East Lansing police are investigating two related reports of a threatening e-mail scam. Two East Lansing residents reported receiving e-mails with the subject line “Be More Careful,” in which the sender threatened to kill them if they didn’t wire him or her $15,000.
The development of East Village has overcome a hurdle after the federal government approved a city request allowing it to build on land closer to the Red Cedar River.
It’s not a big secret to Lansing legislators, but MSU students might not know the university has an influential, policy-driving, politician-manufacturing institution tucked away in Berkey Hall’s third floor.
Valentine’s Day dinner can mean candlelights, white tablecloths, steak, seafood, heart-shaped pasta and chocolate desserts. But Elvis? Several local restaurants are going beyond the norm today to set up for one of the restaurant industry’s busiest nights of the year.
Students searching for romantic allure this Valentine’s Day might direct their efforts to a sensual source. Health educators from Olin Health Center discussed the sexual appeal related to sharing a meal with a significant other Wednesday at the Spartan Dining Room located in West Holmes Hall.
City officials said a 621-space parking garage is necessary for the proposed redevelopment of land bordering Abbot Road and Grand River Avenue, despite 800 empty spaces, on average, in the city’s four downtown garages. While East Lansing’s four garages average 59 percent occupancy, Jim van Ravensway, East Lansing’s director of Planning and Community Development, said the ramps would be unable to effectively cater to the residents, shoppers and workers the city hopes to lure to the area through the $117 million City Center II development.
After delaying to acquire property for Virginia Avenue through the use of eminent domain, the East Lansing City Council will revisit the issue at its work session today. The council also will consider the cost of several city developments and repair projects valued at more than $3 million.
Grief counselors met with keepers from Potter Park Zoo on Monday following the sudden death of Spike, a 17-year-old black rhino. Spike was found dead in his stall two days after veterinarians noticed signs of discomfort. “He was a good animal,” said Tara Harrison, veterinarian and curator at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.
The price of stamps will rise to 42 cents in May — up one cent from the current price.
With people between 18 and 29 years old representing 21 percent of the voting population, voters within the age range of MSU students are making their votes count with increased political activism.
Students with cars on campus can expect to hit plenty of bumps in the road this coming year as a result of widespread potholes.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s decision to suspend his presidential campaign Thursday left some MSU students disappointed about his early exit.
Despite Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., emerging as the Republican presidential front-runner on Super Tuesday, the national election picture is still murky because of a deadlocked Democratic race, MSU community members said Wednesday.
With snow falling fast and continuously Wednesday, even students were beginning to accumulate the wet, puffy flakes.
As mayor of East Lansing, Vic Loomis’ days are full of challenges. With a schedule often crammed with meetings, finding time to squeeze in a walk or 15 minutes on the treadmill isn’t easy.
A preliminary hearing for two College of Music students charged with home invasion is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 14 at the 55th District Court in Mason.
When Justin Shaw graduated from MSU in December 2006, he never thought he would be bagging groceries.
Steady snowfall into the late evening is expected to continue today for the Lansing area.
Several organizations will challenge the constitutionality of Proposal 2 before a Detroit federal judge at a 2:30 p.m. hearing today.