URC schools succeed in entrepreneurship
General management junior Jake Sterling has thoughts of starting a business out of state after graduation, but a new study by the University Research Corridor, or URC, might have changed his mind.
City, rotary club to honor war hero with downtown monument
The city of East Lansing and the East Lansing Rotary Club are teaming together to construct a monument honoring a former East Lansing resident, U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sherrod Skinner, who is one of two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients in the Tri-County Region. The monument will be installed in front of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
City council approves diverse group of items, discusses potential cab driver ordinance
After a discussion-filled gathering last week, Tuesday’s East Lansing city council meeting saw the approval of a diverse group of items, including two labor agreements, five housing commissions, two traffic control orders and a health care contract.
Lansing area family turns their love of wine into a career
Burgdorf’s Winery, located at 5635 Shoeman Road, displays the marks of a typical Haslett home, yet inside owners Deb and Dave Burgdorf have taken a few drums of fruit and turned it into an award-winning business. As the only Lansing-area winery, Burgdorf’s has become the destination for students and members of the MSU community looking to sample Michigan-made wine.
E.L. police report two sent to hospital in three car crash
A car accident involving three different vehicles occurred Monday afternoon at 3:50 p.m. at the intersection of Gunson Street and Albert Avenue, according to East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy.
MSU student death determined to be from natural causes
The cause of death for geological sciences sophomore Anna Flory was determined by a medical examiner to be from natural causes, according to East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy.
Grand River Avenue roadwork affects traffic flow, commutes
Don’t expect East Lansing construction to let up in June. Yesterday, the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, began paving on Grand River Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Bogue Street.
Gay marriage perceptions changing for Michiganians
For hundreds of homosexual MSU students and several other Michiganians, enough is enough: repeal the ban on same-sex marriage already. Fifty-seven percent of Michigan residents support gay marriage, according to a recent Glengariff Group Inc. poll of 600 registered voters.
Chili vendors compete in 18th chili cook-off in Lansing
The Lansing Board of Water and Light entertained and filled the bellies of thousands at its 18th annual chili cook-off Friday, bringing back several traditions and creating new ones.
People explore Lansing for “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town”
Crowds of people gathered on the streets of Lansing and East Lansing as residents discovered local shops, artists and things to do in the Lansing area during the annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Town event Saturday. With more than 70 attractions, people could purchase a Greater Lansing passport for a dollar and spend the day exploring the community.
Sparrow sponsors mile race for kids
Thousands of children around the Lansing area got moving and stayed active during the 2013 Sparrow Michigan Mile this past Saturday at Cooley Law School Stadium.
Education budget passed, Snyder's signature awaits
Universities are in for a 2 percent increase in state funding after the Legislature OK’d this year’s amount of state-aid for public educational institutions.
MSU Police explain mistake behind false shooting notification
Tuesday evening, an unidentifiable amount of students who subscribe to the MSU Police Department’s text alerts received a text message warning students of a shooting on campus and to take shelter. The alerts turned out to be an accident by the shift supervisor on duty while he was trying to send out a severe weather warning.
Polls show Schauer, Gov. Snyder in for close race
There’s no shortage of speculation when it comes to the new Mark Schauer vs. Gov. Rick Snyder matchup in the upcoming 2014 governor race.
Aquatic center opening for summer season
Water slides, diving boards and other water fun returns Friday as the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center, 6400 Abbot Road, opens its doors for the 2013 summer season.
More than protecting our flag
For those in the color and honor guard at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW, Post 701, participating in parades and raising flags is just a small part of what they do.
E.L. Police release sketch of local sexual assault suspect
A composite sketch has been created of the suspect who is believed to be involved in the recent sexual assaults that have taken place in East Lansing.
MSU researchers use facial recognition software to identify Boston Marathon bombing suspect
A recent study conducted by researchers at MSU was able to evaluate the latest in automatic facial recognition technology — programs that quickly can attach a name to a face by searching a large database of face images and finding the closest match.
Recycle! East Lansing aimed at bringing community together
With several weeks left until the official start of the summer season, many area residents still are in the midst of spring cleaning.