always good to get the Fox 47 team out! Travis Hicks

It's time for eats, drinks, and haunts at Leslie's Scarecrow Days The City of Leslie is prepping for Halloween! But, the light posts aren't the only thing getting set-up for the holiday. Local businesses like Boss Cider are prepping for Scarecrow Days.

Why a South Square Apartments tenant in Holt is living in a tent One South Square tenant was cleaning his unit when he discovered what he believes to be mold spores on his wall, investigating further he would find it coating the inside of his wooden furniture.

Brass in Action: How Mason High School's marching band is setting the tone for the football season High school football is back, and the Mason High School Marching Band is ready to roll out and set the tone.

SCHEDULING UPDATE: Varsity Football vs Holt will now kick-off at 7:30 PM tomorrow night. Go Bulldogs!

Okay, but someone please go adopt this sweet angel.
So cute!

Fenyr is a beautiful husky/border collie mix who was picked up as a stray. He's still a young, bouncy guy at about 10 months old and will need a family dedicated to training a teenager! He's very smart, wants to please, and just loves to play. We know his perfect family is out there!

And my dog does this every day for free....

Your dog could make $100 an hour promoting peanut butter Honest Paws, a company that sells pet wellness products, is seeking Canine Ambassadors for its CBD-infused peanut butter.

Happy ! Today is the purrfect day to celebrate the endless love and joy that these whiskered wonders bring into our lives. Show us your adorable felines below!

Scarecrow Days is ramping up for the October 7th event!! Announcements of events, vendors and special guests will start being pushed out soon!!

FOX 47's 3 Degree Guarantee donation will feed Leslie families for the next 4 months The Leslie Outreach Inc. was FOX 47's 3 Degree Guarantee recipient for the month of July. And in Leslie, just three degrees will be making a big impact on the neighborhood.

Today Fox 47 Meteorologist Brad Sugden and I had the opportunity to present The Leslie Outreach with $1,500 as part of the Fox 47 3 degree guarantee!

This money will help feed Leslie residents for the next four months. Huge shout out to Brad for being such an accurate meteorologist every day. The more accurate Brad is, the more money we get to give. Keep up the good work!

Had a great time learning all about this homegrown business and of course eating some of the soft serve!

32 flavors of soft serve and 55 years of service makes Sweet Sensations the creme de la creme in Holt Sweet Sensation's has been a summer staple in Holt for the last 55 years. Formerly known as JD's Dairy Delight, the business has been passed through the family for three generations.

We want to apologize in advance to any customers that visit ICACS on Wednesdays. We have some part-time employees (pictured) who come in on Wednesdays and it has been brought to our attention that they have been caught sleeping under desks, ignoring customers, and making messes. Please know that we are working with them (luckily they are highly motivated by treats) because our goal is to always provide the best customer service.

*Please note, these dogs are not available for adoption. They are all lovingly owned by ICACS employees.

Sara's Bread Box, Mason's hidden gem for freshly baked goods and local produce Sara's Bread Box is the only farm stand of it's kind in Mason, serving up seasonal desserts and classic breads.

Cleats Bar and Grille is the perfect place to kick it for the FIFA Women's World Cup The FIFA Women's World Cup has kicked off, and there's one place in Lansing that is serving up good eats with authentic soccer vibes, Cleats Bar and Grille.

Please be advised that Consumers Energy will be in the entire north end of downtown today replacing a gas service line to the old hardware building, now the Windsor Room. This effort will be intensive and cause parking disruption on Bridge Street until mid afternoon.

FREE event tonight. …

Formerly contaminated car wash in Holt turns into $20 million apartment complex The Delhi Downtown Development Authority and local business owners celebrated Holt's latest development, Esker Square, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday.

Vehicle break-ins are on the rise here in Ingham County. Please be aware and follow these steps to prevent the likelihood of vehicle theft and the theft of valuables from your vehicle!

Altered Attitude has cast a spell on new up cycled renaissance costumes Altered Attitude in Mason is taking old clothes and refurbish them into something magical. Clothing artist Lou Ann Shaw began her clothing the journey in the...