Thursday, April 9, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

News | Michigan

MICHIGAN

Stock market takes 660-point plunge first day back

Shaun Byron
September 18, 2001

Investors clamored to sell when the stock market reopened Monday.The rampant selling sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 660 points.Airline, insurance and entertainment stocks took the worst of the blows.But Todd Lowrie, finance senior and president of the MSU Finance Association and the MSU Investment Club, said it could be a lot worse.“A 600-plus point drop is not surprising.

MICHIGAN

Students learn about justice in teen court

Leslie Escobar
September 18, 2001

Lansing - At the Lansing Teen Court, juvenile offenders are given a second chance to redeem themselves with the help of their peers. The teen court is celebrating its first year of operation this month and allows teen-agers from Lansing area high schools to serve as jurors and decide on a punishment for the offenders.

MICHIGAN

Scam artists take advantage of tragedy

Steve Eder
September 18, 2001

Consumer protection agencies are warning potential donors to beware of online collection scams in the wake of the attacks in Washington and New York City.Since Tuesday, scam artists looking to steal donations intended for relief efforts have been out in full force online.Unsolicited bulk e-mail fraudulently requesting donations in the names of victims or of the American Red Cross have turned up, said Kelly Alexander, a spokesperson for the organization.Alexander said the organization is trying to help protect people from scams by putting out information on donation opportunities.“We depend on the generosity of the American public and donations to do our jobs, and to be there for people in times of need,” she said.

MICHIGAN

City farmers market offers area residents wide variety of wares

Sara Luneburg
September 17, 2001

Linda Pace set out her wares in a booth on the corner of Albert Avenue and Charles Street a little before noon Sunday. The Lansing resident was one of about 25 vendors selling their goods at a city flea market, held in conjunction with the weekend’s farmer’s market, from noon to 4 p.m. The event was sponsored by the city of East Lansing’s Community Events Department. “I like the atmosphere and accessibility of this place and the people are pretty friendly, which helps,” she said. Throughout the morning, a steady stream of people walked through both markets.

MICHIGAN

Community responds to tragedy at public forum

Tanee Elston
September 17, 2001

Lansing - Concerns of how communities should react to the recent tragedy in New York City and Washington were posed to a 12-person panel at Lansing City Hall on Sunday afternoon. The forum began with Human Relations and Community Services Director Genice Rhodes-Reed telling the audience about her opinion on the attacks. “Our community is in pain.

MICHIGAN

Eastern principals excellence honored

Sara Luneburg
September 17, 2001

The Lansing School District wasn’t surprised to learn one of their own had won a Michigan Education Excellence Award.For them it was confirmation of something they already knew - Eastern High School Principal Reniero Araoz is a great educator.“We’re very pleased and honored and have great pride in Mr. Araoz because he’s always done a great job at Eastern High School,” district spokesman Mark Mayes said.The Education Excellence Award was given to Araoz, along with Christine Morgan, a social studies teacher in Imlay City Community Schools and Jamey Fitzpatrick, vice president of development and education policy for Michigan Virtual University during the seventh annual Governor’s Education Summit in Lansing on Friday.“It was a surprise and a nice one,” Araoz said.

MICHIGAN

Tragic events cant stop Recruitment

Leslie Escobar
September 17, 2001

Despite Tuesday’s tragedy, potential greeks were in no short supply during men’s Recruitment last week.“Overall, I think this was probably one of our best sessions since I’ve been here at MSU,” said Interfraternity Council President Josh Tudor.

MICHIGAN

Group unites students with community

Sara Luneburg
September 14, 2001

When relations between permanent residents and their student neighbors become tense, who are they going to call? Their neighborhood resource coordinator. The group, a project of the Community Relations Coalition, is in its second year helping to improve the relationships and overall appearances of neighborhoods around East Lansing.

MICHIGAN

Price gougers may pay heavy fines

Steve Eder
September 14, 2001

State Rep. Mike Kowall wants the state to impose stricter penalties on those who price gouge in a time of tragedy.Kowall, a White Lake Republican and assistant majority whip, unveiled legislation Thursday that would modify Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act to make profiteering a felony crime punishable by five years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

MICHIGAN

Battle begins for Detroit mayoral post

Steve Eder
September 13, 2001

Kwame Kilpatrick and Gil Hill are still in the running to become Detroit’s next mayor, but David Jaye won’t regain his old state Senate seat - at least for now. Results from Tuesday’s primary elections showed state House Minority Leader Kilpatrick, D-Detroit, and Detroit City Council President Gil Hill will compete in Detroit’s general mayoral race.

MICHIGAN

New Web site instructs how to use voting equipment

Leslie Escobar
September 13, 2001

For those voting for the first time, the process of entering the booth and casting a vote can be nerve-wracking. “They didn’t explain it, they just sent me in there expecting me to know,” said marketing junior Monika Jonevski about her first time voting in November’s presidential election. “I was kind of nervous,” she said.

MICHIGAN

Constrcution begins on animal diagnostic lab

Leslie Escobar
September 13, 2001

Gov. John Engler and MSU President M. Peter McPherson were among those on campus Wednesday to celebrate the construction ceremony for Michigan’s new Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory.The facility will be located between the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education and the Beef Cattle Teaching and Research Center and will replace the current location, which is across the street from the Wharton Center.“This is good news for Michigan State, which obviously has a number of very qualified individuals,” said Susan Shafer, a spokeswoman for Engler.

MICHIGAN

Young bucks make dough; Youths opening businesses

Shaun Byron
September 13, 2001

Youth may have its advantages.Rachel Whitaker, a spokeswoman for the Michigan Retailers Association, said younger store owners who target their age group have a good chance at capturing their market.“They are going to know what is going to attract people,” she said.Whitaker said while it is rare for younger people to own a retail business, part of the attraction is the fun of it.She said the only problem younger people might face is experience.“Well it is a competitive field.

MICHIGAN

Congressman remembers, reflects on terrorist acts

Steve Eder
September 13, 2001

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers knew the United States was in trouble when he saw smoke pour out of the Pentagon through his office window.Rogers, R-Brighton, was meeting with a legislative advisor about Social Security legislation, when his intern, political science and pre-law senior Kyle Kizzier, told him to watch the television.

MICHIGAN

Rogers, Granholm issue stern warnings to gas price gougers

Steve Eder
September 13, 2001

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, and Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm sent strong warnings to those price gouging at the pumps. The leaders are calling on gas retailers and wholesalers to maintain fair pricing after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused sharp increases Tuesday.

MICHIGAN

Hill, Kilpatrick will square off to succeed Archer

The Associated Press State House Minority Leader Kwame Kilpatrick and City Council President Gil Hill were the top two finishers in Tuesday’s Detroit mayoral primary and will square off in the November general election to succeed Mayor Dennis Archer. With 24 percent of precincts reporting, Kilpatrick had 15,298 votes, or 47 percent, followed by Hill with 12,638 votes, or 38 percent. The two top finishers in the nonpartisan primary compete in the Nov.

MICHIGAN

Gas costs increase across state

Shaun Byron
September 12, 2001

Drivers lined their vehicles up to rush the pumps. Service station employees said they could only look on as one customer would leave while at least three more would take their place.Gas prices will rise 15 to 20 cents per gallon, said the Michigan Petroleum Association/Michigan Association of Convenience Stores.“I have had some calls from my members since this morning, they are worried about this,” said Mark Griffin, the association’s presidentThe market is reacting to the recent terrorist attacks to the United States, said John Griffin, the American Petroleum Institute’s executive director of associate petroleum industries in Michigan.Officials are linking the incidents in New York and Washington, D.C., to Middle Eastern extremist groups.