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MSU grad sentenced for Cedar Fest
A 23-year-old MSU graduate was sentenced Wednesday to 20 days in the Ingham County Jail for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
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Fire safety month aims to raise awareness on campus
Alcohol, cigarettes and disabled smoke detectors are a recipe for disaster, East Lansing Fire Marshall Bob Pratt said. The East Lansing Fire Department is working to spread fire safety during September, which it has designated as Campus Fire Safety Month.
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Sustainability-themed radio show debuts
A new radio program is broadcasting sustainability issues across the airwaves. “Greening of the Great Lakes” is a collaboration between MSU and WJR (760-AM) in Detroit and focuses on sustainability issues, said Russ White, communications manager for University Relations.
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Proposal not to appear on Nov. ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court voted Monday to uphold a Court of Appeals decision to keep the Reform Michigan Government Now proposal off the November ballot.
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E.L. offers Spanish preschool program
East Lansing children will soon be rolling their Rs as the Bailey Community Center started the Spanish Immersion Preschool program Monday to provide an early introduction to Hispanic language and culture.
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City Council talks Historic District
The East Lansing City Council will discuss whether it needs to modify part of its Historic District at its work session tonight. The work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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U.S. jobless rate rises, could hurt E.L. businesses
A worsening economy confronts students and local business owners as the national unemployment rate reached a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August, according to the U.S.
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Home football games benefit some E.L. shops
As the MSU football team reeled off touchdowns during its first home game Saturday, local business owners said they also scored big. Home football contests traditionally bring tailgaters, students and out-of-town visitors to local restaurants and retailers before and after the game.
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Walkers brave wet weather for suicide prevention awareness
Lansing — William Atkin’s brother died after committing suicide in 1979. On Sunday in Potter Park, he shared his memories with people who also had people they care about die from suicide.
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Fraternity members await fate of house
Members of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, who are currently staying in a temporary house, are a step closer to being able to occupy the fraternity house they signed a lease for.
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Man arraigned for bank robbery
A 48-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Thursday for his connection with two Lansing area bank robberies.
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Food banks see donation increase
To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations.
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Dearborn man receives split verdict in Cedar Fest case
As clouds rolled into East Lansing on Wednesday, the courtroom atmosphere chilled and a 19-year-old Dearborn man received a split verdict from a jury for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
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Steve & Barry's set to close 2 E.L. area stores
Two Lansing-area Steve & Barry’s are closing their doors as part of the company’s plans to run a smaller base of stores, spokeswoman Rachel Brenner said.
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Fundraiser to benefit local dog park
The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release.
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Off-campus gym to open
MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19.
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MSU student given mixed riot verdict
A 21-year-old MSU student received a mixed verdict Tuesday for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot. Jordan A. Williams was found guilty by a jury for the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct by obstructing, resisting or hindering a police officer.
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Plan could rearrange primary schedules
The National Association of Secretaries of State, or NASS, backs a plan to change presidential primary rules and stop the race for states to hold early primaries, but officials said the plan is not likely to be approved anytime soon.
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Wage bump could affect job market
The ongoing struggle to keep up with increasing costs has forced Laura Grindem to search the East Lansing area for jobs, a process she described as difficult.
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Council to manage City Center II's impact
The East Lansing City Council will discuss a containment plan for the City Center II development, along with several of the project’s zoning ordinances, at its meeting tonight.