Rachel Greco

Rachel Greco covers life in US County, including the communities of Grand Ledge, Delta Township, Charlotte and US Rapids. But her beat extends to local government, local school districts and community events in communities that surround Lansing. Her goal is to tell compelling stories about the area that matter to local readers.

As Trump threatens huge deportations, Central America braces for an invasion of vulnerable migrants

As Trump threatens huge deportations, Central America braces for an invasion of vulnerable migrants

Rachel Greco

As dozens of deported migrants crowd into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma sits under fluorescent lights, clutching a foam cup ...

The United States warns citizens to leave Syria, citing a 'volatile and unpredictable' security situation

The United States warns citizens to leave Syria, citing a ‘volatile and unpredictable’ security situation

Rachel Greco

The embassy warned in a post on X that because the US mission in Damascus was closed in 2012 due to the civil war, ...

Police identify a 15-year-old girl as a school shooter in Wisconsin

Police identify a 15-year-old girl as a school shooter in Wisconsin; a second-grader called 911

Rachel Greco

A 15-year-old girl opened fire inside her Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a student and injuring six others. ...

In the hush money conviction, Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections

In the hush money conviction, Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections

Rachel Greco

Donald Trump’s felony conviction in the New York hush money case should not be overturned because of the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity, ...

Police A 16-year-old killed entire family then calling 911 to drunkenly confess to quadruple homicide

Police: A 16-year-old killed entire family then calling 911 to drunkenly confess to quadruple homicide

Rachel Greco

Police said they arrested a 16-year-old New Mexico boy on Saturday morning after he allegedly shot his parents and teenage siblings and then called ...

The Social Security Administration warns that these citizens may lose their disability check

The Social Security Administration warns that these citizens may lose their disability check

Rachel Greco

Citizens receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in the United States must complete certain standards to stay eligible. However, the Social Security Administration ...

Nine States Are Shaken by Simultaneous Earthquakes

Nine States Are Shaken by Simultaneous Earthquakes

Rachel Greco

This weekend, nine states in the United States—California, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Texas, Kansas, Alaska, New Mexico, and Washington—experienced earthquakes at the same time. These ...

December brings new SSI payment with Cost of Living (COLA) increase applied

December brings new SSI payment with Cost of Living (COLA) increase applied

Rachel Greco

December is a critical time for millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in the United States. The final day of the year will ...

List of changes to be made to Social Security in 2025

List of changes to be made to Social Security in 2025

Rachel Greco

The United States’ Social Security system is adjusting to new circumstances in 2025, bringing significant changes for people approaching retirement. This will not immediately ...

Here’s what to do with your Social Security checks before Trump takes office

Here’s what to do with your Social Security checks before Trump takes office

Rachel Greco

With the uncertainty of a presidential transition, people receiving Social Security payments may be wondering what changes would be made to the program under ...