If there is a rehab clinic for runner's high addicts, Steve Lewnau might want to check in. Just ask his current pair of running shoes, which have been eating concrete for nearly 1,200 miles.
Incoming freshmen and their parents arriving for the Academic Orientation Program on Tuesday were greeted by MSU Democrats handing out fliers blaming Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, for MSU's 9.6 percent tuition hike.
For some students, college may get a little more affordable. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, which would increase the maximum value of Federal Pell Grants by $500 through the next four years.
"You can't stop them, but you can slow them down." These are the words MSU police Sgt.
The 11th annual Michigan Dairy Expo and 4-H Dairy Days started Monday and ends Friday. The events, which are held at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, focus primarily on educating young people in the dairy industry.
The Tri-County Bicycle Association will host the 27th annual Women on Wheels bicycle tour Saturday. The ride is open to bicyclists of all skill levels with an emphasis on providing a safe environment for women and novice riders.
The Lansing Area Safety Council will offer the National Safety Council's Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid course to daycare providers and the general public from 6-10 p.m.
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day is Wednesday. The national event is aimed to encourage the use of motorcycles in order to reduce traffic, pollution and road surface destruction. Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land encourages riders to keep safety a priority when riding motorcycles.
Michigan's new $7.15 minimum wage will not be enough to cover workers' basic needs, according to a recently released report from the Michigan League for Human Services. The league, a nonprofit advocacy organization for low-income Michigan citizens, released the report stating that even with the wage increase, many will be forced to get help, such as food assistance and housing subsidies. "Low-wage workers have a really difficult time making ends meet in Michigan right now," said Sharon Parks, the league's vice president for policy.
The two men who were arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers while protesting a Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, sponsored event are rescheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m.
The Meridian Township Police Department is hosting its ninth Citizens' Academy every Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sept.
Lansing - Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the Michigan Business Tax, or MBT, into law Thursday, and with that may come hope for relief in the state - maybe even for students. The tax law will take effect Jan.
Lansing - For eight years, Doug Hemmig has been traveling the nation's highways covering politics and preaching the gospel of C-SPAN. When the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 bus arrived at the state Capitol Thursday as part of its "Road to the White House" tour, Lansing got a sermon. The tour promoted C-SPAN's coverage of the 2008 presidential race.
Republicans in the Michigan House of Representatives announced Wednesday plans to create five task forces that would allow more direct contact and input from taxpayers. Starting this month, the task forces will travel across the state, holding public meetings for citizens and political experts to discuss issues facing the state for the Republican's new agenda.
The Michigan Supreme Court has declared July to be Juror Appreciation Month in an effort to raise awareness about jury service. "It's an occasion that's been declared by the Michigan Supreme Court to recognize people who have served on juries and to recognize the importance of jury service and its role in democracy," said Marcia McBrien, public information officer for the Michigan Supreme Court. Forty-one courts in 28 counties will participate, including Lansing's 54-A District Court. "It's understandable (duty) is not the way people want to spend their time," McBrien said.
In an effort to balance the state's budget, 20 of Michigan's 138 state forest campgrounds have been temporarily shut down Monday. The decision came after $75,000 was eliminated from the state's Department of Natural Resources Recreation and Trails Program. The cut means fewer camping spots and more canceled trips, which could hurt northern Michigan's economy, said Rep.
The last time Carol Facca saw her first child alive was 20 years ago. Her then 3-month old son, Kyle, died at day care of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, on the first day Facca returned to work from maternity leave. "After Kyle was born, I felt like I knew what life was all about.
The blue police cruisers that roam the streets of East Lansing soon could become more like the talking car David Hasselhoff fought crime in during the 1980s - Knight Rider. While the East Lansing Police Department's patrol cars will not shoot back sarcastic one-liners, officers will be able to talk to their cars, if the East Lansing City Council approves a contract at tonight's meeting to install upgrades to the fleet's on-board computer systems. If the contract is approved, each cruiser's computer will be updated with voice recognition software and other upgrades, which would create a hands-free link between the driver and the information he or she needs. "The biggest thing is officer safety," said Juli Liebler, East Lansing's deputy police chief.
A new bill is being considered in the Michigan House of Representatives that would levy a tax on phones is coming under fire from Michigan's telephone companies. The bill would place a monthly charge of $1.35 on every phone in the state including landlines, cell phones, and Voice over Internet Protocol. The Telecommunications Association of Michigan launched a print and radio ad campaign Thursday intended to raise awareness about the bill and how it could affect Michigan residents if passed. Called "Hang Up the Phone Tax," the campaign is aimed at informing voters about what the bill does so they can call their legislators, said Scott Stevenson, president of the Telecommunications Association of Michigan. "The state is trying to shift $200 million on the bills of telephone users," Stevenson said.
For Freddie Cunningham, kids are crucial to a successful concert. "They have that natural energy and enthusiasm, and adults sometimes have gotten too sophisticated and cool to do that," said Cunningham, lead singer of the Root Doctor band, which performed for East Lansing's Live!