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2014 cases to watch
As the new year begins, the court schedule is beginning to heat up. The past year brought cases that likely will be on the docket for 2014.
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Proposed Goodrich's closure sparks debate at E.L. Planning Commission
Plans for the future development of Trowbridge Plaza remain unclear in the midst of controversy behind the proposed closure of Goodrich’s Shop-Rite grocery store. The store and the former Oodles and Noodles restaurant could be replaced with two new buildings if the site’s developer gets his plan approved. The discussion warranted a full house during the East Lansing Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night.
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Study: students save cash by buying, selling books online
Studies show students could save money on books by utilizing online resources such as Amazon, to buy and sell back their books.
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BWL discusses ice storm, new procedures
After an ice storm left 34,800 Lansing area residents in the dark throughout a 10-day period in December, many were left with questions about how Board Water and Light, or BWL, handled the process of restoring power.
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Update: Classes canceled until 5 p.m.
MSU has cancelled afternoon classes until 5 p.m., according to a university statement released Tuesday morning.
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Winter's wrath
After Monday’s snow day was announced Sunday evening, many resourceful students took to the outdoors to create their own wintry fun.?Ty Sickler, James Mooney and their roommates decided to use the snow to their advantage and build two snowboarding ramps off their porch on West Grand River Avenue.
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Students, residents left without power
East Lansing residents are dealing with several inches of snow and dangerous wind chills — but some are just happy their power is back on.
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Students struggle to return to campus in severe weather conditions
?Michigan’s heavy snowfall has caused intense travel restrictions for students trying to make their way back to MSU. Everything from flights, trains and buses to car travel have been hampered by severe weather, often leaving people stuck in certain areas for extended periods of time.
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East Lansing officials declare weather emergency until 5 p.m.
The city of East Lansing has declared a weather emergency until at least 5 p.m., according to a statement from city officials. To ensure streets are cleared efficiently, residents are asked not to travel on public streets unless necessary. Parking on all streets is suspended until the emergency is lifted.
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Lansing area sees record-breaking snowfall Sunday
The Lansing area set a new record for snowfall on Jan. 5, coming in at 9.5 inches total.
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Campus, local government closures pile up in preparation for winter chill
MSU’s spring semester will start a little differently than most — with the university’s first campus-wide class cancellation since February 2011 and one of the few in school history. In addition to canceled classes, academic buildings will be closed to the public and any on-campus activities have been called off, according to a voice message sent to university faculty.
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MSU calls a snow day for the first time since 2011
For the first time since February 2011, classes at MSU have been cancelled because of inclement weather conditions. Monday’s snow day was primarily called because of the low temperatures expected to sweep through the area, acting provost June Youatt said.
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Power restored after accident spurred local outages
Power has been restored after portions of the Bailey neighborhood in East Lansing went dark Friday afternoon when a commercial bus struck a utility pole, according to police. East Lansing police Sgt.
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Residence halls allow early move-in
Residence halls will open earlier than expected, according to MSU’s Residence Education and Housing Service. Students can move back into their dorms starting at 8 a.m.
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Weekend storm causes extensive damage, power outages throughout East Lansing
East Lansing residents still are seeing the effects of this weekend’s winter storm, including power outages and fallen trees or limbs.
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Seven more suspects arraigned involved with Big Ten Championship disturbance
Police have arrested seven other suspects with an alleged connection to the civil disturbances that occurred in East Lansing after the Big Ten Championship.
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Federal appeals court overturns ruling, allows Lansing casino to proceed
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will move forward with their plan to build a casino in downtown Lansing, after a federal court of appeals ruled a lower court did not have the necessary jurisdiction to stop the project. A Grand Rapids federal court previously granted the state an injunction to halt the project to build an 125,000-square-foot casino called Kewadin Lansing.
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Council passes ordinance amending city alcohol regulations
An ordinance amending the regulations placed on East Lansing bars was passed by the city council Tuesday evening after nearly a year of discussions and attempts to fix perceived issues with downtown nightlife. Under the plan, restaurants that have been open for two years, have fewer than 150 seats and serve lunch at least five days out of the week would be able to serve 60 percent alcohol and 40 percent food.
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New arrest made in connection with post-Big Ten Championship couch burnings
Police have arrested and arraigned a new suspect in connection with events following the Big Ten Championship game last weekend, according to a statement from the East Lansing Police Department. East Lansing resident Justin Paul Roe, 20, was arrested and arraigned Friday on three disorderly conduct charges, which include kindling a fire, remaining within 300 feet of an open fire and unlawful assembly. Each charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.
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Three more suspects arraigned for post-Big Ten Championship arrests
A total of seven people have been arraigned for disorderly conduct charges in the aftermath of the chaos in East Lansing following the Big Ten Championship game. East Lansing residents Oscar David Mansky, 18, and Ibrahim Temitope Oloko, 18, as well as Charlotte resident Tyler Joseph-Roy Osgood, 20, face disorderly conduct charges for remaining within 300 feet of an open fire, according to a statement from the East Lansing Police Department. The charge is a misdemeanor and are punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.