After an orchard owner sued East Lansing claiming violation of his religious freedom, outlets across the country ranging from the Associated Press to Fox News have picked up the story.
Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian non-profit organization, filed the 40-page lawsuit on behalf of Stephen Tennes, owner of The Country Mill. Tennes had posted to Facebook the orchard would not host weddings of same-sex couples.
Former MSU football wide receiver, Keith Mumphery, was expelled from the school in 2016 Mumphery was expelled in 2016 for violations of MSU's relationship violence and sexual misconduct policy.
The preliminary examination for ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar continued May 26. Three alleged victims testified as it is being determined if there is enough evidence for Nassar to stand on trial.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, an MSU graduate, announced his initiative to amend the Michigan Constitution. In his announcement, he plans to focus on part-time legislature.
The second day of preliminary examination hearing for ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar concluded with three more alleged victims testifying. The final day of the hearing will conclude June 23 with "Victim F's" testimony.
Changes made to an updated Center City District brownfield plan is headed toward the City Council. The newly-approved plan is set to go before the council June 13.
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's preliminary examination continues Friday. A cross-examination from "Victim D," along with testimonies from other alleged victims are expected.
Although it was removed from Tuesday's council agenda, the development agreement between the City of East Lansing and the developers of the Park District project should not be delayed too long.
The development agreement was removed from the agenda around noon Tuesday. It will be pushed back to the June 6 City Council meeting.
Karolyi Ranch, the Huntsville, Texas-based training facility which serves as the USA Gymnastics National Team Training Center, is the site of some sexual abuse allegations regarding Larry Nassar.
The 54th East Lansing Art Festival was held over the weekend of May 20-21, bringing in artists from around Michigan and the Midwest.
GoombaS Pizza has closed indefinitely due to a family emergency, owner Gail Sutton confirmed Friday.
A motion from more than 80 plaintiffs to reconsider the second gag order was denied by United States District Judge Janet T. Neff on May 15. This case is currently closed.
The rules dealt with illegal immigration, in an effort to combat what the ACLU calls President “(Donald) Trump’s mass deportation agenda.” Local ACLU activists met with East Lansing Police Chief Jeff Murphy in weeks prior to ask the department to implement the rules.
To accommodate the upcoming festivities, several downtown streets and parking lots will be closed over the weekend.
While Nassar's alleged victims begin to testify, the former President of USA Gymnastics, who resigned after the Nassar scandal came to light, had his deposition delayed to attend the Indy 500 to "network."
A preliminary examination hearing is currently being held to determine whether there is enough evidence for ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar to stand on trial against criminal sexual assault charges. Nassar currently faces 15 first-degree criminal sexual assault charges in the 55th District Court in Ingham County.
East Lansing residents, active in city matters of various importance and scale, showed up again at Tuesday night's East Lansing City Council meeting, this time to question the city over the proposed $132 million Center City District development.
